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Tag: music essay

The Spectacle and Sensation of Shania Twain

Music
By Robbie Fulks | February 4, 2019
By Robbie Fulks | February 4, 2019

The Spectacle and Sensation of Shania Twain

Robbie Fulks delves into how Shania’s impeccable pop-country sound came to be.

Introducing: H.Grimace’s “She’s In a State”

Music
By H.Grimace | January 22, 2019
By H.Grimace | January 22, 2019

Introducing: H.Grimace’s “She’s In a State”

A track premiere, plus an essay by frontwoman Hannah Gledhill.

Crushingly Loud: Tales from Smart Studios

Music
By Butch Vig | January 18, 2019
By Butch Vig | January 18, 2019

Crushingly Loud: Tales from Smart Studios

Legendary producer Butch Vig walks down memory lane for American Noise Vol. 2

On the Road with Willie Nelson

Music
By Drew Holcomb | January 17, 2019
By Drew Holcomb | January 17, 2019

On the Road with Willie Nelson

“Almost every singer and songwriter alive today would put Willie Nelson on their Mount Rushmore of living legends.”

How to Become a TV Music Booker: An Unlikely Story in 29 Steps

Music
By Kiri Oliver | January 9, 2019
By Kiri Oliver | January 9, 2019

How to Become a TV Music Booker: An Unlikely Story in 29 Steps

"Congratulations, you are now ⅓ of a music booker on a cable TV show! Do not pass go, do not quit your day job."

Revisited: Mark Arm’s Gig Economy

Music
By Mark Arm | January 4, 2019
By Mark Arm | January 4, 2019

Revisited: Mark Arm’s Gig Economy

In which Mark Arm talks pulling double duty for Sub Pop.

Revisited: The Job Interview

Music
By Andy Falkous | January 3, 2019
By Andy Falkous | January 3, 2019

Revisited: The Job Interview

A classic installment of Andrew Falkous Presents.

Revisited: The Jar Will Always Lift Again

Music
By Mackenzie Scott | January 2, 2019
By Mackenzie Scott | January 2, 2019

Revisited: The Jar Will Always Lift Again

Mackenzie Scott (Torres) on her lifelong battle with depression.

Revisited: Greta Van Fleet, Pitchfork, and Licking Whiskey off a Bathroom Floor

Music
By Hutch Harris | December 27, 2018
By Hutch Harris | December 27, 2018

Revisited: Greta Van Fleet, Pitchfork, and Licking Whiskey off a Bathroom Floor

In which Hutch Harris defends the honor of Pitchfork punching bags Greta Van Fleet.

Best of 2018: Tim Kasher (Cursive) Loves Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Soundtrack for Mandy

Music
By Tim Kasher | December 21, 2018
By Tim Kasher | December 21, 2018

Best of 2018: Tim Kasher (Cursive) Loves Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Soundtrack for Mandy

The late composer's creepy, atmospheric music made for Kasher's favorite album of the year.

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