Nov 03, 2017 By Mark Redfern Local Natives

To end out the week, we ask Kelcey Ayer some questions about endings and death. Ayer is Local Natives’ vocalist, pianist, and one of the band’s primary songwriters, but in September he released his debut solo album as Jaws of Love. (the period at the end of the name is intentional).

Nov 03, 2017 By Austin Trunick Web Exclusive

For someone with such a looming influence on both film and film music, Carpenter doesn’t spend much time dwelling on the past. He quite famously doesn’t watch his films once he’s finished them, and offers modest, straight-forward answers when pressed about past works. And thus, Anthology: Movie Themes 1974 – 1998 – a new album on which Carpenter re-recorded many of his best-known scores with his son, keyboardist Cody Carpenter, and godson, guitarist Daniel Davies – may be the closest thing we ever see to Carpenter reflecting on his career.

Oct 27, 2017 By Mark Redfern Web Exclusive

To end out the week, we ask Bebban Stenborg, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist of Shout Out Louds, some questions about endings and death. The Swedish band released their latest album, Ease My Mind, last month via Merge. The album, the band’s fifth, is another deliriously fun collection of irresistible indie-pop tunes.

Oct 13, 2017 By Kyle Mullin Web Exclusive

Though the members of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are known for being one of Britain’s top selling synth pop pioneers, a far different sound can be found on one of the best songs from their new album, The Punishment of Luxury.

Oct 06, 2017 By Matt Fink Grizzly Bear

When Grizzly Bear released their debut, Horn of Plenty, in 2004, it would have been difficult to predict that they’d still be making records 13 years later. Essentially a solo album by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ed Droste, with drummer Chris Bear adding percussion and backing vocals, there was little indication that their future work would be defined by collaboration and the contributions of four unique creative personas.

Oct 05, 2017 By Matt Fink Grizzly Bear

On January 5, 2014, Grizzly Bear performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House, bringing to a close a two-year cycle of writing, recording, and touring that had brought them to new creative and commercial heights while exposing fault lines within the band itself.

Oct 03, 2017 By Laura Studarus Phoenix

Since the release of their 2013 album Bankrupt! Phoenix have toured the world multiple times, headlined Coachella, performed across nearly every show on the late-night TV circuit, won a Grammy, and even appeared in Bill Murray’s screwball Netflix holiday special, A Very Murray Christmas (directed by frontman Thomas Mars’ wife, Sofia Coppola).

Oct 02, 2017 By Matt Conner Broken Social Scene

Kevin Drew wasn’t sure anyone would care.

Sep 29, 2017 By Mark Redfern Issue #61 - Grizzly Bear

To end out the week, we ask Waxahatchee (aka singer/songwriter/guitarist Katie Crutchfield) some questions about endings and death.