The Slits, one of the first British female punk bands from the ’70s, just recorded a brand new album — their first full-length studio effort in almost 30 years. Continue reading The Slits Return With First New Album in Nearly 30 Years
Timothy Showalter has the life of a young singer and songwriter. Under the name Strand of Oaks, he has recently released an album, ‘Leave Ruin,’ and, in addition to touring with his band, he’s also toured with other musicians, including Kimya Dawson and Jason Anderson. Continue reading Strand of Oaks’ Showalter Is Musician by Night, Schoolteacher by Day
Originally published in New York Press JUNE 6, 2007 by David Chiu Victoria Legrand, singer for the indie pop duo … Continue reading Fall into Summer: The seasonally psychedelic stylings of Beach House
Originally published in New York Press: March 9, 2010 by David Chiu IF FRONTING AN 11-person band wasn’t enough of … Continue reading Strings (and Horns) Attached: Emanuel and the Fear
From a 2008 interview, Peter Hook talks about New Order. Continue reading New Order’s Peter Hook Looks Back While Moving Forward
A Brooklyn Based interview with Brooklyn alternative rock band Parquet Courts from 2013. Continue reading Parquet Courts
The duo’s 2005 album, ‘The Earth Is Blue,’ (released on their own label, 20/20/20), is a continuation of their minimalist sound. Continue reading Psychedelic Folk Duo Damon and Naomi Are Still Transcending Transcendence
In this interview from 2011, Bob Mould discusses his personal journey, his feelings about Hüsker Dü’s legacy and his attitude towards life today. Continue reading Bob Mould Looks Back on His Closeted, ‘Self-Hating’ Days and Husker Du’s Legacy
If you were at New York nightclub Max’s Kansas City back in the mid-’60s through the ’70s, there was a likely chance you might have seen some famous and future stars. Continue reading Max’s Kansas City Celebrated in New Book
This interview was originally published in 2004: Guitar Hero Par Excellence: Chris Spedding By David Chiu Chris Spedding may not … Continue reading Chris Spedding
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