Field Guide
Dylan MacDonald is back with new(er) songs and an altered creative approach.
Dylan MacDonald is back with new(er) songs and an altered creative approach.
Elizabeth Moen's vocal work and vivid imagery are a powerful combination.
Dave Rowntree finally steps out on his own after years of drumming for Blur.
Pony Bradshaw explains why he's feeling comfortable in his artistic skin these days.
Marc Byrd talks about the push-pull in the studio for their latest, 'Love in the Void.'
Jeremy Greenspan takes us inside the Waiting Game for the first Junior Boys album in six years.
Keith Murray on what the band has learned about what works and what doesn't after 20 years.
Jess Abbott discusses a much-needed reprieve and making music on the other side.
Sarah Shook leaves the Disarmers for a moment to make music on her own terms.
The Charlatans front man talks about chasing and completing the double album.
Brooke Annibale emerges from the pandemic with an emotionally-charged new album and plenty of gratitude for it all.
A reflective season gives way to clarity for the road ahead for Andrew McMahon.
Anna Tivel talks about the joys of gathering stories and the release of her beautiful new LP, Outsiders.
Marcus King rarely "comes up for air" but he reflects with us a bit in this latest interview
The spacious pop palette of Brijean is a captivating response to a world of grief.
The young songstress details the beautiful tension on her incredible new album, 'Revealer'
Conor O’Brien is trying his best to avoid “the algorithm blues"
Joshua Henry on staying tuned to that most important voice of all
Kathryn Calder and Mark Andrew Hamilton talk about the joy of recording together as Frontperson.
Ren Aldridge details the passion and exhaustion fueling Petrol Girls these days
Tarek Jafar and Justin Tessier discuss creative chemistry and opening up to new ideas.
The veteran songwriter discusses the heartfelt joys and hard decisions in making an album.
McKellar reflects on the end of Civil Twilight and the work of his own hands.
Judah & The Lion emerge from the cocoons of a pandemic ready for a Revival.
Ben Stidworthy tells of Ought's breakup and the ease of making music under new circumstances.
Martin Early emphasizes authenticity and its place on the band's new album, 'Clouds'.
Judah & The Lion's Brian Macdonald emerges with a beautiful new project borne from Swedish isolation.
Aubrey Haddard clarifies her artistic voice on her sensational sophomore record.
Taking a step away from David Wax Museum is an exercise in personal exploration.
The Barr Brothers front man talks about the challenge of having complete freedom.
Andrew Oliver breaks down the band's work with Peter Katis and new album, 'Sidelines.'
Jacob Hemphill takes us behind the personal and sonic shifts for SOJA amid the pandemic.
Kyle Jahnke and Andy Baxter describe their creative chemistry after years of making music.
Aoife describes the state of the creative soil that led to her latest album.
The women in Trousdale come out of a pandemic with greater confidence and chemistry.
Curtis Harding has arranged a vibrant, hopeful bouquet for listeners in these troubled times.
Dustin Payseur finally gets to put out the jazzy music he's been waiting 15 years to make.
The NYC collective defines "folk glow" and talks mid-stream about a brand new album.
The Tokyo Police Club front man loves the creative journey of making a new solo album.
Lauren Sharp opens up about her fragile demeanor and the journey to become Le Ren.
Neal Francis details opportunities lost and music gained from a global pandemic.
Riley McCluskey and Aaron Kirkbride describe their (semi-)obedience to familiar pop structures.
James Felice talks about the band's creative intentions and the emotions of re-entering the touring machine.
Behind the band's journey to focus on what they can control—the music—and how it came together beautifully on a new album.
Keith Murray reflects on the internal creative tug-of-war that keeps the rock band interested.
Adam Thompson discusses the many changes that come from being a quartet to a trio.
Andrew Belle stays true to his creative process on his new LP, 'Nightshade'.
Lizzie discusses the transition from being in a close-knit band to taking the solo leap.
Sonny Smith discusses his narrative writing style and an unexpected new album.
After years with Broken Social Scene and Do Make Say Think, Charles Spearin emerges from a pandemic with a new solo album.
Ritzy Bryan catches us up on TJF's new music and weathering a pandemic as a band.
Aaron Frazer and Blake Rhein discuss the band's creative approach on Private Space.
Shunguzdo opens up about her craft, her relationship with fear, and trusting her instincts.
It took some time for the music to catch up with the chemistry for the London-based trio.
Ella Williams opens up about her growth during the pandemic and her vision for the future.
The distance between who Laura Stevenson is and who she wants to be is closing fast these days.
Dylan Baldi talks about working with Steve Albini again and the other side of a pandemic.
Ben Cramer discusses the new textures and interests on an exciting new album.
The quartet discusses a beautiful new album and what they learned about themselves in a global pandemic.
McKinley Dixon is patiently waiting for you to encounter the power of his work.
The electropop trio talks about shelving an entire album in order to dig deep for something personal.
The indie-pop trio discuss the lessons learned during a global pandemic.
Wes Bayliss reflects on the tragic loss of guitarist Rowdy Cope and the dynamic new album that honors him so well.
Duncan Sheik explains why making what's interesting to him is the most important thing.
Joey Van Lier discusses the release of a brand new album in the midst of global lockdown.
Marc Scibilia reflects on his move to Nashville and getting closer to finding his authentic, artistic self.
Alec Ounsworth reflects on eight albums of growth and his latest EP, New Fragility.
Mat Kearney says the only healthy creative rudder to guide him is his own personal interest.
Smoking Popes front man Josh Caterer talks about the pandemic and his latest creative output.
Langhorne Slim describes the personal healing power of his new album, Strawberry Mansion.
Andy Verdecchio from Five Iron Frenzy on a new album free of old confines.
Shamir discusses how he spent the pandemic and what new song has him as inspired as ever.
Singer-songwriter Mando Saenz serves the songs so well on his latest, 'All My Shame'.
Ben Mabry and Brent Holloman clear the creative slate to find new way forward.