Colin Newman and Malka Spigel on Nanocluster, Collaboration, and Musical Independence
Colin Newman and Malka Spigel discuss their collaborative project Nanocluster and the importance of collaboration to maintain artistic independence.
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MetalMatters: The Best Metal Albums of May 2024
In May’s best metal, the Hope Conspiracy return to pure hardcore form, Unleash the Archers claim power metal fame and Primitive Warfare declare war against all.
Why Steve Albini Mattered So Much to Music
The death of artist and recording engineer Steve Albini leaves popular music bereft of one of its staunchest defenders against corporatized greed and conformity.
“A Juggernaut of Jokes”: An Oral History of Silkworm’s ‘Italian Platinum’
The members of Chicago-via-Seattle band Silkworm reflect on the 20-year anniversary of their tenth record Italian Platinum and their posthumously rising star.
Tortoise’s Doug McCombs Untangles His Band’s Cobwebbed Past
Chicago-based post-rock icons Tortoise get nostalgic with a remix re-release, with Doug McCombs telling tales of missing tapes and giving us new updates.
Steve Albini: A Biographical Collage
Everyone's favorite noise rock curmudgeon, Steve Albini sounds off as he prepares to release an eerie score to a horror film.
The Safes Pay Tribute to Juliana Hatfield Via New Single, Video, “Universal Heartbeat” (premiere)
Teaming with Material Issue and Steve Albini, the Safes deliver a loving tribute to one of alternative rock's great voices, Juliana Hatfield.
Poster Children: Daisychain Reaction (Vinyl Reissue)
One of the more underappreciated rock bands of the '90s gets on the reissue train with a vinyl-only rerelease of their formative second album, Daisychain Reaction.
For The Time Being: Robbie Fulks Reflects on His Rural Heritage With ‘Upland Stories’
For a moment Robbie Fulks worried that he'd gone to the well of southern life one too many times. Then he decided to embrace the kind of music and stories he loves best. The result? A new career high with the album Upland Stories.
Lil Bub: Science and Magic: A Soundtrack To The Universe
Occasionally a record comes along that reminds us that there is beauty in the world that only the pure of heart can make us see. This is that record, a perfect capsule of hope for the young and old.
Screaming Females: Live at the Hideout
After five studio albums, the Screaming Females have finally distilled the essence of their sound into a single record.
Silkworm: Libertine
Silkworm's third album, produced by Steve Albini, gets the reissue treatment on its 20th anniversary.