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Track Premiere: Cabana Wear — ‘Scaredy Horse’
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Stream 'Scaredy Horse', the fuzzy new single from DIY rockers Cabana Wear. Emily also spoke with the band about their formation, inspirations behind the album, and more.
Interview: Bartees Strange talks ‘In a Cab’ and major life changes
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Bartees Strange talks about his move to D.C., writing ‘In a Cab,’ and the influence of life changes.
Track Premiere: Halogens – ‘Buckle’
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Explore the folk-alt fusion of Halogens with their new single, “Buckle.”
Interview: Young Jesus Talks “The Whole Thing Is Just There”
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John Rossiter of Young Jesus spoke to us about that band's latest record, The Whole Thing is Just There, including the books that inspired it, song structure and more.
Live Session: The Most Live At The Turret Tower
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Check out a live session with The Most, an exhilarating...
Interview: Brother Bird shares journey from solo work to her first full band tour.
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Caroline Swon talks about her latest full project, Brother Bird, and her journey to her first full band tour.
Interview: Typesetter talks songwriting for ‘Nothing Blues’
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Luciano spoke with Typesetter Marc Bannes about themes, new instrumentation, and sounds in their latest LP, 'Nothing Blues.'
Interview: Better Love Break Down Their Debut EP and “Pretending”
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Emily spoke to Chicago rockers Better Love about their latest single "Pretending", what's next for the band, whether or not Chicago has the best pizza, and more.
Interview: I’m Glad It’s You’s Kelley Bader
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Kelley Bader of I'm Glad It's You talks about his creative process, performing shows solo, and re-envisioning songs.
Interview: Campdogzz Love Being the Weird Band on the Bill
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Members of the dusky indie-folk band Campdogzz talk about their noisier influences, the Chicago scene, and being one of the outliers at FEST 17.
Interview: Hit Like a Girl talks ‘What Makes Love Last’ and No More Dysphoria
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Nicolle Maroulis talks about the writing 'What Makes Love Last', nonprofit No More Dysphoria, and what fans can expect from the group next.
Interview: You Me At Six Discuss Progression With New Record “VI”
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Lindsy spoke to You Me At Six's guitartist, Max Helyer, about the U.K band's new record, "VI".
Chris Gethard Discusses DIY, Bringing Punk Rock Ethos To TV, and His New Book
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Whether it was on his boundary pushing TV show, his HBO special on mental health, or in his standup, Chris Gethard has always stayed true to his beliefs and his DIY ethos. Now Chris is back with a new book about losing well, and we were lucky enough to talk to him about that and more.
Interview: Well Wisher Discuss Debut Record “This Is Fine”
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Emily interviewed Well Wisher's Natalie Newbold and discussed the New Jersey band's writing process, influences, playing with New Found Glory and more.
Interview: Runaway Brother talks studio time and influences on ‘New Pocket’
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Runaway Brother's Jacob Lee shares how studio time and different bands influenced their latest record, 'New Pocket.'
