Valerie June’s Menagerie of Co-Creations
For roots-rocker Valerie June, everything that inspires her deserves a credit. Here, she shares in celebration of her latest, Owls, Omens, and Oracles.
Lloyd Baggs: The Physics of Intuition
The creative engine behind acoustic-guitar pickup manufacturer L.R. Baggs shares the fascinating story of how he’s always been a builder, too.
Dawes’ Next Best Story
With the release of Oh Brother, Taylor Goldsmith shares his insights into how he’s grown as an artist and an individual.
Blake Fleming: The Electrified Arachnid
Experimental drummer Blake Fleming releases The Beat Fantastic. Here’s my take.
Robyn Hitchcock: Alive in the Amber of 1967
The English guitarist expands his extensive discography with 1967: Vacations in the Past.
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.
Art-Rocker St. Vincent Harnesses Chaos
On All Born Screaming, the art-rock guitarist animates an extension of the singular voice she’s been honing since her 2007 debut.
The Decemberists Write from the Heart
On As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, the folk quintet expands on the landscape they’ve been weaving together for the past 20-plus years.
Sleater-Kinney Summons a New Resilience
In writing Little Rope, Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker imbued their sage punk approach with refreshed depth.
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.