Mount Eerie’s Phil Elverum on the Lyrics That Changed His Life
How the historical references and emotional fortitude of Sinead O’Connor, Sade, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and more influenced the indie rock lifer’s own songwriting.
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Claire Rousay Explains Her Credit Card Statement
The emo ambient experimentalist talks through recent purchases including freeze-dried dog food, an exceptional cappuccino (with whole milk), and so many sour gummy worms.
Ethel Cain Is Only Getting Darker
The gothic doomsayer returns with a droning seance inspired by *checks notes* an infamous murdered pedophile.
TV on the Radio’s Guide to Pre-Gentrification Williamsburg
In which the era-defining Brooklyn band learns you really can go home again—it just might be an Apple Store now.
Listen to the Debut Episode of Our New Podcast, Waste or Taste
In which we debate the best, worst, and weirdest of Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ remix album
Don’t Cry for Bon Iver
Justin Vernon skewers his own tortured artist myth on ”Speyside,” the standout track from his new bare-bones EP.
Kelly Lee Owens Breaks Down Four Perfectly Produced Albums
From Björk’s ‘Vespertine’ to Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator,’ these are the LP productions that inspire the techno-pop musician most.
The Most Euphoric Needle Drop of the Year Is in ‘Anora’
Take That’s “Greatest Day (Robin Schulz Rework)” is the EDM anthem I didn’t know I needed.
Let’s All Take a Moment to Luxuriate in the Immaculate Sting-ness of Mk.gee’s “Rockman”
The unlikely breakout star returns with a minimalist track that lives up to his burgeoning legend.
Los Campesinos! Leader Gareth David on How to Survive Indie Rock With Your Dignity Intact
Eighteen years into their career, the UK indie lifers are enjoying their greatest successes while remaining truer than ever to their DIY principles.
100 Songs That Define Our Decade So Far
Consider this an introduction to our taste, both individually as veteran music journalists and together as Hearing Things.