Loose Talk with the Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli
The Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli talks about losing fear and writing ten (maybe 14) great songs for their latest album, Soft Control.
Interviews
Interviews with popular culture creators in areas that include music, film, TV, books, games, comics, and more.
Rachael Sage Finds Hope in Harmony, Turning Tragedy Into Song
For Rachael Sage, songs can do something few public conversations can. They create common ground before people retreat into fixed positions.
The Power of Bondo’s Gritty Rock Wave and Transcendental Meditation
From transcendental meditation to eschewing industry standards, Bondo’s gritty rock style follows a unique path.
James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience
Afropunk founder James Spooner reflects on the need to rip it up and start again in his new book, It Starts with Anger: A Punk Beginning. An Afropunk Ending.
Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival
Hildur Guðnadóttir is the undisputed inheritor of Iceland’s classical mantle, and at the 2026 Reykjavik Arts Festival, she is finally back on stage in her homeland.
Jim Nollman: The Man Who Jams With Orcas
Jim Nollman is an avant-garde sound artist, guitarist and naturalist whose work stands at the intersection of John Cage, Marcel Duchamp and Jacques Cousteau.
Doublespeak’s Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, and Benge on Analog and Their Exciting Collaboration
A modern day elecropop supergroup, Vince Clarke lets Doublespeak’s reputation and carefully curated cover songs speak to their influence.
The Miracle of It: Allison Russell on the Power of Self-Reflection
With a soulful new album and a book about her life coming out, Allison Russell has a lot to say about the state of the world and her own journeys.
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Sounds Off
With his memoir A Screaming Life, Soundgarden’s legendary guitar innovator Kim Thayil pulls back the curtain on his tight-lipped band.
The Waterboys’ Mike Scott Hasn’t Yet Done His Last Jam
With the release of a box set that expands upon the Waterboys’ most iconic album, frontman Mike Scott reflects as much as he continues to propel forward.
Lily Lane Embraces Her Sense of Place in “So Long, California”
Like a gem dropped into a flute of champagne, Lily Lane never truly dissolved into her effervescent surroundings in Los Angeles, moving to New York.
Julieta Venegas Discusses Revisiting Her Norteña Roots
Having lived in multiple countries, Julieta Venegas discusses taking her audience on a journey into the Norteño music of Tijuana.
