Michael McKinney speaks to the comedian turned viral musician behind "Planet Bass" about making sure he's knowledgeable about the genres he parodies, the process of playing different characters and distorting tropes, and more.
Chicago street rapper, Rufus Sims, tells Thomas Hobbs what it’s like growing up with a dad with a legendary reputation, battling PTSD from gun violence, house arrest and finding salvation.
An Interview With Sam Wilkes October 29, 2023
Will Schube speaks to the multi-instrumental artist surrounding the release of his new LP Driving about self-releasing a project for the first time, allowing himself to stumble on ideas that work, letting the music and story songs speak for themselves post-release and more.
Michael McKinney speaks to the British electronic artist about the beauty of shutting up to record sounds, creating music as a response to crisis, turning a horse skeleton into a pile of instruments and more.
The Subjxct 5 Interview October 22, 2023
In lieu of this week's Rap-Up, Harley Geffner delivers an interview with Subjxct 5, the producer behind 2oo4/AF1, about feeling overshadowed by the sounds of NY while growing up in New Jersey, the value of physical media, creating trance music and more.
An Interview With Lee Gamble October 18, 2023
Michael McKinney speaks to the experimental electronic artist about what the future may sound like, embracing AI technology while being aware of its problematic abilities, his journey of discovering music – from early hip-hop tapes to Kate Bush to jungle to jazz, and much more.
An Interview With KEY! October 17, 2023
Olivier Lafontant speaks to the Atlanta emcee about being raised by a single dad who was a teenager, embracing his city's scene and always putting on for them, learning to create while sober and more.
Pete Tosiello speaks to the L.A. R&B singer about the benefits of not putting any pressure on her recording sessions, instinctively knowing what she wants to sound like on the mic, and showcasing a full scope of her artistry.
An Interview With Simo Cell October 11, 2023
Michael McKinney speaks to the French DJ/producer about the process of going from one style to another until he found his identity as an artist, getting inspiration from going to different clubs, getting out of his comfort zone on his latest LP and more.
The Stockholm-based composer and producer arrives right on time with Late Again, a rich jazz and lounge record suited for cozy afternoons, Miguel Otárola writes.