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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.”
The Broken Drum Machine That Powered the War on Drugs’ ‘Lost in the Dream’
Adam Granduciel on why the LinnDrum—an instrument heard on countless ’80s hits—is a songwriting tool he can’t live without.
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How the historical references and emotional fortitude of Sinead O’Connor, Sade, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and more influenced the indie rock lifer’s own songwriting.
The Supercomputer That Stole Helado Negro’s Heart
Chatting with Roberto Carlos Lange about the Sal-Mar Construction, the museum-piece oscillator featured on his “Phasor” LP
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.
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.
Ela Minus Loves Her Tiny Wooden Synthesizer
The Colombian songwriter, producer, and synthesizer designer talks about the Pocket Piano, a piece of gear she likes so much she named a song after it.
A Beirut Record Store Owner On Life During Wartime
A conversation with Diran Mardirian, owner of Beirut’s Chico Records and one of the best sources for Arabic music on the internet
Dawn Richard Says Massive Attack Birthed a Generation of Alt-Black Kids—Including Her
The New Orleans polymath walks us through some of her most impactful musical influences, from film scores and ambient New Age to Icelandic post-rock.
Clairo and Frankie Cosmos’ Mutual Admiration Society
The songwriters Claire Cottrill and Greta Kline, who first played a show together nearly a decade ago, reflect on their deep admiration for each other, setting boundaries with fans, and coming to terms with their past selves.
Ravyn Lenae Says If You’re Not Singing Along With “American Boy” in the Tour Van, You Just Might Be a Serial Killer
In the first installment of our series Tour Soundtrack, the R&B artist talks about playing Estelle, Labi Siffre, Solange, and more while she’s on the road.