Fennesz and the Meaning of Ambient Music
After a quarter-century of thinking and writing about the Austrian producer’s work, I’ve reached a new understanding of what he’s trying to do.
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My pick: Sabrina Carpenter
BigXThaPlug, Cavalier, and the Art of Making It Home Alive
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Spotify Is Using You
The streaming behemoth has once again ensnared us in its icky web with their latest Wrapped campaign.
Eileen Myles and Cole Pulice on Their Serendipitous ‘Transa’ Collaboration With Hunter Schafer
The iconoclastic writer and ambient saxophonist talk about all the little miracles that went into their remarkable piece “Under the Shadow of Another Moon.”
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The Talented Mr. Davis
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Mach-Hommy Finally Drops the Mask at His First-Ever Solo Show
A deep dive into the elusive rapper’s debut performance at Manhattan's Lincoln Center.
Beckah Amani Just Wants You to Pick Up the Phone
The Tanzanian Australian folk-pop artist explores the peaks and pitfalls of love on “Call Home,” a highlight from her new album, ‘This Is How I Remember It.’
Artists Make $8 in Profit From a $100 Concert Ticket
A helpful breakdown of the costs of live music from the National Independent Talent Organization.
The Broken Drum Machine That Powered the War on Drugs’ ‘Lost in the Dream’
Adam Granduciel on why the LinnDrum—an instrument heard on countless ’80s hits—is a songwriting tool he can’t live without.