FLOCK OF DIMES Inspiration in isolation. Paley Fairman AS THE WORLD becomes more and more interconnected, it grows increasingly difficult to disconnect. This became a bit of a problem for Jenn Wasner. After building an impressive career as half of Baltimore’s beloved indie rock duo Wye Oak, Wasner felt overwhelmed by outside distractions. In need […]
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Flock of Dimes Finds Energy in Solitude
On If You See Me, Say Yes, Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak Disconnects
On her solo debut as Flock of Dimes, Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak disconnects.
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A Conversation with Looping Maestro Andrew Bird
ANDREW BIRD A ground nester, apparently. Cameron Wittig THE FIRST TIME I heard Andrew Bird was almost exactly eight years ago. It was very early in the morning and the sun was still rising. I was driving to work and decided to play a CD burned by my friend, a selection of his favorite songs. […]
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Getting Serious with Andrew Bird
A Conversation with the Looping Maestro
A conversation with looping maestro Andrew Bird.
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Here We Go Magic Keeps It Simple, Stupid
Shawn Brackbill Here We Go Magic perform Sunday, November 8, at Mississippi Studios (3939 N Mississippi) with Big Thief. Luke Temple’s new MO? Downsize. Take a step back, take a night off. Temple’s made his way musically with solo work and as the brain behind Here We Go Magic, a sonic amalgam of prog-rock, pop, […]
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Here We Go Magic Downsizes
Luke Temple Takes on the Straight and Narrow
Luke Temple takes on the straight and narrow.
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The Fine Grain of Heather Woods Broderick
The Oregonian Musician Releases Her Second Solo Album
After several years, the Oregonian musician releases her second solo album.
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Esperanza Spalding Gets Conceptual with Emily’s D+Evolution
Holly Andres FLASH BACK to a night in October a few years ago. Most of us were adjusting to the gradual descent into fall: shutting our windows, wrapping ourselves in sweaters, getting to bed early. Esperanza Spalding was wide awake under a full moon, tapping into something beyond the timeline of shifting seasons and into […]
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True Forecast
The Weather Station on Being Mindful
The Weather Station trades instant for intent.
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I See a Darkness
Torres Isn’t Confessing
On her new album Sprinter, Torres isn’t confessing.
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Uncovering Elliott Smith
Avett and Mayfield Shine a Light on the Songwriter
Avett and Mayfield shine a light on the songs of Elliott Smith.