With 232 pages and an expanded 12″ by 12″ format, our biggest print issue yet celebrates the people, places, music, and art of our hometown, including cover features on David Lynch, Nipsey Hussle, Syd, and Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, plus Brian Wilson, Cuco, Ty Segall, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, Kii Arens, and Edward Colver, and so much more.
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Photo by Michael Muller. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod.
Phoebe Bridgers makeup: Jenna Nelson (using Smashbox Cosmetics)
Phoebe Bridgers hair: Lauren Palmer-Smith
MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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The Los Angeles Issue
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Neko Case, Neon Grey Midnight Green
Arriving after her longest gap between solo records, Case’s eighth LP is heavy with atmospheric details and new perspective; it wonders yet never wanders.
Wednesday, Bleeds
The Asheville band’s latest set of contemporary Southern-gothic tales thrives on hyper-specific lyrical details as sweet sentimentality disarmingly gives way to visceral walls of sound.
Automatic, Is It Now?
On their polished, hopeful third album, the LA synthpop trio increases the empty sonic space as they move away from the cluttered, rough edges of lo-fi punk.
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In Conversation
Horsegirl on Making Zines and Giving a Voice to the Youth of Chicago
With their debut LP Versions of Modern Performance out now, the band shares how the intersection of art and music has galvanized them.
June 08, 2022
20 Years After “The Big Come Up,” The Black Keys’ Hearts Are Still in Ohio
For the anniversary of the blues-rock duo’s debut record, we chatted with Patrick Carney about living up to the album’s title.
May 13, 2022
In Conversation
Kurt Vile on the Kaleidoscopic Odyssey of His Triumphant New Album“(watch my moves)”
We talked to Philly’s Constant Hitmaker about working at his new recording studio, his love for The Boss, and more.
April 14, 2022
First Listen
Emily Parrish’s “Drown” Is a Generous, Dreamy Reflection on Partnership
The Detroit-based songwriter shares her debut solo single, which was produced by Hala’s Ian Ruhala.
April 01, 2022
Reviews
Mitski, Laurel Hell
“Laurel Hell” is a perfect blend of angsty, pre-2018 Mitski and the disco-leaning, stadium-shaking new self she touted four years ago.
February 03, 2022
Film + TV
John Carpenter Finds Joy in Soundtracking the Gore of “Halloween Kills”
The Master of Horror talks soundtracking the latest installment of the horror franchise he launched over 40 years ago.
October 27, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Kevin Devine on Giving New Life to Old Favorites on “Matter of Time II”
The Brooklyn native discusses looking back on his shape-shifting discography and looking forward to a future full of subscription platform options for artists.
September 09, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Kevin Drew Soundtracks the Beauty of Voiceless Emotions on “Influences”
The Broken Social Scene co-founder discusses his new instrumental album as K.D.A.P.
August 02, 2021
Reviews
My Tree, “Where the Grace Is”
The Brooklyn duo’s second LP is a well-intentioned, slow-burn rumination on the gripes of American social and economical plight.
July 30, 2021
