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Analyzing the Music (or Lack Thereof) in the New “Twin Peaks”
Now nearly a third of the way through the reboot, let’s look at how the iconic “Twin Peaks” soundscape has changed.
Why Brainiac Mattered, According to the Breeders, the Wrens, and More
Some still wonder what could have been of the Dayton synth-punks, whose rise was halted by the shocking loss of leader Tim Taylor, 20 years ago this week.
5 Playlists to Soundtrack Your Summer
You focus on making your BBQs, beach days, and road trips great—we got the music covered.
The 16 Best Band Shirts to Wear This Summer
Something to soak up the sweat
A Brief History of the Female Alt-Rock Vocal Harmony
In celebration of Girlpool’s great new album, we’ve compiled a 16-song history of the female alt-rock vocal harmony, from the Shaggs to Sleater-Kinney to Haim.
10 Songs That Sample “Twin Peaks” Well
Cue Angelo Badalamenti’s ominous keyboards, “Twin Peaks” is back this weekend.
What Makes Mary Timony a Guitar God, According to Sleater-Kinney, Sadie Dupuis, and More
Ahead of next week’s Helium reissues, peers and students of band leader Mary Timony share stories of her greatness. Or as Carrie Brownstein puts it: “Timony, that woozy wizard.”
Björk’s Words of Wisdom on Technology, Multitasking, and Collaboration
The prolific polymath speaks to her latest slate of projects, including a virtual reality exhibit of her career and a book featuring artfully notated arrangements of her songs.
What We’re Missing in the Analog vs. Digital Debate
In his new book, Damon Krukowski locates the past in digital and the future in analog. It turns out the connection is in ourselves.
5 Routes Into the Curious Mind of Tony Conrad
A year after his passing, the experimental music pioneer is having a moment, with a new documentary and an expansive online archive.
The World Wasn’t Ready for Cosey Fanni Tutti, Throbbing Gristle’s Other Provocateur
Ahead of her autobiography Art Sex Music, we speak with Throbbing Gristle co-founder and performance-art OG Cosey Fanni Tutti about her life in noise.
How Music on TV Actually Works, According to ‘The Leftovers’ and ‘FNL’ Music Supervisor
Music supervision can make or break a TV show, but its process remains somewhat opaque. Veteran soundtracker Liza Richardson shares her view of the field.