Open Mike Eagle on the psychology behind the rhyme
We spoke to the L.A. rapper about lyrics that deal with everyday racism and dive bars, his podcast and his history with Hannibal Buress.
Where electronic music and computer hacking meet
Atari Teenage Riot founder Alec Empire talks about a fairer future for the music industry.
Montreal rapper Xania keeps it real
We spoke to the local MC about going off hip hop’s script with rhymes about poverty, DIY methods and a style of dance that street cred forgot.
An interview with Danzig
We spoke to the music legend about covering the classics on his band’s new EP and what it felt like to put Misfits make-up on again.
An interview with the Vaselines
We spoke to the influential Scottish duo about working/sparring together as exes, the impact of Nirvana fans on their career and comeback, & what Kurt was really like.
The Barr Brothers and their Malian muse
With eclectic influences, powerful songcraft and a soft touch, this Montreal band wrestles alt-folk from a legion of bearded banjo bros.
The infamous story of Mobb Deep
The jazz/Motown roots, classic records, coastal feud, beef with Jay Z and internal tension behind the NYC rap legends.
Future Islands open up
We spoke to the Baltimore synth-pop band about their kinetic energy, swooning instrumentation and triumphant rise on music lovers’ radars.
Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham is a new man
Ahead of their performance this weekend at Heavy Montreal, we spoke to the frontman for the Toronto hardcore band about losing his straight edge.
No bling, no guns, no gangsta
Rapper/producer Oddisee hails from the mean streets of D.C., but his Sudanese roots instilled in him an alternative view of hip hop culture.