Music
Phil Elverum in 2020
by Conor Williams
After 17 years, the Microphones lead returns to music with a 45-minute song. We spoke with him while in his element: building a house in the middle of the woods.
SG Lewis, Robyn, and Channel Tres on Making Club Music When There Is No Club
by Ernesto Macias
The dance-music prodigies and collaborators made a banger for home listening.
Don Toliver Prepares for Landing
by Nathaniel Louis-Capois
Houston’s youngest star, and Cactus Jack’s secret weapon, has begun his journey out of Astroworld’s orbit in search of another planet to forge. Along the way, he’s created his own world.
Yung Lean and FKA Twigs Play a Game of Would You Rather
by FKA Twigs
"Would you rather get stung by a bee in the eye, or fall into a bunch of stinging nettles naked?"
Hannibal Buress and Flying Lotus Sweat the Details
by Steven Ellison
The comedian caught up with his producer friend following his YouTube special "Miami Nights" to discuss overthinking and adderall.
“This Got Real Deep”: They. and Tinashe Tell Us How to Make Music That Heals and Relationships That Last
by Tinashe
The hip-hop duo got on a Zoom call with their "Play Fight" collaborator to talk relationships, Black happiness, and girls named Amanda.
“We’re All a Part of a Club Now”: The Chicks and Haim, Part Two
by Este, Alana, and Danielle Haim
A harmonious conversation about road antics, tequila sessions, and Stevie Nicks.
Tei Shi Found Herself Making Dance Music for the End of The World
by Ernesto Macias
Tei Shi's EP "Die 4 Ur Love" explores fear, loss, pain, disappointment, and impending doom. Here's her soundtrack for all of that and more.
Protomartyr May Have Predicted 2020
by Richard Turley
Their new album, "Ultimate Success Today," is a prescient peek at our dystopian present.
The Girls From The Aces Are Exploring New (and Queer) Emotions
by Ernesto Macias
The indie rock outfit makes music about girls, for girls, and for girls who like girls.
Meet Oliver Malcolm The UK’s Most Talented Bad Boy
by Ernesto Macias
The funky visionary 20-year-old from London is here to make noise and spread love with "The Machine," from his upcoming EP.
Phoebe Bridgers and Brandon Flowers on Transformation and Talking Shit
by Brandon Flowers
The singer-songwriter and The Killers frontman discuss apologizing to John Mayer, playing for festival moms, and that skeleton suit.
Ric Wilson Is Listening to Stevie Wonder, Big Freedia, and Everything “Very, Very Black”
by Sarah Nechamkin
The Chicago rapper's latest track, "Fight Like Ida B. & Marsha P." is a history lesson coated in a honey-thick beat.
Thirstory: Diana Ross Is the Boss
by Mitchell Nugent
We revisit a cover shoot so hot that it broke every sales record in Interview's history.
Timbaland and Justine Skye On Their Cosmic Connection
by Timbaland
Despite never having met face to face, the titan producer and rising R&B singer form an alliance that was written in the stars.
Fusilier Gives Us a Pride Playlist to Be Proud Of
by Ernesto Macias
The Brooklyn-based singer's cover of the Motown classic "Dancing in the Street" is a Pride anthem for the times.
Big Freedia Brings People Together Through the Power of Ass
by Jacob Uitti
The New Orleans bounce rapper on her hometown, hanging with Beyoncé, and where she found her voice.
Jessie Ware Tells Róisín Murphy About Her New Album: “I Want People to Want to Have Sex”
by Ernesto Macias
Two dancefloor queens hop on a Zoom call.
