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Hutch Harris (the Thermals) Talks Albert Hammond Jr.’s Momentary Masters

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By Hutch Harris | August 5, 2015

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) Talks Albert Hammond Jr.’s Momentary Masters

Our writer would like this album even if he didn't want to be more like Albert Hammond, Jr.

Kevin Devine (the Goddamn Band, Bad Books) Talks Desaparecidos’ Payola

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By Kevin Devine | August 4, 2015

Kevin Devine (the Goddamn Band, Bad Books) Talks Desaparecidos’ Payola

A dozen years after their first album, Desaparecidos would still rather speak truth to power than capitulate to the lowest common denominator.

Damien Jurado Talks Luke Bryan’s Kill the Lights

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By Damien Jurado | August 3, 2015

Damien Jurado Talks Luke Bryan’s Kill the Lights

This might be the only piece about Luke Bryan that compares him to Keith Sweat or to Pharrell Williams wielding an axe while doing a two-step.

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks Fist City’s Everything Is a Mess

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By Zachary Lipez | July 30, 2015

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks Fist City’s Everything Is a Mess

These down times desperately need Fist City's noise-surf anthems. Our writer apologizes for not giving them the attention they deserve.

Kori Gardner (Mates of State) Talks Ratatat’s Magnifique

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By Kori Gardner | July 29, 2015

Kori Gardner (Mates of State) Talks Ratatat’s Magnifique

Ratatat doesn't need words to take you on an emotional journey, all while sticking with its time-tested framework.

Trevor Shelley de Brauw (Pelican) Talks Flying Saucer Attack’s Instrumentals 2015

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By Trevor de Brauw | July 28, 2015

Trevor Shelley de Brauw (Pelican) Talks Flying Saucer Attack’s Instrumentals 2015

Fifteen years after fading into the ether, instrumental project Flying Saucer Attack returns, more desolate than before but no less beautiful.

Michael Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers, Drakulas, Ghost Knife) Talks White Reaper’s White Reaper Does It Again

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By Michael Wiebe | July 27, 2015

Michael Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers, Drakulas, Ghost Knife) Talks White Reaper’s White Reaper Does It Again

Our writer is getting too old to know what White Reaper's whole deal is. He just knows its new album is a solid piece of good-time garage rock.

Lauren Mayberry (Chvrches) Talks Wolf Alice’s “Bros”

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By Lauren Mayberry | July 24, 2015

Lauren Mayberry (Chvrches) Talks Wolf Alice’s “Bros”

Blessed with a rare summer at home, the singer in a hard-touring band connects with this song because it reminds her of something important: friends.

Meredith Graves (Perfect Pussy) Talks Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright”

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By Meredith Graves | July 22, 2015

Meredith Graves (Perfect Pussy) Talks Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright”

This is no typical song of the summer. Celebrating resistance and community in the face of dehumanizing violence, it sends exactly the right message.

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

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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.