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Four Unintentionally Creepy Songs — To Play with the Lights Off

Music

By Tom Maxwell | October 31, 2016

Four Unintentionally Creepy Songs — To Play with the Lights Off

Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Minor Drag) shares some tracks that freak him out.

Kamasi Washington Talks with Thundercat for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

Podcast

By Thundercat and Kamasi Washington | August 4, 2016

Kamasi Washington Talks with Thundercat for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

Plus, Carly Rae Jepsen has one question for Brian Wilson.

In Miles Ahead, Don Cheadle Goes 19 Rounds with the System for the T.K.O.

Film

By Terence Nance | April 14, 2016

In Miles Ahead, Don Cheadle Goes 19 Rounds with the System for the T.K.O.

Terence Nance watches actor-turned-director Cheadle battle the white supremacist movie industry / machine / system to get his passion project made.

Kamasi Washington Talks Jazz in the 21st Century

Music

By Kamasi Washington | August 22, 2015

Kamasi Washington Talks Jazz in the 21st Century

The maestro responsible for one of 2015's most acclaimed albums (and a Kendrick Lamar collaborator) explains how jazz can work in the 21st century.

Dan Wilson (Semisonic) Talks Kamasi Washington’s “Change of the Guard”

Music

By Dan Wilson | July 21, 2015

Dan Wilson (Semisonic) Talks Kamasi Washington’s “Change of the Guard”

Majestic, broad and cinematic, this 12-minute epic takes jazz to the beach—and brings Mahler, McCoy Tyner and the Star Trek theme along for the ride.

BAMcinemaFest Takeover: Amy Berg (Prophet’s Prey) Talks Liz Garbus’ What Happened, Miss Simone?

Film

By Amy Berg | June 26, 2015

BAMcinemaFest Takeover: Amy Berg (Prophet’s Prey) Talks Liz Garbus’ What Happened, Miss Simone?

One Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker writes about the work of another, the portrait of a brilliant, complex and troubled musical icon.

Larkin Grimm Talks Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard’s Django and Jimmie

Music

By Larkin Grimm | May 29, 2015

Larkin Grimm Talks Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard’s Django and Jimmie

In an inspired work of country-jazz fusion, two icons reveal the secret of staying in it for the long run: don’t give a fuck what anyone else thinks.

Kid Millions Talks the Jazz Film Whiplash, Drumming and Keepin’ It Real

Music

By John Colpitts | April 25, 2015

Kid Millions Talks the Jazz Film Whiplash, Drumming and Keepin’ It Real

The celebrated drummer and composer on what the much-ballyhooed film gets very wrong about its central topic: music.

Jukebox the Ghost Talk Ava Luna’s Infinite House

Music

By Jukebox the Ghost | April 14, 2015

Jukebox the Ghost Talk Ava Luna’s Infinite House

Ava Luna draw from jazz and dance music, but their dedication to being only themselves is punk to the core.

Aaron Hemphill (Liars) Talks BadBadNotGood’s Sour Soul

Music

By Aaron Hemphill | March 20, 2015

Aaron Hemphill (Liars) Talks BadBadNotGood’s Sour Soul

On this collaborative album, the jazz trio BadBadNotGood don't overwhelm Ghostface Killah, they make him sound more like himself.