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Home » Music » Artist on Artist

Category: Artist on Artist

Posted inFilm

Minimal techno master Wolfgang Voigt returns to his ‘imaginary, misty forest’

by Peter Margasak March 27, 2018August 18, 2021

Minimal techno master Wolfgang Voigt returns to Chicago with his most beloved project, Gas, and answers questions from Whitney Johnson of Matchess.

Posted inFilm

Jazz iconoclast Steve Coleman on the ancient bedrock of human creativity

by Chicago Reader August 4, 2015August 18, 2021

Saxophonist and composer Steve Coleman talked to local reedist Geof Bradfield during a Chicago residency that ends with a Millennium Park concert on Thursday.

Posted inFilm

Mitski: ‘I don’t belong anywhere. That really affects how I write songs.’

by Chicago Reader June 16, 2015August 18, 2021

On the eve of a tour to support her breakout record, Bury Me at Makeout Creek, this Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter talks to Brian Sulpizio of Health & Beauty.

Posted inFilm

Spandau Ballet tour the States—and release new music—for the first time in almost 30 years

by Chicago Reader April 21, 2015August 18, 2021

Martin Kemp, bassist for the New Romantic torchbearers, talks to Jes Skolnik of Chicago postpunks Split Feet and arts nonprofit Pure Joy.

Posted inFilm

Kim Gordon: ‘Nobody says, “What’s it like being a man in music?”‘

by Chicago Reader February 25, 2015August 18, 2021

The Sonic Youth cofounder talks with the Mekons’ Sally Timms about her recent divorce, her rejuvenated art career, and her new memoir, Girl in a Band.

Posted inFilm

Bill Kuehn of Rainer Maria on the emo revival, his lessons from the Middle East—and the possibility of a new record

by Chicago Reader February 9, 2015August 18, 2021

The drummer for these freshly reunited emo luminaries talks to keyboardist and singer Kate Grube of Chicago upstarts Kittyhawk.

Posted inFilm

Steve Earle on hanging out with Levon Helm, learning to love Taylor Swift, and more

by Chicago Reader January 26, 2015August 18, 2021

The veteran musician, budding actor, and unapologetic Harry Potter fan talks to local singer-songwriter Quinn Tsan.

El-P and Killer Mike of Run the Jewels; A-Villa
Posted inFilm

Killer Mike and El-P of Run the Jewels meditate on a musician’s true path

by Leor Galil November 17, 2014August 18, 2021

In an interview with Chicago producer A-Villa, Killer Mike recalls: “When I got there in the studio with El, I felt like Snoop the day he found Dre.”

Zola Jesus and Daniel Knox
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Zola Jesus talks to Daniel Knox about breaking her own mold

by Leor Galil October 13, 2014August 18, 2021

Zola Jesus interviewed by Chicago singer-songwriter Daniel Knox

Adam Granduciel and Steve Krakow
Posted inFilm

Adam Granduciel of the War on Drugs talks to Steve Krakow about guitar geekdom and surprising yourself onstage

by Kevin Warwick September 2, 2014August 18, 2021

Adam Granduciel of the War on Drugs talks to Steve Krakow, aka Plastic Crimewave: “I just want every show to blow my fucking mind.”

Andrew Bird; Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family

by Peter Margasak August 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family.

Chaka Khan; Jake Austen
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Chaka Khan talks to Jake Austen of the Goblins

by Jake Austen August 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Chaka Khan talks to Jake Austen of the Goblins and Chic-a-Go-Go.

Richard "Handsome Dick" Manitoba;  Little Richie Speck of Tutu & the Pirates, aka Dave Springer
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Handsome Dick Manitoba of the Dictators NYC talks to Little Richie Speck of Tutu & the Pirates

by Luca Cimarusti May 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Handsome Dick Manitoba of the Dictators NYC talks to Little Richie Speck of Tutu & the Pirates.

Justin Broadrick and Sanford Parker
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Justin Broadrick of Godflesh talks to producer Sanford Parker

by Luca Cimarusti April 8, 2014August 18, 2021

Justin Broadrick of Godflesh talks drum machines, Crass, and 80s hip-hop with producer Sanford Parker.

Fred Frith and Lori Felker
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Experimental guitarist Fred Frith talks to experimental filmmaker Lori Felker

by Philip Montoro February 24, 2014August 18, 2021

Fred Frith to Lori Felker: “People talk about experimental music and experimental art, and I think, ‘Isn’t all art experimental?'”

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