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Heather Matarazzo on Meeting Her Birth Mother

Film

By Heather Matarazzo | August 15, 2017

Heather Matarazzo on Meeting Her Birth Mother

In a remarkable personal essay, the actress, director and podcaster recalls one of the pivotal moments of her life.

Scott Pinkmountain Talks Working as a Music Analyst for Pandora

Music

By Scott Pinkmountain | July 6, 2013

Scott Pinkmountain Talks Working as a Music Analyst for Pandora

For almost nine years, I've been a music analyst for Pandora. I also happen to be a practicing musician. My work has run the gamut from pure...

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks About Playing In a Band No One Likes

Music

By Zachary Lipez | May 18, 2013

Zachary Lipez (Freshkills, Publicist UK) Talks About Playing In a Band No One Likes

I was in a band for nine years. We put out three records, two of them financially backed by small labels. We sold, approximately, a thousand copies...

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks About Screaming

Music

By Mish Way | May 11, 2013

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks About Screaming

As a baby, I had colic. Colic babies never shut up. They cry and cry and cry as their parents scramble to try to fix the problem. My mother and...