Music Features
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Quick Takes (May 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 At the Drive-In, Girlpool, The Afghan Whigs, Pumarosa and more.
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Returning to Randall's Island: The Best of Governors Ball 2017
Governors Ball 2017 had something for everyone, bringing a combination of pop, rock, rap and even metal. Through a mixture of surefire hits, exclusive performances and risks that paid off, the New York City festival came roaring back this year, proving that it's earned its place as one the country's best.
Joe Marvilli looks back on a weekend he wants to do again... -
Chris Cornell: An Afterword
On Thursday 17th May, Chris Cornell took his own life just hours after playing a show with Soundgarden. His voice was one of the best of this or indeed any other generation, and his skill as a songwriter was indisputable. Carl Purvis reflects on his life, career and legacy.
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Quick Takes (April 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 Feist, Thurston Moore, Incubus, Mark Lanegan, and more.
A Lynchian vision of Feist takes you there... -
Superfood (Interview)
On the Bristol leg of the Dirty Hit Records tour, Dom and Ryan from Superfood talk to Craig Stevens about collaborations, festivals and what fans can expect from their forthcoming second album.
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Quick Takes (March 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 Spoon, Jesus and Mary Chain, Jay Som, Aimee Mann, and more.
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The Great Otis Redding
In the mid-sixties, Stax/Volt Records seemed to be one of the few labels where spontaneity was still valued. As such, it was the perfect place for Otis Redding, who was waiting in the wings to be someone.
Angel Aguilar takes us back... -
That's What I Call Jock Jams, Volume 3
Coming up on its 20th anniversary, Juan Edgardo Rodríguez determines whether or not Jock Jams Volume 3 stacks up as the best one in the classic series.
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Quick Takes (February 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 Sampha, Dirty Projectors, Sun Kil Moon, The Feelies, and more.
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The Dears (Interview)
Murray Lightfield, lead singer of Canadian indie group The Dears, talks in conversation with Craig Stevens.
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