Ryan Dombal gives the oracle of soul a call to talk about her stunning recent duet with André 3000, reaching out to a new generation, and her volunteer work helping people come to terms with death.
Originally aired 50 years ago, A Charlie Brown Christmas still stands apart from other holiday specials thanks to its uniquely wistful tone and ghostly jazz soundtrack. Ron Hart talks with artists from a variety of genres (and religions) about their memories of the show and its indelible music.
Coming out of the same Dungeon Family collective that birthed OutKast, Goodie Mob played an essential part in the rise of Southern hip-hop. In particular, their 1995 debut Soul Food overflowed with all the grimness and joy of a culture that blossomed in spite of constant oppression. Jeff Weiss looks back on the album 20 years later.
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Zak Stone travels to Rick Rubin’s studio in Malibu to sit in on a listening session between the bearded sonic shaman and D.C. rapper GoldLink to find out what it means to be mentored by a legend and what to expect from the MC’s forthcoming debut album.
Even in an era when everybody likes everything, Floating Points’ omnivorous combination of jazz, classical, soul, and electronic styles feels unique. After building up a lofty rep among London’s dance community over the last six years, the producer is finally releasing his debut album.
Though rock, pop, and hip-hop artists can have trouble keeping up with culture as they grow older, Jonny Coleman argues that dance club DJs often get better with age. He talks with some of the form’s more experienced practitioners in search of their secrets to staying vital behind the decks.
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Stuart Berman tells of how Fucked Up continues to apply its principles of DIY determinism to a post-everything world.
Brooklyn-via-Cleveland producer Galcher Lustwerk’s elegant take on deep house makes Disclosure sound like David Guetta in comparison.
On the eve of “Mr. Show”’s 20th anniversary, we speak to David Cross about the inspirations behind some of the program’s greatest music-themed sketches, and how their cabal of made-up musicians have directly influenced—or anticipated—real ones.
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Through interviews with the people behind services like applemusic, spotify, and googleplay—as well as IRL experts at local gyms and bars—marchogan explores the increasingly vital role of playlists in today’s music culture.
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With a vinyl rarities series on the way, Pavement’s Stephen Malkmus and Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg fondly reminisce about the band’s shambolic early days and consider the likelihood of a brand new Pavement album.
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Taking place within a breathtaking urban laboratory in Arizona’s high desert and curated by pop experimentalists Hundred Waters, last weekend’s FORM Arcosanti festival featured acts such as How to Dress Well, Julianna Barwick, the Antlers, Pharmakon, Skrillex, M. Geddes Gengras, and more.
Photographer tonjethilesenphoto was there to capture portraits of the performers and the surreal environment. View the full gallery here.
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