indie music

IN CONVERSATION

Hand Habits and Perfume Genius on Making Music Under Capitalism

July 17, 2023

“I mean, songwriting is indulgent in and of itself.”

Ms. White is Listening to Weyes Blood, Julie London, and Beyoncé Deep Cuts

December 4, 2019

In which the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter-pianist finds us the most underrated Lana Del Rey album and makes Hot Girl Piano Player a thing.

Amber Bain of The Japanese House is Listening to Caroline Polachek, ABBA, and the BBC News Theme Song

November 20, 2019

We sat down with the English dreamy-indie-pop artist The Japanese House to discuss her favorite music—the sad, the happy, the dinner party-y, the songs they want played at their funeral.

Devon Welsh on Growing a Mustache, Psychedelics, and True Love

October 14, 2019

The Canadian musician and former lead singer of Majical Cloudz tackles some of life’s big mysteries.

Big Thief Is Finding Its Way Home

October 10, 2019

Adrianne Lenker, the buzzcutted frontwoman of Big Thief, on nurturing her inner child and healing the Earth.

Jakob Ogawa is Listening to Madonna, Marvin Gaye, and Moonlight

October 4, 2019

The 22-year-old indie popstar pitches Madonna a producing gig and us an epic master playlist.

Jay Som Is On a Joy Ride

August 28, 2019

With her third album, “Anak Ko,” the musician channels the wide spectrum of human experience, from embracing vulnerability to fantasizing about shoplifting at Whole Foods.

Angie McMahon is Busy Feeling Things—And Eating Pasta

August 23, 2019

Carbo-loading with the Melbourne musician who is getting lost, and finding herself in the throes of success.