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Stephen Brodsky (Cave In, Mutoid Man, Converge) Talks Steve Aoki’s Neon Future I

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By Stephen Brodsky | October 7, 2014

Stephen Brodsky (Cave In, Mutoid Man, Converge) Talks Steve Aoki’s Neon Future I

An alt-metal lifer reconnects with someone from his past: house show impresario turned world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki.

Joe Casey (Protomartyr) Talks Interpol’s El Pintor

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By Joe Casey | October 6, 2014

Joe Casey (Protomartyr) Talks Interpol’s El Pintor

Protomartyr’s lead singer tries to figure out why people think his band sounds like Interpol.

Adam Schatz (Landlady) Talks Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s Cheek to Cheek

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By Adam Schatz | October 3, 2014

Adam Schatz (Landlady) Talks Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s Cheek to Cheek

Why did Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga make an album together? Good question.

Jarboe (Swans, Neurosis) Talks Tricky’s Adrian Thaws

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By Jarboe | October 2, 2014

Jarboe (Swans, Neurosis) Talks Tricky’s Adrian Thaws

His birth name is Adrian Thaws, but his new album asks the question, “Who is Tricky, really?” Avant-garde icon Jarboe has a few ideas.

Peter Holsapple (the dB’s, Holsapple & Stamey, Continental Drifters) Talks Robin Gibb’s 50 St. Catherine’s Drive

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By Peter Holsapple | October 1, 2014

Peter Holsapple (the dB’s, Holsapple & Stamey, Continental Drifters) Talks Robin Gibb’s 50 St. Catherine’s Drive

A long-time fan of the Bee Gees grapples with the late Robin Gibb's posthumous release.

James McNew (Dump, Yo La Tengo) Talks Prince’s Plectrumelectrum and Art Official Age

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By James McNew | September 30, 2014

James McNew (Dump, Yo La Tengo) Talks Prince’s Plectrumelectrum and Art Official Age

All we are saying is give Prince a chance.

Linda Thompson Talks Leonard Cohen’s Popular Problems

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By Linda Thompson | September 29, 2014

Linda Thompson Talks Leonard Cohen’s Popular Problems

The English folk-rock legend reflects on the new album by the Canadian singer-songwriter legend.

Regan Farquhar (Busdriver) Talks Mick Jenkins’ The Water[s]

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By Regan Farquhar | September 26, 2014

Regan Farquhar (Busdriver) Talks Mick Jenkins’ The Water[s]

On his new mixtape, Mick Jenkins displays a vulnerability and an urgency that put him in a class of his own.

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) (Oneida, Man Forever) Talks Robyn Hitchcock’s The Man Upstairs

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By John Colpitts | September 25, 2014

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) (Oneida, Man Forever) Talks Robyn Hitchcock’s The Man Upstairs

On his 20th album, Robyn Hitchcock drops the whimsy for a focused meditation on death, love and loss.

Chuck Prophet (Green on Red) Talks Loudon Wainwright III’s Haven’t Got the Blues (Yet)

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By Chuck Prophet | September 24, 2014

Chuck Prophet (Green on Red) Talks Loudon Wainwright III’s Haven’t Got the Blues (Yet)

No need for a memoir; Loudon Wainwright III's covers everything from depression to proper canine care on his 27th album.