Wanted/Needed/Loved: Sadie Dupuis’s Preloved Farfisa Organ
[I]t’s taken me back to those memories of recording at my dad’s, and the stuff that took him back into his past, and ultimately into my future.
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Album of the Week: Vessel by Frankie Cosmos
A great step forward in Kline’s approach to songwriting, VESSEL is a true indie pop gem.
The Intersection of Hope and Despair: Talking with Julien Baker
Julien Baker discusses her latest album, Turn Out the Lights, the ways in which she approaches writing about difficult subjects, and the redemptive power in being open about sadness.
Sound & Vision Is
Aside from his endless capacity for self-invention, Bowie changed the way we experience our own sense of identity.
Album of the Week: Alice Bag’s Blueprint
“The songs often find their inspiration in real-life moments that caused Bag to take stock and assess her own blueprint—to take a stand or fix a problem: personal, political, or both.”
Wanted/Needed/Loved: Victoria Ruiz’s Grandma’s Grocery Board
I’m not a trained musician, but my grandma helped me to become fearless...
Album of the Week: Soccer Mommy’s Clean
“I'd always wanted my music to sound this way, I just didn't have the means before.”
Songs of Our Lives: Jim Carroll’s “People Who Died”
All around me were strangers. All around me were friends. A dark glittering sea of fists. What a terrible, wonderful thing, to be welcomed into this fellowship at last.
Making Sense of the World: A Conversation with Dessa
Dessa discusses her recently released album, Chime, where she stands on the intersection of poetry and performance, and self-care for busy artists.
David Bowie is Visits New York City!
A retrospective exhibition of Bowie's life and work makes its final stop in Brooklyn!
Album of the Week: Mint Field’s Pasar De Las Luces
"Amezcua’s synths and Sanchez’s vocals craft the perfect soundtrack to get lost in..."