The Steel Woods
Wes Bayliss reflects on the tragic loss of guitarist Rowdy Cope and the dynamic new album that honors him so well.
Interviews
The Resistance: Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik explains why making what's interesting to him is the most important thing.
Vacations
Joey Van Lier discusses the release of a brand new album in the midst of global lockdown.
Marc Scibilia
Marc Scibilia reflects on his move to Nashville and getting closer to finding his authentic, artistic self.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Alec Ounsworth reflects on eight albums of growth and his latest EP, New Fragility.
The Resistance: Mat Kearney
Mat Kearney says the only healthy creative rudder to guide him is his own personal interest.
Josh Caterer of Smoking Popes
Smoking Popes front man Josh Caterer talks about the pandemic and his latest creative output.
Langhorne Slim
Langhorne Slim describes the personal healing power of his new album, Strawberry Mansion.
Five Iron Frenzy
Andy Verdecchio from Five Iron Frenzy on a new album free of old confines.
Shamir
Shamir discusses how he spent the pandemic and what new song has him as inspired as ever.
Mando Saenz
Singer-songwriter Mando Saenz serves the songs so well on his latest, 'All My Shame'.
Beta Radio
Ben Mabry and Brent Holloman clear the creative slate to find new way forward.
Scott H. Biram
The singer-songwriter wrestles with familiar themes on his latest, 'Fever Dreams'.
Wesley Schultz
The Lumineers front man details his recent covers album and handling a pandemic.
Azure Ray
Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor reflect on the 20th anniversary of their self-titled LP.
Big Ideas
Adam Harrison talks about the "parallel" existence of Big Ideas with The Boxer Rebellion.
French Cassettes
Scott Huerta talks about the surprising songwriting sessions that led to French Cassettes new LP, 'Rolodex.'
Calexico
Joey Burns details how Calexico wanted to avoid any holiday trappings on their latest LP, 'Seasonal Shift'
The Resistance: Josh Kelley
Josh Kelley chronicles his journey toward personal betterment.
Wayne Graham
Hayden and Kenny Miles reflect on their creative chemistry and European success.
The Cranberries
Fergal Lawler looks back on the band's mega-hit 'No Need to Argue' and its new reissued box set.
The Resistance: The Naked & Famous
Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers document a season of loss.
Steep Canyon Rangers
The NC-based band talks about their bluegrass roots and the fear of branching out.
Strays Don't Sleep
Neilson Hubbard and Matthew Ryan return with a beautiful EP after 15 years apart.
The Resistance: William Fitzsimmons
William Fitzsimmons faces his fears on our latest podcast episode.
Deep Sea Diver
Jessica Dobson reflects on the 'Impossible Weight' she felt to record DSD's third album.
Matt Costa
You were never meant to hear Matt Costa's latest album and that's what makes for such a deep connection.
Cayucas
The Yudin brothers return as better songwriters to the simpler sounds of their debut.
The Lighthouse & The Whaler
We sat down with the pop-rock trio to hear more about their prolific 2020.
Handsome Ghost
Tim Noyes and Eddie Byun reflect the dark days that preceded a bright new album.
Blitzen Trapper
Eric Earley reflects on the effects of art and what's left of his initial drive to make music.
Hannah Georgas
The songwriter has channeled a maelstrom of experiences and feelings into a captivating new album.
Molly Tuttle
The young songwriter continues to mesmerize on this collection of cover songs.
Video Age
Music has healing power, as we all know, and Video Age aims to serve as its vehicle.
Lewis Del Mar
Danny Miller and Max Harwood are positioning themselves to be around for a very long time.
The Resistance: Sarah Siskind
Sarah Siskind speaks about loneliness and inspiration on our latest podcast episode.
Hockey Dad
Zach Stephenson and Billy Fleming find a familiar space to make foreign music.
The Naked and Famous
The Auckland-based duo needed some serious time apart before returning with another impressive album.
David Ramirez
The poignant singer-songwriter brings beauty to the world with his first set of songs steeped in love.
The Beths
Liz Stokes and Jonathan Pearce put any fears of a sophomore slump to rest on their new album, Jump Rope Gazers.
Finn Andrews
The Veils front man reflects on his solo debut, the band's status and an uncertain musical future.
Twisted Pine
The unconventional approach and lineup of Twisted Pine makes for a captivating listen.
Will Hoge
Will Hoge believes you'll enjoy his new record if he can figure out the best way to make you listen.
311
311's Nick Hexum reflects on the fan loyalty and band camaraderie that's allowed for 30 years of music.
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith explains the energy at work on her latest album, 'The Mosaic of Transformation.'
Teddy Thompson
Teddy Thompson opens up about his creative process and the centrality of love in all art.
Ivan & Alyosha
Tim Wilson says honesty is the throughline for Ivan & Alyosha's creative process and new EP
The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad's new live album is a gift for both the band and their loyal fan base.
The Resistance: The Lone Bellow
Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow fights to maintain the innocence of his earliest days as an artist.
Jill Andrews
Jill Andrews celebrates her last decade with a poignant new music/book release.
Surfer Blood
John Paul Pitts chronicles the roller coaster ride of Surfer Blood's first decade.
The White Buffalo
Jake Smith endured some dry writing spells before breaking through on his 7th full-length album.
Anna Burch
Anna Burch has returned with a "restful record" ideally suited to these socially distant days.
Desert Noises
Kyle Henderson details the band's break and return with a bolder attitude than ever before.
Elkhorn
A crippling snowstorm gave Elkhorn a rare creative opportunity to record their latest LP, The Storm Sessions.
Coma Girls
Chris Spino explains his vision for true pop music and how he works to craft it with Coma Girls.
Purr
The duo formerly known as Jack & Eliza transition into a more fully realized sound and outlet.
Cheerleader
Joe Haller describes why he had to hit reset after Cheerleader's debut album and what brought him back to it all.
Radical Face
Ben Cooper on the debut that no one cared about and the church-like beauty of touring.
An Orchestrated Impulse
Matt Pond and longtime collaborator Chris Hansen carve a new instrumental direction.
Karen & the Sorrows
Karen Pittelman talks about her childhood soundtrack and the fears of taking the creative reins on her new album.
Hawktail
Brittany Haas on the tension of tradition and innovation and the beauty of Hawktail's chemistry.
Beach Slang
James Alex says thank you to his fans in as many influential ways as he can.
Robert Randolph
The Grammy nominated band leader gets back to his gospel roots on 'Brighter Days'
The Joy Formidable
The Welsh trio reflects on 10 years of emotional and experimental music.
Patrick Stump
Fall Out Boy vocalist Patrick Stump finds himself right at home as a film composer.
Emily Jane White
The dark folk songstress stays true to her calling on her latest album, 'Immanent Fire.'
Dessa
Sound the Bells feels like an important place for the Doomtree emcee to pause and reflect.
Class Photo
STRFKR's Patrick Morris has good reasons for needing so much time to release his debut.
Joshua Radin
Joshua Radin faces his deficiencies and finds healing on his latest full-length album.
Matthew Ryan
The veteran singer-songwriter rejects the hustle for the sake of a healthier vocation and life.
Noah Gundersen
Noah says he's learned some painful lessons about ego and expectations, but he's come out healthier on the other side.
Tennis System
Matty Taylor and company on health, wellness and their beautifully heavy new album
Jason Hawk Harris
The Bloodshot Records artist opens up about how to navigate the intersection of art and suffering.
HalfNoise
Zac Farro waves goodbye to Nashville with the expansive freedom of 'Natural Disguise.'
David Wax Museum
David Wax and Suz Slezak on the beauty and challenges of abandoning fear.
Boy & Bear
After wondering whether or not there would be any music in their future, the Aussie band is back and better than ever.
Madison Cunningham
The young songstress is turning heads and earning rare opportunities as one of 2019's rising stars.
Jeremy Ivey
Margo Price convinced her husband to step out on his own, and the songs came flowing shortly thereafter.
Humbird
The arresting layers of Humbird's new album made us want to hear the story behind the songs.