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Kitty Talks Taking Back Sunday’s Happiness Is

By Kitty | March 20, 2014

Kitty Talks Taking Back Sunday’s Happiness Is

Once upon a time, back in the mid '00s, I was a brooding, self-proclaimed emo kid. Like most other bratty tweens of the era, I dressed in black...

Sondre Lerche Talks Kylie Minogue’s Kiss Me Once

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By Sondre Lerche | March 19, 2014

Sondre Lerche Talks Kylie Minogue’s Kiss Me Once

I remember when I first got word that there existed a new Destiny’s Child song called "Bootylicious." Like many others, I assumed it was a joke.

Peter Holsapple (the dB’s, Holsapple & Stamey, Continental Drifters) Talks Foster the People’s Supermodel

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By Peter Holsapple | March 18, 2014

Peter Holsapple (the dB’s, Holsapple & Stamey, Continental Drifters) Talks Foster the People’s Supermodel

There is a fine line that a musician walks when he also chooses to write about his fellow musicians’ work, so I usually try to keep on the sunny...

Missy Mazzoli (Victoire) Talks Hauschka’s Abandoned City

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By Missy Mazzoli | March 17, 2014

Missy Mazzoli (Victoire) Talks Hauschka’s Abandoned City

Abandoned City, the newest album from German experimental musician Hauschka, is at once restless, exuberant, and wonderfully intimate.

Ben Greenberg (the Men, Hubble) Talks Perfect Pussy’s Say Yes to Love

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By Ben Greenberg | March 13, 2014

Ben Greenberg (the Men, Hubble) Talks Perfect Pussy’s Say Yes to Love

The closing of 285 Kent, the former warehouse in waterfront Williamsburg, saw more press coverage than all the talented artist and musician...

Louise Burns (Gold & Youth, Lillix) Talks Current 93’s I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

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By Louise Burns | March 12, 2014

Louise Burns (Gold & Youth, Lillix) Talks Current 93’s I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

Picture yourself in a world ruled hand-in-hand by Aleister Crowley and Jesus Christ. Every moment feels like you're on the edge of the apocalypse...

JD Samson (MEN, Le Tigre) Talks Tensnake’s Glow

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By JD Samson | March 11, 2014

JD Samson (MEN, Le Tigre) Talks Tensnake’s Glow

Tensnake is a man who makes dance music. And, quite humbly, he makes the music dance too. He’s a man who gives respect to those for whom it is due:

Jolie Holland Talks Carla Bozulich’s Boy

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By Jolie Holland | March 10, 2014

Jolie Holland Talks Carla Bozulich’s Boy

I don't want to talk about Carla Bozulich's new album Boy in the context of her career. I'm skeptical that progress is a meaningful concept...

Drew Daniel (Matmos) Talks Earth Crisis’ Salvation of Innocents

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By Drew Daniel | March 7, 2014

Drew Daniel (Matmos) Talks Earth Crisis’ Salvation of Innocents

To clear the air here: I wanted to write about Earth Crisis in 2014 because I used to be straight edge in 1986. Saying that makes me the enemy:

Austin Brown (Parquet Courts) Talks the Stevens’ History of Hygiene

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By Austin Brown | March 6, 2014

Austin Brown (Parquet Courts) Talks the Stevens’ History of Hygiene

I've got these new jeans, that when you take them off you have to take off your socks first. The denim, it has no stretch in it, and they just...