Steven Wilson’s Unburdening
A feature on songwriter and guitarist Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree.
Wilco’s Cruel Country
A feature on Wilco, with interviews with Jeff Tweedy, Nels Cline, and Pat Sansone.
The Gibson J-45:
An Extension of the American Songwriter
Eight musicians, luthiers, and historians shed light on the J-45’s near-mythical status in the lineage of acoustic guitars.
Sleater-Kinney Summons a New Resilience
A profile on Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker of
Sleater-Kinney.
The Decemberists Write from the Heart
A profile on indie folk-rockers the Decemberists for their ninth studio full-length, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again.
Art-Rocker St. Vincent Harnesses Chaos
An interview with art-rocker St. Vincent for her eighth studio release, All Born Screaming.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: Cresting the Waves of New-Age Psychedelia
With their 26th release,
Flight b741, the prog-rockers make it hard but highly rewarding for fans to keep up.
Robyn Hitchcock: Alive in the Amber of 1967
The English guitarist expands his extensive discography with 1967: Vacations in the Past, dedicated to the 14-year-old version of himself that still lives in him today.
Blake Fleming: The Electrified Arachnid
Experimental drummer Blake Fleming releases The Beat Fantastic. Here’s my take.
Dawes’ Next Best Story
With the release of Dawes’ ninth full-length, Oh Brother, Taylor Goldsmith shares his insights into how he’s grown as an artist and an individual.