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Valient Thorr and The Thorriors make good on the fan club // Interview

by Reyan Ali March 7, 2012 -

Once a staple of rock ’n’ roll fandom, the official fan club has been made mostly obsolete thanks to Facebook, Twitter, and the like.
EMA // Interview

by Ada Lovelace March 6, 2012 -

“It starts coming out in the shows, because I don’t know where else to get it out. And those are the shows where I just want it to be super noisy and I want to destroy a lot of things.”
Now, Now’s Cacie Dalager // Interview

by Rob van Alstyne February 29, 2012 -

Now, Now is a band that found its genesis in the Blaine High School marching band. Dalager talked with us about recording the group’s second album, Threads, which will see a release March 3 at the Triple Rock.
Dan Huiting and five of his favorite music videos he’s made so far // Interview

by Jason Zabel February 22, 2012 -

“It’s pushing myself and trying new stuff, and putting myself in the situation where I’m not entirely sure if it will work or not. And that’s what keeps it fresh and exciting for me.”
Young The Giant’s Sameer Gadhia // Interview

by Matt Schild February 17, 2012 -

“I was just raised to try to be a good person. That’s what our goal is.”
The Pines // Interview

by Christopher Bahn February 17, 2012 -

Benson Ramsey and David Huckfelt talked to The A.V. Club about the beauty and hope behind sad songs, how they keep their musical partnership going long distance, and their Iowa connection.
Leslie of Leslie And The Ly's teaches us how to name sweaters, babies // Interview

by Becky Lang February 16, 2012 -

The gold-jumpsuited singer, dancer, and “deadpan hip-hopper” invites us into her hilarious mind.
Dr. Dog's Seth McMicken // Interview

by Dylan Peterson February 16, 2012 -

The guitarist on different theories regarding the band’s infamous name, The Beatles, and the rise of neo-psychedelia.
Sage Francis // Interview

by Austin Duerst February 15, 2012 -

The MC mentions Rick Rubin complimenting his beard; how his tourmate is “on some holistic ginger root bullshit”; and how the gun in his tour poster is a metaphor, actually ... for his dick.
Sharon Van Etten // Interview

by Steven Hyden February 15, 2012 -

The super-sad singer-songwriter talks about rootless living, becoming a headliner, and working with The National’s Aarin Dessner on her new album.

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Valient Thorr and The Thorriors make good on the fan club // Interview

EMA // Interview

Now, Now’s Cacie Dalager // Interview

Dan Huiting and five of his favorite music videos he’s made so far // Interview

Young The Giant’s Sameer Gadhia // Interview

The Pines // Interview

Leslie of Leslie And The Ly's teaches us how to name sweaters, babies // Interview

Dr. Dog's Seth McMicken // Interview

Sage Francis // Interview

Sharon Van Etten // Interview

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