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Do Make Say Think Explain the Relationships — to Time, Environment and Technology — That Inform 'Stubborn Persistent Illusions'
PUBLISHED May 25, 2017
Post-rock demands patience and careful collaboration. No one knows this better than Toronto's Do Make Say Think, who have been playing lush...
Laughing Stock: Six DreamWorks Animation Films with Comedic Connections
PUBLISHED May 23, 2017
Nearly 20 years on from leaving his mark on the world of children's literature, Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants character is set to hit...
"My Version of a Stadium Anthem": Perfume Genius Pushes His Comfort Zone on 'No Shape'
PUBLISHED May 16, 2017
No Shape, the new album from Mike Hadreas's Perfume Genius (out now on Matador) is the most accessible and pop-friendly release from the pr...
Five Noteworthy Facts You May Not Know About 2 Chainz
PUBLISHED May 15, 2017
To be an artist who's not only had a 20-year career, but a successful one, is almost a rarity in hip-hop music. While many have attempted t...
"What Kind of Record Would It Be?" and Other Challenges Faced by Slowdive After 22 Years
PUBLISHED May 2, 2017
When Slowdive reunited in 2014, it wasn't all about nostalgia or money or even to see if they could do it. They reunited because they wante...
Brush Your Teeth, Call Your Mom and Other Life Advice from Mac DeMarco
PUBLISHED May 1, 2017
Mac DeMarco releases his new album This Old Dog this week on Royal Mountain/Captured Tracks after teasing it steadily in recent months. H...
JMSN Leaves High-Profile Collaborations Behind and Is Ready for His Closeup
PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2017
Hailing from Eastpointe, MI, chances are you're hip to the musical output from the alternative R&B artist known as JMSN (pronounced Jameson...
Under Pressure: Four Challenges Sylvan Esso Faced on Sophomore Album 'What Now'
PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2017
This week, Sylvan Esso will release their long-awaited second album, What Now, courtesy of Loma Vista Recordings. We spoke with Amelia Meat...