interviews
Pavement's enduring influence: Dan Bejar, Parquet Courts & more musicians reflect
Destroyer’s Dan Bejar, Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws, Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis, Parquet Courts and more on the influence of Pavement as ‘Slanted and Enchanted‘ turns 30.
Golden Apples share new song, talk influences behind new s/t LP
Golden Apples (current and former members of Cherry, Kite Party, Spirit of the Beehive, Nona, and more) put a psychedelic spin on scrappy, lo-fi jangle pop with their new song…
Perennial break down every track on their new LP 'In the Midnight Hour'
Perennial talk channelling such disparate influences as Eric Dolphy, Nick Cave, The Hives, Motown, and more, and give in-depth details on their songwriting, recording, sequencing, and more…
Tim Kasher talks influences behind new LP (Judee Sill, King Crimson & more)
The Cursive frontman’s latest solo album comes out this week, and he spoke to us about the inspirations behind it…
HEALTH break down every track on collabs LP w/ NIN, Lamb of God, Poppy & more
HEALTH walk us through all 11 collaborations on the new album which is out digitally 4/8 and available to pre-order on limited red vinyl.
THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND - how PUP reinvented themselves in the most PUP way possible
THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND is the funniest, darkest, and weirdest PUP album yet, which also makes it the PUP-iest thing PUP have ever done. We spoke to Stefan Babcock about the making of this remarkable new record…
Proper. discuss how their new LP was inspired by Silver Jews, Dance Gavin Dance & more
Brooklyn indie/punk/emo trio Proper.’s new album is here, and they spoke to us about the eclectic influences behind it…
Interview: Destroyer's Dan Bejar talks new album 'LABRYNTHITIS,' sandwiches, New Order and more
‘LABRYNTHITIS‘ is Destroyer’s most dance-oriented album to date, and one of their darkest.
Andy Bell talks new album 'Flicker,' Ride reissues, "World of Echo" video and more in BV Q&A
Andy Bell’s second solo album, ’Flicker,’ is out now; Ride will be reissuing their original era albums this year.
Maine black metal band Falls of Rauros talk new LP (which you can stream early)
With the pandemic putting an end to live shows for a while, Falls of Rauros made a more studio-oriented album, pulling influence from bands as diverse as Immolation and Radiohead. A full stream premieres right here…
