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Anika Talks Electric Würms’ Musik, Die Schwer Zu Twerk

By Anika | August 19, 2014

Anika Talks Electric Würms’ Musik, Die Schwer Zu Twerk

The acclaimed German-British chanteuse says this Flaming Lips side project is no day at the beach and yet it is like a day at the beach.

Joseph D. Rowland (Pallbearer) Talks Rome’s A Passage to Rhodesia

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By Joseph D. Rowland | August 18, 2014

Joseph D. Rowland (Pallbearer) Talks Rome’s A Passage to Rhodesia

Pallbearer bassist Joseph D. Rowland contemplates war and peace in Rome’s A Passage to Rhodesia — and in himself.

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Naomi Punk’s Television Man

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By Sadie Dupuis | August 15, 2014

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Naomi Punk’s Television Man

Speedy Ortiz's frontperson finds that consistency isn't foolish when it's the hobgoblin of minds as big as Naomi Punk's.

Tim Showalter (Strand of Oaks) Talks Spoon’s They Want My Soul

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By Tim Showalter | August 14, 2014

Tim Showalter (Strand of Oaks) Talks Spoon’s They Want My Soul

Strand of Oaks’ Tim Showalter brews up a fine cup of French press and contemplates Spoon’s latest.

People Get Ready Talk David Kilgour & the Heavy Eights’ End Times Undone

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By People Get Ready | August 13, 2014

People Get Ready Talk David Kilgour & the Heavy Eights’ End Times Undone

In the tour van, People Get Ready contemplate the simple charms of the new album by New Zealand indie legend David Kilgour.

Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance, Frnkiero and the Cellebration) Talks the Murder City Devils’ The White Ghost Has Blood on Its Hands Again

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By Frank Iero | August 12, 2014

Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance, Frnkiero and the Cellebration) Talks the Murder City Devils’ The White Ghost Has Blood on Its Hands Again

My Chemical Romance's former guitarist thought he had the Murder City Devils all figured out. Their new album proved him wrong.

Matt Nathanson Talks Sinead O’Connor’s I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss

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By Matt Nathanson | August 11, 2014

Matt Nathanson Talks Sinead O’Connor’s I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss

The popular singer-songwriter does not hold back about his passionate feelings for Sinead O’Connor’s artistry. Warning: there is cussing.

Amy Klein (Leda, Hilly Eye, Titus Andronicus) Talks the War on Drugs’ “Eyes to the Wind”

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By Amy Klein | August 5, 2014

Amy Klein (Leda, Hilly Eye, Titus Andronicus) Talks the War on Drugs’ “Eyes to the Wind”

The War on Drugs’ “Eyes to the Wind” is a grand anthem about the power of letting go.

Eric Avery (Jane’s Addiction, Polarbear) Talks Ben Frost’s Aurora

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By Eric Avery | August 1, 2014

Eric Avery (Jane’s Addiction, Polarbear) Talks Ben Frost’s Aurora

When music isn’t immediately pleasing, sometimes that’s when the real fun begins.

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) (Oneida, Man Forever) Talks Eric Clapton & Friends’ The Breeze (An Appreciation of J.J. Cale)

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By John Colpitts | July 31, 2014

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) (Oneida, Man Forever) Talks Eric Clapton & Friends’ The Breeze (An Appreciation of J.J. Cale)

Eric Clapton wants to introduce the American master J.J. Cale to a wider audience. On that level, this album is a success.