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Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) Talks Lumisokea’s Mnemosyne

By Zohra Atash | October 1, 2015

Zohra Atash (Azar Swan) Talks Lumisokea’s Mnemosyne

Lumisokea’s nocturne of an album is replete with oceanic disasters and haunted mansions — but it might just quiet the nastiest voices in your head.

Nimai Larson (Prince Rama) Talks JR JR’s JR JR

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By Nimai Larson | September 30, 2015

Nimai Larson (Prince Rama) Talks JR JR’s JR JR

Some of the songs on JR JR's self-titled album reminded our writer of scenes from her life. So she wrote about them.

Christian McBride Talks Mac Miller’s GO:OD AM

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By Christian McBride | September 28, 2015

Christian McBride Talks Mac Miller’s GO:OD AM

The celebrated jazz bassist knows a good rhythmatist when he hears one: Mac Miller. But Miller's debut album already finds him at a crossroads.

Kiran Gandhi (M.I.A., Thievery Corporation) Talks Little Simz’s A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons

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By Kiran Gandhi | September 25, 2015

Kiran Gandhi (M.I.A., Thievery Corporation) Talks Little Simz’s A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons

On her debut album, rapper Little Simz does something rather brave: preserve the ideas and stories that are true to her own values and experiences.

Olga Bell Talks Empress Of’s Me

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By Olga Bell | September 24, 2015

Olga Bell Talks Empress Of’s Me

Empress Of's beguiling debut album is full of musical delights, but its wonderful imperfections are the true pearls to seek out and keep close.

Jake Stanczak (Kill the Noise, Ewun) Talks Disclosure’s Caracal

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By Jake Stanczak | September 23, 2015

Jake Stanczak (Kill the Noise, Ewun) Talks Disclosure’s Caracal

The only complaint this electronic star has about the Surrey dance music production team's new album is that there isn't much to complain about.

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Keith Richards’ Crosseyed Heart

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By Will Butler | September 21, 2015

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Keith Richards’ Crosseyed Heart

Keith Richards' new album has good genes, and that's why people on Mars will enjoy it some day.

Luke Haines (the Auteurs, Black Box Recorder) Talks Robert Forster’s Songs to Play

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By Luke Haines | September 18, 2015

Luke Haines (the Auteurs, Black Box Recorder) Talks Robert Forster’s Songs to Play

Forster sounds agog with the possibilities that life has to offer on his first release in seven years — and his hair is still excellent.

Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Swan Lake) Talks Zachary Cale’s Duskland

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By Carey Mercer | September 17, 2015

Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Swan Lake) Talks Zachary Cale’s Duskland

Zachary Cale's album might sound timeless, yet it's rooted in a very specific time: sunset. But the sunset of what? A day, an empire, an era?

Rollie Pemberton (Cadence Weapon) Talks Travis Scott’s Rodeo

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By Rollie Pemberton | September 16, 2015

Rollie Pemberton (Cadence Weapon) Talks Travis Scott’s Rodeo

Travis Scott says he’s “everything except a rapper” on his debut studio album. Is he right?