Alan Chazaro speaks to the Bay Area rapper about forming an organic connection with Steph Curry, paying homage to his hometown through his new album For the Soil and more.

Ross Olson speaks to the Minneapolis-born R&B singer about experiencing pre-show nerves, their debut project I should Call Them, the extremity of Earth’s climate crisis and more.

Thomas Hobbs speaks to The Doors' legendary guitarist about trying to channel the romantic longing of early Bob Dylan, remembering the late Jim Morrison, writing The Doors' defining song and more.

Diego Tapia speaks to the Santa Ana rapper about his debut project The One Who Did, how he's carrying the torch for his region's scene, learning to rap by freestyling in juvenile hall and more.

Steven Louis linked up with the Compton ascendant to walk through his upbringing, his ambitions, his Kendrick Lamar feature and his latest project, Stucc in the Hole.

Michael McKinney speaks to the duo about how their music under Time Is Away is Indebted to everything from classical mythology to ancient folk musics, collagery, psychedelia, and more.

Diego Tapia speaks to the influential LA-based producer about his early work with Mustard, Kanye asking him to mix Yhandi, his upcoming debut album and more.

For his latest Under the Influence column Will Schube connects with the experimental New Jersey-born Fatboi Sharif and essential Houston rapper Fat Tony.

Jackson Diianni speaks to the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer about being inspired by the sounds of nature, his latest work An Atlas of Deep Time being an expression of faith and more.

Lara Gamble speaks to Marcus J. Moore about his new book High and Rising, dissecting De La Soul’s journey from a devoted fan’s point of view, finding solace in memories of the late Dave and more.