Music Journalism Portfolio

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.

Wilco’s Cruel Country

A feature on Wilco, with interviews with Jeff Tweedy, Nels Cline, and Pat Sansone.

Steven Wilson’s Unburdening

The songwriter resurrects Porcupine Tree’s spectral, desolate sound after a 12-year hiatus.