Music Features
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Quick Takes (September 2017)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writers Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Carl Purvis (and Sean Caldwell!) once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. Featuring albums from Alvvays, Mount Kimbie, Death from Above, Mogwai and more.
Follow Mount Kimbie's groove... -
Quick Takes (August 2017)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writers Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Carl Purvis (and Sean Caldwell!) once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. Featuring albums from The War on Drugs, Liars, Ghostpoet, Nadine Shah and more.
Adam Granduciel's deep gaze lets you in... -
Wolf Alice (Interview)
Ahead of the release of Visions of a Life later this month, Craig Stevens spoke to Theo from Wolf Alice about the band's forthcoming album, their success in the US and secret sets.
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Dead Cross - Philadelphia, Union Transfer - 09/10/2017
The punk/thrash supergroup Dead Cross visits Philadelphia and promptly tears up the place.
Sean Caldwell wants it all but can't have it... -
Motown's songwriting masterminds: the enduring influence of Holland-Dozier-Holland
The team of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland, who cemented the Motown Sound, took the company to new heights.
Angel Aguilar writes... -
Quick Takes (July 2017)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writers Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Carl Purvis once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. Featuring albums from Cornelius, HAIM, Japanese Breakfast, Waxahatchee and more.
Japanese Breakfast gazes from a distant planet... -
Quick Takes (June 2017)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writers Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Carl Purvis (and guest Joe Marvilli!) once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. Featuring albums from Fleet Foxes, SZA, Ride, alt-J and more.
Fleet Foxes give you a warm welcome... -
Doin' Quite Alright: A Conversation With Kane Strang
New Zealand singer-songwriter Kane Strang talks to No Ripcord about his first experience touring North America, how he landed his signing with Dead Oceans, and how he feels about personally opening up from lyrical standpoint.
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Ardyn (Interview)
Katy Pearson from brother-sister pop duo Ardyn talks to Craig Stevens about how the band started out, changes to their image and sound, and the comparisons she has drawn to Joanna Newsom.
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A Brief History of Rock Writing
Angel Aguilar reflects on the role of the rock critic, and how music journalism continues to shape our understanding of counterculture in this age of smart devices and short attention spans.
Angel Aguilar takes us back...
