Our Band Should Not Be Your Life
On the road with Quarterbacks, a young band at the bottom of the music industry.
On the road with Quarterbacks, a young band at the bottom of the music industry.
Amos Barshad The Fader Jan 2016 15min Permalink
An interview with Steve Albini on art, commerce, and ethic.
Michael Friedman Psychology Today Jul 2015 25min Permalink
A CD plant employee ushered in the modern era of music piracy by teaming up with a shadowy “Scene” crew on IRC chat.
Stephen Witt New Yorker Apr 2015 35min Permalink
"Imagine a great hall of fetishes where whatever you felt like fucking or being fucked by, however often your tastes might change, no matter what hardware or harnesses were required, you could open the gates and have at it on a comfy mattress at any time of day. That’s what the internet has become for music fans. Plus bleacher seats for a cheering section."
Steve Albini The Guardian Nov 2014 30min Permalink
Migos, a young Atlanta rap trio, has decamped to a mansion outside of town to avoid trouble, ride Go-Karts, shop for $2300 backpacks, and continue their streak of red-hot singles.
Leon Neyfakh The Fader Nov 2014 20min Permalink
The postscript of a viral hit.
Leon Neyfakh Rolling Stone Jun 2014 15min Permalink
On the rise of K-pop.
John Seabrook New Yorker Oct 2012 30min Permalink