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

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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.

The Art of Water

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By Hutch Harris | December 21, 2018

The Art of Water

Hutch Harris on self-producing and self-releasing his debut solo LP, Only Water.

We Won’t Be Together Much Longer

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By Hutch Harris | December 10, 2018

We Won’t Be Together Much Longer

Remembering the Buzzcocks’ Pete Shelley.

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

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By Hutch Harris | October 29, 2018

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

"I know what it’s like to be a Pitchfork darling. I also know how it feels to be trashed by one of their writers."

Never Meet Your Heroes, Unless They’re Kim Deal

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By Hutch Harris | October 11, 2018

Never Meet Your Heroes, Unless They’re Kim Deal

"Although everybody is human, real stars do exist."

Introducing: Stoner Control’s “Hollywood Hills”

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By Stoner Control | July 16, 2018

Introducing: Stoner Control’s “Hollywood Hills”

Listen to the premiere of the Portland band's new track and read an essay written by its producer, Hutch Harris (The Thermals).

Take a Peek Inside Hutch Harris’ (the Thermals) Teenage Tour Diary

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By Hutch Harris | January 11, 2017

Take a Peek Inside Hutch Harris’ (the Thermals) Teenage Tour Diary

Bonus: check out some photos of teen Hutch.

The Talkies: What Were Your Favorite Talkhouse Contributors’ Favorite Records of 2016?

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January 6, 2017

The Talkies: What Were Your Favorite Talkhouse Contributors’ Favorite Records of 2016?

Year-end lists from Colin Meloy (the Decemberists), Greta Kline (Frankie Cosmos), Julien Baker, Robyn Hitchcock and more.

Hutch Harris’ Tools for Touring

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By Hutch Harris | November 28, 2016

Hutch Harris’ Tools for Touring

The Thermals front man offers up a starter kit for touring bands.

I Understand, by Hutch Harris (the Thermals)

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By Hutch Harris | November 11, 2016

I Understand, by Hutch Harris (the Thermals)

Harris speaks to those who voted Trump.