Interview
How Anna Sui created some of music’s most iconic looks
Fashion designer Anna Sui has long been a rock fan and had music influence her work. We spoke to her about iconic music moments and inspirations in her career, styling artists, and more.
How the 1975 made their iconic, Tumblr-defining music video for "Robbers"
The 1975’s “Robbers” music video was very influential in their career & helped to define 2014 Tumblr. Director Tim Mattia, stylist Alexis Johnson, & producer Taylor Vandegrift explain how it was made in this oral history.
Why K-pop musician So!YoON! explored different types of love on new album Episode1 : Love
K-pop star So!YoON! discusses her new solo album ‘Episode1 : Love’ and working with RM of BTS. Read the interview.
Ruston Kelly’s The Weakness is his most “dirt emo” album yet
Ruston Kelly details his new album, The Weakness, his “dirt emo” sound, and covering Dashboard Confessional’s “Screaming Infidelities” with Chris Carrabba.
How nothing,nowhere. found solace & channeled his rage into VOID ETERNAL, his heaviest album yet
nothing,nowhere. released his most emotional vexing & heavy album to date with VOID ETERNAL. We spoke to the emo-rapper about his mental health journey & creating the record.
With Rat Saw God, Wednesday find beauty in the mundane
Wednesday have returned with their third studio album and best record yet, Rat Saw God. Read an interview with Karly Hartzman about its creation.
Zucchini Kill is Austin's resident musician-owned vegan bakery with a punk-rock ethos
Zucchini Kill is a musician-owned vegan bakery in Austin, Texas with a punk ethos. Cece Moon & Jessica Freda explain how they founded the bake shop, support touring artists, & more.
The Chicago horror scene is undead with themed shops, 24-hour screenings, & rising filmmakers
With the expansion of the Music Box Theater’s horror screenings & openings of themed places like The Horror House & The Brewed, the Chicago horror community is growing. Here’s why the scene is so exciting.
How LIES (Mike and Nate Kinsella) used their emo past to make a daring new future
LIES, Mike and Nate Kinsella’s new band, detail the making of their debut self-titled album, Lies, and leaving the American Football IV sessions behind.
GEL’s “hardcore for the freaks” is as inclusive as it is aggressive
Hardcore band GEL made waves with their Sonic parking lot show in 2022. Now they’re back with debut album Only Constant, and guitarist Anthony Webster details the release.
Meet Spiritual Cramp, the "hard mod" band born out of the Bay Area hardcore scene
Spiritual Cramp is a self-described hard mod band from San Francisco, pulling from a range of punk influences & political themes. Frontman Michael Bingham talks the band’s vision.
How Andrew McMahon’s Tilt At The Wind No More makes peace with his past
Andrew Mcmahon released his new album, Tilt At The Wind No More. He details its creation, reuniting Something Corporate, and touring with Dashboard Confessional.
Alt singer Jackie Hayes is inspired by MCR tour diaries, '90s nostalgia, & playing live
Jackie Hayes is an LA-based-Chicago-bred alternative singer-songwriter. After releasing her debut album Over & Over, she explains how playing live, 90s nostalgia, & alt music inspired it.
How Waterparks’ wildly eclectic INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY turns into a love story
Ahead of Waterparks’ new album, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, Awsten Knight discussed its creation, working with Julian Bunetta (One Direction) and overcoming trauma.
At Brooklyn algoraves, you can dance to music while it's being coded live
Algoraves, which feature live coding of music & visuals, are taking over the Brooklyn electronic scene. Here’s how DJs, groups like LiveCode.NYC, & more are transforming the scene.
On See You In The Dark, Softcult are inspiring radical change from within
Softcult are back with their new EP, see you in the dark. Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn break down their latest release and their riotous message in this interview.
Meet the rising designers inspired by Vivienne Westwood and keeping her punk dream alive
We’re rounding up several rising fashion designers who are inspired by Vivienne Westwood and keeping her punk dream alive, from Maximilian Raynor to Michaela Stark.
Rising filmmaker Kristian Mercado talks making his SXSW hit, the space rom-com If You Were the Last
Kristian Mercado just premiered his debut feature If You Were the Last, a space rom-com starring Anthony Mackie & Zoë Chao, at SXSW. We spoke to him about making the sexy, colorful film.
Meaningful Stone is bringing K-indie worldwide
Meaningful Stone is the K-indie project of Kim Ji-min. After releasing her Psychomania EP, the rising artist talks being inspired by Korean folk & rock, the Seoul scene, & more.
Meet Black Ends, the “gunk pop” band redefining the sound of Seattle
Seattle band Black Ends makes what they call “gunk pop,” or riot grrrl & punk-inspired music. Frontperson Nicolle Swims talks about their upcoming debut & navigating the Seattle scene as a queer, Black band.
