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.
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The Los Angeles Issue
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Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [10th Anniversary Edition]
Padded out with a personal essay, family photos, and outtakes, this re-release of Stevens’ album-length eulogy permits yet another return to the 1980s Oregon of the artist’s memory.
Alan Sparhawk, With Trampled by Turtles
Far more mournful than his solo debut from last year, the former Low member’s collaboration with the titular bluegrass band is drenched in sorrow, absence, longing, and dark devastation.
Cola Boyy, Quit to Play Chess
Despite bristling with Matthew Urango’s familiar cotton-candied disco, the late songwriter and activist’s sophomore album also opens the floodgates to everything else he seemed capable of.
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Experimental Auteur Anjimile Returns with New Single “The King”
The track is taken from an album of the same name, out in September via 4AD.
May 23, 2023
Moses Sumney / photo by Adrian Santos
Moses Sumney Shares Breathtaking Rendition of Billie Holiday’s “I’ll Be Seeing You”
The single is featured on National Geographic’s A Small Light series.
May 23, 2023
In Conversation
ICECOLDBISHOP on the Causes and Effects of “Generational Curse”
The LA-based rapper discusses sharing his own story on his debut full-length, as well as tapping into the history of West Coast hip-hop.
April 04, 2023
Neighborhoods
Lakeyah and Bankroll Freddie Are Writing the Future for Their Cities’ Rap Scenes
The final story in our three-part interview series on the future of Quality Control Music focuses on the Milwaukee emcee and her Arkansan labelmate, and includes an exclusive “Neighborhoods” performance from Lakeyah.
August 24, 2021
Neighborhoods
Duke Deuce and Metro Marrs Have Had Rap in Their Blood Since Birth
The second in our three-part interview series on the future of Quality Control Music hones in on two artists at the center of QC’s global vision, and features exclusive “Neighborhoods” performances from both artists.
August 17, 2021
Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas on the Self-Starting Drive of Quality Control
The first in a three-part interview series on the future of Quality Control Music—the label that launched Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby, and City Girls—starts at the top with a conversation with the rap-dominating label’s CEO and COO.
August 10, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Armand Hammer Discuss the Magic Behind “Haram”
billy woods and ELUCID tell us how their recent record with The Alchemist came together, and share a few of their favorite Alc records.
May 20, 2021
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Ryley Walker, “Course in Fable”
Walker’s latest is a powerful record of prog and jamming and lyrics that are just clever enough to not be silly.
April 07, 2021
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor, “G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END!”
The ensemble’s 7th album is resistance music built off the back of the most difficult year in the modern era.
April 06, 2021
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Dry Cleaning, “New Long Leg”
Florence Shaw’s biting delivery steals the show and elevates the album to great heights.
April 05, 2021
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Tim Cohen, “You Are Still Here”
The Fresh & Onlys vocalist’s latest illustrates why he’s a trusted source for catchy hooks and jangly tunes.
March 31, 2021
Film + TVIn Conversation
In Conversation: Tamara Saviano on “Without Getting Killed or Caught” and the Genius of Guy Clark
The co-director of the new documentary on the outlaw country icon discusses her film and Clark’s influence on her life.
March 16, 2021
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Tokyo Police Club, “Champ — 10th Anniversary Reissue”
This deluxe edition offers a nice slew of remixes and demos, but its best function is a reminder of how good TPC was the first time around.
March 11, 2021
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DJ Muggs the Black Goat, “Dies Occidendum”
The album functions as a sample pack for aspiring producers, introducing a number of styles that Muggs handles with ease.
March 11, 2021
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Painted Shrines, “Heaven and Holy”
Jeremy Earl and Glenn Donaldson construct an effortless cascade of pastoral psych-folk on their debut.
March 10, 2021
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Your Old Droog & Tha God Fahim, “Tha YOD Fahim”
The pair’s second release of 2021 smoothly builds on the chemistry they established on that first tape.
March 04, 2021
In Conversation: DIIV Is Reborn on “Deceiver”
The band talks addiction, recovery, and their hiatus—and how these elements led to their heaviest album to date.
October 04, 2019
In Conversation: Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner Would Like to Make a Fun Album
The musician talks grief, her memoir, releasing songs without the pressure of a record press cycle, and her struggle with writing happy tunes.
September 19, 2019
WHY? Settles for the Joy and Heartbreak of the Everyday on “AOKOHIO”
Yoni Wolf details the impulse and happenstance that informed the band’s fractured new album.
August 08, 2019
Foxing Is Nearing Perfection Onstage and in the Studio
Following the band’s Shaky Knees set, Conor Murphy wrestles with musical and existential questions.
May 22, 2019
