She can write a pop hit for anybody, but on ‘Death Valley,’ LP wrote for LP
“Good songs have a leeway to them. They respond to being done in different versions.” Identity is everything to recording artists. If that gets diluted in any way, musicians feel a clear disconnect has occurred between their intended message and how it’s being conveyed to the listener. In essence, that’s exactly what happened to indie […]
Ra Ra Riot step into an experimental Bouncy Castle of sound on Need Your Light
“We’re interested in trying to find that line between doing pop and doing more experimental, weird things.” It’s that age-old artistic conundrum: How do you reconcile staying true to your creative impulses alongside your thirst for reaching the masses? It’s a question Syracuse-bred indie band Ra Ra Riot faced head-on while making their fourth album, […]
Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld explains why we’re ready for a lunatic superhero
We speak with Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld about the Deadpool movie, the character’s history, and how much the series has exploded in the last 10 years.
What was it like to work with Bowie? Meet the man who mixed Ziggy Stardust
“That’s been his entire career — he said whatever he wanted.” Ground Control to Major Tom: David Bowie has bid adieu, and there’s nothing we can do. The legendary recording artist, actor, and all-around creative chameleon passed away on January 10 after a long battle with cancer, and he’s since been duly feted from all […]
Mr. Robot is watching you, so you might as well watch Mr. Robot
We interview the creator and cast of Mr. Robot, the popular tech drama that recently won two Golden Globes. What will Season 2 look like, and many other questions answered.
