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To the Dreamers Go the Dreams: A Conversation with Guster’s Ryan Miller | Interview

June 19, 2021 Jeremy Levine
Photo: Alysse Gafkjen

Photo: Alysse Gafkjen

“A lot of songs on this record, more than not, are ones that I still stand behind, fifteen years later,” Miller says of the band’s fifth studio album ‘Ganging Up On The Sun.’

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Fine Under Cloud Nine: A Conversation with Donnie about the Enduring Power of ‘The Colored Section’ | Interview

June 18, 2021 Mark Chappelle
Photo: Andrew Dosunmu

Photo: Andrew Dosunmu

The expanded digital deluxe reissue of ‘The Colored Section’ includes the original 14 tracks, plus a treasure trove of remixes, rarities, and previously unreleased material.

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Forever Straight From the Heart: A Conversation with Patrice Rushen | Interview

June 5, 2021 Mark Chappelle
Photo: Courtesy of the Artist

Photo: Courtesy of the Artist

The deserving recipient of the Trailblazer Award at the 2021 Salute THEM Awards speaks at length about her storied career, trusted musical collaborators, and much more.

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Immigrant Songs: A Conversation with Nitin Sawhney | Interview

May 30, 2021 Patrick Corcoran
Photo: Nina Manandhar

Photo: Nina Manandhar

Nitin Sawhney’s new album ‘Immigrants’ examines the complexities and crises at the heart of British life and politics through a divinely beautiful set of songs and spoken word interludes.

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Hi Fidelity: A Conversation with Sharleen Spiteri of Texas | Interview

May 21, 2021 Quentin Harrison
Photo: Julian Broad

Photo: Julian Broad

“I feel very proud that we’ve continued to walk our own path,” Spiteri says of Texas. “That’s why we have had such a long career.”

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In INTERVIEW Tags Texas, Sharleen Spiteri
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There Will Be Blood: A Conversation with Juliana Hatfield | Interview

May 15, 2021 Grant Walters
Photo: David Doobinin

Photo: David Doobinin

“None of it’s really that strategic for me,” Hatfield says of her creative process. “I just have this instinct for buoyant melodies and they come from a really joyful, innocent place inside of me.”

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Climbing the Mountain: A Conversation with Kenny Lattimore | Interview

May 12, 2021 Mark Chappelle
Photo: Nathan Pearcy | Stylist: Eboni J

Photo: Nathan Pearcy | Stylist: Eboni J

“I always was me, different from everybody else,” Lattimore confides, while reflecting upon the 1996 release of his debut album. “I don't know that I appreciated the fact that I had my own sound.”

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Summoning Sounds of Blue: A Conversation with Morcheeba’s Skye Edwards | Interview

May 8, 2021 Quentin Harrison
Photo: Michelle Hayward

Photo: Michelle Hayward

Morcheeba’s tenth studio album ‘Blackest Blue’ arrives in stores May 14th.

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Colours Run In His Mind: A Conversation with Mara TK | Interview

May 7, 2021 Patrick Corcoran
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Mara TK’s debut solo album ‘Bad Meditation’ is in stores now.

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Late Night Love Affair: A Conversation with Jordan Rakei | Interview

May 2, 2021 Patrick Corcoran
Photo: Dan Medhurst

Photo: Dan Medhurst

“When it started in March last year, I took it as an opportunity because for the first time I was able to totally invest in my own music,” Rakei says of how the pandemic has impacted his songcraft.

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Give In To What Is Real: A Conversation with Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick | Interview

May 2, 2021 Patrick Corcoran
Photo: Casey Moore

Photo: Casey Moore

“When I was part of Light Of The World, Freeez and then Incognito, the whole thing was the excitement of doing something we had never done before,” Bluey says of the earlier days of his career.

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In INTERVIEW Tags Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick, STR4TA, Incognito
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Coming Into Bloom: A Conversation with Briston Maroney | Interview

May 1, 2021 Grant Walters
Photo: Angelina Castillo

Photo: Angelina Castillo

“As much as ‘Sunflower’ is a literal record, it’s a much bigger-picture thing for me of ‘this is the first chapter of my story,’” Maroney says of his debut album, which is in stores now.

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Betting on the Underdog: A Conversation with James Kennedy | Interview

April 30, 2021 Grant Walters
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Kennedy’s acclaimed memoir ‘Noise Damage: My Life as a Rock ‘n’ Roll Underdog’ and his new album ‘Make Anger Great Again’ are available in stores now.

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Rhythm In His Mind: A Conversation with STR4TA's Gilles Peterson | Interview

April 2, 2021 Patrick Corcoran
Pictured (L-R): Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick & Gilles Peterson (Photo: Casey Moore)

Pictured (L-R): Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick & Gilles Peterson (Photo: Casey Moore)

The product of Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick & Gilles Peterson’s fruitful musical partnership, STR4TA’s new album ‘Aspects’ revitalizes the Brit Funk sound for a new generation.

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Keep Shining: A Conversation with Dionne Warwick | Interview

February 28, 2021 Grant Walters
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“Just be who you are,” Warwick reflects. “It’s the same thing I’ve been told all my life—you can’t be anybody other than who you are. That’s very, very vitally important.”

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Celestial Communion: A Conversation with Edie Brickell & New Bohemians | Interview

February 17, 2021 Grant Walters
Photo: Todd Crusham

Photo: Todd Crusham

“It was so important to capture that personality of the band that’s never been recorded before,” Brickell explains. “The greater personality of the band than the pop songs we’re known for.”

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Georgia On Our Minds: A Conversation with Danielia Cotton & Mickey Factz | Interview

January 2, 2021 Quentin Harrison
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“A lot of the country does not want to think for itself,” Cotton explains. “I hope that this new administration can get back to the truth and how to find it and where to find it.”

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At Lightning Speed: A Conversation with Grant-Lee Phillips | Interview

December 6, 2020 Grant Walters
Photo: Denise Siegel-Phillips

Photo: Denise Siegel-Phillips

“That’s what I love about music,” Phillips reflects. “That it lifts me up and takes me to a place that allows me to transcend. If only for a moment.”

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The Perks of Being Present: A Conversation with P.J. O’Connor | Interview

November 11, 2020 Steven Ovadia
Photo: Brendan McGovern

Photo: Brendan McGovern

P.J. O’Connor’s debut solo album ‘Television’s Golden Age’ arrives in stores November 12th.

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The Ambition of an Accidental Pop Hero: A Conversation with Shamir | Interview

October 26, 2020 Mark J. Marraccini
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Shamir’s pop-rock skewing yet genre-fluid self-titled album ‘Shamir’ is easily his most confident, buoyant and repeatable album yet.

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