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Norwegian musician Jenny Hval’s new record Blood Bitch reveres taboos like menstruation.
CHARLES BRADLEY The Screaming Eagle. Mark Shaw CHARLES BRADLEY wholly embodies soul music—the 67-year-old singer, affectionately nicknamed “The Screaming Eagle of Soul,” prides himself on his fervent candor. “I want people to look at me and say, ‘Hey, here’s an honest guy, he’s willing to work hard and give the people the love of his […]
The “Screaming Eagle of Soul” still loves you.
JULIANNA BARWICK Subtle, silky sounds. ZIA ANGER AMERICAN DJ, rapper, songwriter, and record producer Diplo once likened Julianna Barwick’s music to “Care Bears making love.” That’s a bummer comparison. Barwick’s music is wordlessly evocative—it makes you sorry for not knowing how to express the emotions it inspires. By patiently looping and layering subtle, silky layers […]
On Will, Julianna Barwick builds a gossamer house of worship.
BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD Dream worlds. Jacquie Ray ON A RARE DAY OFF from touring, Mikey Maramag is at the MoMA in New York. He’s looking at Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” and “tripping balls.” The California-based, Hawaii-raised musician has likened his own work—emotionally driven, expansive folktronica—to painting. Since his 2010 debut, Summer Heart, Maramag has […]
The producer crafts Frankensteined folktronica.
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