Interviews

Primitive Man interview

Primitive Man search for a better world

Ethan Lee McCarthy discusses new album ‘Observance,’ the dire state of the world and more

Antlers interview

The Antlers reckon with ecological fragility

Peter Silberman talks about the band’s new album ‘Blight,’ the environment and writing without distraction

Black Eyes interview

“This isn’t a nostalgia trip”—The return of Black Eyes

Reunited and releasing their first new album in two decades, the D.C. band discuss their next chapter

Devo interview

Devo’s Gerald Casale discusses new documentary Devo

Plus the band’s prescient vision, “truth,” and being a good spud

Agriculture interview

Agriculture confront the quiet violence of consumption

We spoke to the band about new album ‘The Spiritual Sound,’ algorithms, branding and what gives them hope

Lucrecia Dalt interview

Lucrecia Dalt’s raw sincerity

We spoke to the shape-shifting singer/songwriter about her new album ‘A Danger to Ourselves, cinematic concepts and more

Ganser interview

The many moods of Ganser

We spoke to Alicia Gaines about the Chicago group’s new album, using the pandemic to their advantage, and more

Kayo Dot interview

Kayo Dot rallies against algorithms

Toby Driver discusses the band’s new album, and fighting against AI

Lifeguard

Lifeguard boldly go into the deep

We spoke to the band about their new album ‘Ripped and Torn,’ which breathes new life into indie rock

Failure

Failure’s Ken Andrews on the band’s new documentary Every Time You Lose Your Mind

Andrews talks about the band’s history, changes in the industry, unexpected fans and more

Graham Hunt

Graham Hunt breaks down the influences on new album Timeless World Forever

Scientist, Only Ones, Beach Boys and more on Hunt’s influences playlist

Pelican interview

Pelican embrace lightness

Founding guitarist Laurent Schroeder-Lebec discusses the band’s new album ‘Flickering Resonance,’ rejoining the group and more

The Austerity Program

The Austerity Program on Bible Songs, optimism and surrender

We caught up with the duo to chat about the second installment of ‘Bible Songs’

Superheaven interview

Superheaven look to the horizon

We spoke to the band about their new self-titled album, returning after a decade-long hiatus, and more

Mizmor and Hell

Alluvion, Doom, and Catharsis: A conversation with Mizmor

A.L.N. discusses his new Hell collab, mental health, self-sufficiency as an artist and more

Melvins interview

Melvins and the art of bombast

An interview with Buzz Osborne as the group continues changing shape as Melvins 1983

Ingrown interview

Ingrown talk Idaho, trout fishing and believing in yourself

We catch up with the Boise hardcore band as they release their sophomore LP

SOM interview

SOM keep reaching for the light

Will Benoit discusses the band’s new album ‘Let In the Light,’ staying positive, production and more

Imperial Triumphant interview

Imperial Triumphant discuss New York, obelisks and new album Goldstar

The avant-garde metal group discuss their diverse approach and the influence of their home metropolis

Squid interview

Squid are all about the process

The UK art-rock group discuss new album ‘Cowards’, literary inspirations, and the joy of creating art