SOUND ADVICE
“Don’t Face the DJ”: Pressure Point Gives Us a Lesson in Club Etiquette
April 3, 2025
In this week’s installment of Sound Advice, the Miami DJ and producer made us a playlist of songs that get him horny and teary-eyed.
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Here’s the Soundtrack to Your Next Dinner Party, Courtesy of Benny Blanco
February 20, 2025
Our March cover star Benny Blanco couldn’t pick just one song that reminds him of his fiancée Selena Gomez (because everything does, of course).
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Jean Dawson Is Swiping His Stan Card for Prince
November 27, 2023
“I don’t do drugs.”
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Sound Advice: Mel Ottenberg’s Blue Valentine’s Playlist
February 9, 2023
“Fuck Soundcloud, marry Apple, cheat on Apple with Spotify.”
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Hubert Lenoir on Mosh Pits, Freestyle Skiing, and his Daring New Album
September 22, 2021
After his debut record achieved instant fame, the Québécois singer tells us how he rebuilt himself piece by piece on his latest album.
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The Soul-Pop Artist Evann McIntosh Isn’t in Kansas Anymore
August 27, 2021
This fall, the 17-year-old musician leaves Kansas coffee house shows behind to make their major festival debut.
ROUGH DRAFT
“Writing Can Be a Spell”: Nichole Perkins on Total Literary Immersion
August 17, 2021
“My advice: adopt a cat and name it after a Greek muse.”
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Life Lessons from Joni Mitchell
May 11, 2021
“You need a good omen when you’re trespassing on someone’s property.”
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Prince Puckers Up for the 35th Anniversary of Parade
March 31, 2021
It’s hard to imagine a world in which the legendary artist didn’t bring us “Kiss.”
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At 74, Sir Elton John Is Giving Harry Styles a Run for His Money
March 25, 2021
Can you feel the love today?
Act Two
Arsenio Hall and Magic Johnson Look Back on Their L.A. Glory Days
March 2, 2021
Ahead of the release of “Coming 2 America,” the former late-night host reunites with his longtime friend to discuss parenting, progress, and those nights out with Prince.
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VanJess is Listening to Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, and Themselves
January 8, 2021
The Nigerian-American R&B sister duo shares what’s on their playlist.
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For “Agüita” Singer Gabriel Garzón-Montano, It Starts With the Pelvis
November 17, 2020
The Brooklyn-based singer has an energy that’s all his own.
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H.E.R. is Listening to Prince, Stevie Wonder, and The Proud Family
October 22, 2020
The R&B artist shares what’s on her playlist.
LA Priest’s GENE Is a Moody Jaunt Through the Welsh Wilderness
June 23, 2020
The cosmic-pop artist walks us through his musical influences, from Buddy Holly to Bob Marley.
Ana Perrote of Hinds Is Listening to The Clash, Vince Staples, and Wes Anderson Soundtracks
June 12, 2020
One-fourth of the Madrid-bred indie band gives us her dream playlist, from Frank Sinatra to Foxygen.
Sam Sparro and Adam Lambert Are Part of the Rhythm Nation
February 24, 2020
With his new album “Boombox Eternal,” Sparro tells his friend Adam Lambert why he went back to his Janet Jackson-infused roots.
Luke James Loves Coca-Cola, A Goofy Movie, and, Well, Love
February 13, 2020
With a new album out and an upcoming role in Lena Waithe’s series “The Chi,” R&B’s softest crooner just wants to be loved.
Ezra Furman Is Listening (And Crying) To Sharon Van Etten, Cat Power, and The Pixies
February 12, 2020
The musician shares her earliest musical memories and sounds off on Paul Ryan’s musical taste.
Nasty Cherry Singer Gabbriette Has Weird Dreams About Charli XCX
December 6, 2019
The model, photographer, and dancer adds rock star to her résumé.