Music Features
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Motown's songwriting masterminds: the enduring influence of Holland-Dozier-Holland
The team of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland, who cemented the Motown Sound, took the company to new heights.
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Quick Takes (July 2017)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writers Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Carl Purvis once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. Featuring albums from Cornelius, HAIM, Japanese Breakfast, Waxahatchee and more.
Japanese Breakfast gazes from a distant planet... -
Quick Takes (June 2017)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writers Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Carl Purvis (and guest Joe Marvilli!) once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. Featuring albums from Fleet Foxes, SZA, Ride, alt-J and more.
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Doin' Quite Alright: A Conversation With Kane Strang
New Zealand singer-songwriter Kane Strang talks to No Ripcord about his first experience touring North America, how he landed his signing with Dead Oceans, and how he feels about personally opening up from lyrical standpoint.
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Ardyn (Interview)
Katy Pearson from brother-sister pop duo Ardyn talks to Craig Stevens about how the band started out, changes to their image and sound, and the comparisons she has drawn to Joanna Newsom.
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A Brief History of Rock Writing
Angel Aguilar reflects on the role of the rock critic, and how music journalism continues to shape our understanding of counterculture in this age of smart devices and short attention spans.
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Quick Takes (May 2017)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writers Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Carl Purvis once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. Featuring albums from At the Drive-In, Girlpool, The Afghan Whigs, Pumarosa and more.
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Returning to Randall's Island: The Best of Governors Ball 2017
Governors Ball 2017 had something for everyone, bringing a combination of pop, rock, rap and even metal. Through a mixture of surefire hits, exclusive performances and risks that paid off, the New York City festival came roaring back this year, proving that it's earned its place as one the country's best.
Joe Marvilli looks back on a weekend he wants to do again... -
Chris Cornell: An Afterword
On Thursday 17th May, Chris Cornell took his own life just hours after playing a show with Soundgarden. His voice was one of the best of this or indeed any other generation, and his skill as a songwriter was indisputable. Carl Purvis reflects on his life, career and legacy.
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Quick Takes (April 2017)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writers Juan Edgardo Rodríguez and Carl Purvis once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. Featuring albums from Feist, Thurston Moore, Incubus, Mark Lanegan, and more.
A Lynchian vision of Feist takes you there...
