Synths & Echoes — Catching Up with A.M. Boys
Chris Moore and John Blonde discuss their new album 'Present Phase,' the creative power of treating every instrument as a noise generator, and why they'd rather enjoy the moment than chase what's next.
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Web Web's Blueprint for Spontaneous Kosmische Jazz
Roberto Di Gioia of the German jazz collective Web Web explains his philosophy of treating music "like a newborn baby," and why, when recording their sixth album, 'Plexus Plexus,' less preparation led to deeper focus.
From Soundribbons to Shoreline Symphonies — Knox Chandler's Creative Transformation
After four decades as a collaborator for artists like R.E.M. and Cyndi Lauper, the guitarist has retreated to rural Connecticut to create his first solo work and discover what he calls "my truth."
The Yōkai in the Yard — Brain Damage's Post-Dub Pivot
Martin Nathan's 'Oide Oide' pairs Japanese supernatural creatures with experimental compositions, featuring collaborator Emiko Ota and dub legend Mad Professor in a project that redefines what dub music can become.
Golden Years — Red Snapper Keeps On Swinging
Red Snapper's Ali Friend reflects on three decades of creative restlessness, working with David Harrow, and why live performance has become more precious than promotional tool.
Parallax Point — BANKERT's Constructed Cosmos
'MEno.001' showcases how BANKERT operates as both chaos architect and sound worker, blending discordant textures with melodic fragments to deploy what they call "digital containers" rather than traditional albums.
From Elaste to Compost Records — Michael Reinboth's Hybrid Esthetics
From launching Elaste magazine during the cultural upheaval of the early 1980s to celebrating 30 years of his stubbornly independent label Compost, Munich's musical visionary opens up about hybrid sounds, Detroit connections, and the art of musical fertilization.
Electric Relaxation — Cinephonic's Return to Turntable Jazz
Rather than sample other musicians, Cinephonic's Pierre Chrétien recorded his own jazz trio only to deconstruct and rebuild it. The resulting album, 'Refuge,' is a sonic diary that documents a search for stability amid life's unpredictability.
Solar Feelings — The Vernon Spring Sheds Light on 'Under a Familiar Sun'
In a wide-ranging conversation, The Vernon Spring's Sam Beste discusses the mysterious process of sculpting silence, the political dimensions of truly seeing your children, and finding faith in humanity's goodness amid growing divisions.
Katarina Gryvul On Using 3D Sound to Preserve Memories
The Ukrainian composer discusses her new album 'SPOMYN,' the role of voice as a fingerprint of identity, and creating immersive sonic landscapes where each sound interacts like a character in its own small universe.
Rhymes Against Reality — R.U. Sirius and His Musical Mindfuckery
The counterculture icon and Mondo 2000 founder returns with a new album that hammers a "rusty 9-inch nail into the fontanelle of the 2025 zeitgeist" while blending punk, electronica, and digital skepticism into a chaotic reflection of our fragmented times.
The Ghosts We Carry — Casey MQ's Haunted Edition
Casey's deluxe edition of 'Later That Day' explores isolation through minimalist arrangements and spectral themes. Now working from Los Angeles, he reflects on the imprints left by relationships and musical evolution.