Jamie Gadette
Mal Blum’s self-deprecating bravery
Mal Blum was late to rock ‘n’ roll. Blum only recently discovered Bruce Springsteen and Pavement, the latter of which seems like a natural influence for an American indie musician born in the late ’80s. Read more
Orville Peck defies country music gatekeepers
Aesthetically, Peck sees country music as a straight line to punk—the music he cut his teeth on as a young drummer. Read more
Yes, Tacocat can!
'This Mess is a Place' has mostly silenced anyone who questioned Tacocat’s credibility. Produced by Erik Blood, the record is a solid evolution of their rising talent and proof that faking it until making it totally works. Read more
Diane Coffee’s open arms
“I don’t know if there’s a separation between personal and professional when it comes to being an artist these days. I feel like I’m on all the time but I’m not on nearly as much as I should be.” Read more
Negative Gemini shoots for the stars
Talk to Lindsey French for more than 10 minutes and one quickly learns she’s hardly apathetic. In fact, the solo artist has the drive and determination of a valedictorian who’s just getting started. Read more