Yeule on the Music They Want to Soundtrack Their Funeral
The cybergoth star waxes philosophical on death, drugs, and sobriety—and details how they want their life to be celebrated with a furry-filled battle royale.
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HiTech Are Letting Their Freak Flag Fly—and They Think You Should, Too
The Detroit trio speak on their sex-party origins, spreading the horny bliss of ghettotech, and their latest head-spinning album, ‘Honeypaqq Vol. 1.’
With His New Book ‘Run the Song,’ Ben Ratliff Searches for an Eternal Music
The professor and former ‘New York Times’ critic talks about how running and listening can be endless rituals that transcend our era of constant optimization.
Soccer Mommy’s Guide to ‘Stardew Valley,’ the Coziest Video Game Ever
The open-hearted indie rocker plays the farming game for the romance.
Rachika Nayar on Disiniblud, Her New Project With Nina Keith
A snapshot from Smugglers Way and Hearing Things’ live listening event in New York City
Perfume Genius Explains His Credit Card Statement
The indie-rock icon brings his signature humor and vulnerability to the table while talking about vapes, dog treats, and gambling in ‘Second Life.’
Destroyer’s Dan Bejar on the Lyrics That Changed His Life
The wonderfully confounding indie-rock bard honors the pure poetry of Syd Barrett, Lou Reed, Jim Morrison, and more.
Mike Explains His Credit Card Statement
The New York indie-rap titan talks through recent purchases, including weed, $2000 glasses, and a wild night at a Tokyo strip club.
The Weather Station Is Opting Out of the Algorithm
“Right now, it feels like we’re at this peak of disposability in all art.”
Eileen Myles and Cole Pulice on Their Serendipitous ‘Transa’ Collaboration With Hunter Schafer
The iconoclastic writer and ambient saxophonist talk about all the little miracles that went into their remarkable piece “Under the Shadow of Another Moon.”
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How the historical references and emotional fortitude of Sinead O’Connor, Sade, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and more influenced the indie rock lifer’s own songwriting.
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.