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Gretchen Peters Talks Mark Knopfler’s Tracker

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By Gretchen Peters | March 16, 2015

Gretchen Peters Talks Mark Knopfler’s Tracker

An artist who knows that less is more, Mark Knopfler isn’t getting older, he’s getting better.

Amy Klein (Leda, Hilly Eye, Titus Andronicus) Talks Mount Eerie’s Sauna

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By Amy Klein | March 9, 2015

Amy Klein (Leda, Hilly Eye, Titus Andronicus) Talks Mount Eerie’s Sauna

On his latest album as Mount Eerie, Phil Elverum uses his mastery of the recording studio to celebrate his insignificance to the universe.

Kathy Valentine (the Bluebonnets, the Go-Go’s) Talks Brandi Carlile’s The Firewatcher’s Daughter

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By Kathy Valentine | March 5, 2015

Kathy Valentine (the Bluebonnets, the Go-Go’s) Talks Brandi Carlile’s The Firewatcher’s Daughter

Brandi Carlile’s new album radiates quiet celebration but also reminds us that human frailty can throw shade on whatever lightness we find.

Craig Finn (the Hold Steady) Talks James McMurtry’s Complicated Game

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By Craig Finn | February 27, 2015

Craig Finn (the Hold Steady) Talks James McMurtry’s Complicated Game

With heartland characters who fend off impending trouble with the thought of love, James McMurtry portrays the hope and sadness of today’s America.

Peter Holsapple (the dB’s, Holsapple & Stamey, Continental Drifters) Talks the Mavericks’ Mono

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By Peter Holsapple | February 24, 2015

Peter Holsapple (the dB’s, Holsapple & Stamey, Continental Drifters) Talks the Mavericks’ Mono

Veteran country-rockers the Mavericks didn’t reinvent the wheel on their new album. But they did something almost as good.

Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin) Talks José González’s Vestiges and Claws

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By Ellis Ludwig-Leone | February 16, 2015

Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin) Talks José González’s Vestiges and Claws

José González knows exactly where he wants to take you. And he’s patient and organized about getting there.

Gretchen Peters Talks the Difficulties of Writing an Effective Love Song

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By Gretchen Peters | February 14, 2015

Gretchen Peters Talks the Difficulties of Writing an Effective Love Song

The hit country songwriter notes that anyone can write platitudes, but getting to the heart of true love is hard work.

Elizabeth Morris (Allo Darlin’) Talks Estelle’s True Romance

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By Elizabeth Morris | February 12, 2015

Elizabeth Morris (Allo Darlin’) Talks Estelle’s True Romance

Estelle jumps from power ballads to early-'90s house to sassy r&b to reggae-pop. But maybe she does it a little too perfectly.

Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.) Talks Beck’s Morning Phase

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By Lou Barlow | December 25, 2014

Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.) Talks Beck’s Morning Phase

I don't know if jealousy is the right way to describe how I feel about Beck. He does, however, remind me of my own shortcomings. I don't know if ...

Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Swan Lake) Talks Amen Dunes’ Love

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By Carey Mercer | December 24, 2014

Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Swan Lake) Talks Amen Dunes’ Love

When we dream of escaping ourselves, escaping the mundane beginnings that swaddle us, from our earliest embarrassments on into our teenage years...