Gypsy & the Cat and the ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’
Australian dream pop duo Gypsy & the Cat reflect on how the ancient Homeric poem ‘The Epic of Gilgamesh’ informed their music career.
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Live Forever: Oasis’ Enduring Appeal
As long as nostalgia is a driving motivator of cultural taste, Oasis will remain one of the world’s most popular bands.
Remembering For Against’s Brilliant Post-Punk Classic
Coalesced is For Against’s masterpiece, creating cinematic sonic spaces to function as containers for insular expressions of self-doubt, regret, and victory.
Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood Goes Through the Looking Glass
Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood’s new solo record is an unsentimental look back at events that shaped him.
‘We Stand On Guard’ Goes to War Against Canada
Published in 2015, comics series We Stand on Guard speculates a near-future war between the US and Canada.
Workplace Drama ‘Severance’ Enhances Performance and Hits High Targets
Workplace drama Severance Season 2 enhances performance by moving sideways from work ethics to reach the complicated hearts of its protagonists.
Peter Forrest’s Multiple Voices Were Astonishing
Peter Forrest co-founded 24-7 Spyz with guitarist Jimi Hazel in 1986, and they combined thrash metal, hardcore punk, funk, ska, and reggae with traces of jazz.
Celia Hollander on the Perfect Conditions For Life on Earth
Following Celia Hollander’s career is a bit like chasing the white rabbit through Wonderland. Her work ranges from scoring to sound installations and visual art.
Moses Sumney’s ‘Blackalachia’ and the Forest
In Moses Sumney’s beautiful 2021 performance film Blackalachia, the forest is a friend, a threat, a looming watcher, and an extension of the narrator’s person.
Legendary Musician Dion DiMucci Gives a Braggin’ Interview
Legendary Dion DiMucci discusses his new book, musical conversion, creativity, the blues, and how faith – and braggin’ – have made him a better writer.
Bloc Party Discovered Lightning in a Bottle 20 Years Ago
Bloc Party’s first and best record, championed by Franz Ferdinand, still captivates with its youthful energy, political commentary, and emotional center.
The Listening Garden’s Cultivation of Audiophile Culture
Amidst the rise in hi-fi bars and resurgence of audiophile culture, pristine audio is only one component of what makes The Listening Garden’s music experience distinct.