Cultural Shorts

New Jersey songwriter Jared Hart returns with a powerful, moving collection of songs titled Midnight Motel.

The Black Drumset returns with a blast of post-Covid catharsis.

Ok Cowgirl's Leah Lavigne discusses the band's latest release, how rock 'n' roll ruins lives, and how she creates powerful and resonant vocal performances in the studio.

TRIPI talks Close to Fire: Roman’s Anthology Release Part I, loss, grief, connection.

Mike Knowlton discusses the latest Unlettered LP, Devil's Bowl.

Johanna Samuels discusses Sorry, Kid, a look back at her younger self with a sense of wisdom and empathy.

Sarah Nagourney discusses the origins of the She Creates Noise podcast.

Alexander Hacke and Danielle de Picciotto of hackedepicciotto discuss the end of their nomadic days (for now, maybe) and the secret of their long-running partnership.

Veteran bassist Kira Roessler returns with second solo outing, Enigma.

A bout of imposter syndrome, family illness, and a craft that wasn't getting easier were staring Aaron Lee Tasjan in the face. Then he received words of encouragement from an old friend and mentor who showed him the way forward.