To celebrate ‘ANTI’s’ release, we reflect on Rihanna’s influential artistry. by Grace Birnstengel | Art by Grace Molteni Last fall, Rihanna told […]
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Songwriting, Smartphones, and Seclusion
Grammy-winning Justin Vernon recorded For Emma, Forever Ago in a Wisconsin cabin in 2007. He released it as Bon Iver just ten […]
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Where My Ladies At?
The lack of women in mainstream music festival lineups doesn’t reflect the gender makeup of summer fest-goers – so what gives? […]
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New Radio: July music preview
10 new releases to keep you feelin’ cool in the July heat by Grace Birnstengel Music lovers – July is a […]
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Natural Women: Caroline Smith and Her Mom, Martha
Girl(s) in a Band
The past year has been a banger for musical memoirs by women. by Kaylen Ralph Just short of a year ago, […]
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5 Cures for Your ‘Serial’ Hangover
Like the cool side of the pillow, a new podcast could give your pounding brain a little relief. by Kaylen Ralph […]
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Q&A with Caroline Smith, Minneapolis-based R&B babe
Caroline Smith talks about her new video for “Half About Being a Woman.” by Kaylen Ralph We haven’t exactly kept our […]
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Q&A with Milán, the Regina Spektor of electronica
Maria Neckam’s debut EP as Milán charts new course into electronica. by Pierce Courchaine Evolving as a musician can be a […]
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R&B’s New Kids
Allow Us To Reintroduce Randa Leigh. by Pierce Courchaine Randa Leigh, one half of the R&B duo SOS, answers her phone […]
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