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The vocal duo behind Lucius spoke with us about how they met, the mics they use to get their sound, and how they’ve found inspiration during quarantine.
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Interviews12 Nov 2020

The vocal duo behind Lucius spoke with us about how they met, the mics they use to get their sound, and how they’ve found inspiration during quarantine.

Juanes’ distinctive sound blends a love of pop, rock and metal with his reverence for traditional Colombian folk. We spoke with him about the journey of creating his latest record, Más Futuro Que Pasado, and why he’ll never stop making music.

Camellia Akhamie Kies takes us on a tour of her gear, shows us how necessity can lead to creative breakthroughs and shares how her passion for music has fueled her mission to spread love and joy in the world.

We caught up with Destin Johnson about his hybrid drumming style, unlikely influences and reasons for making music.

We caught up with FINNEAS about his music-making philosophy, how spur-of-the-moment ideas can flourish into full songs, and his new single “Can't Wait to Be Dead.”

H.E.R. blurs the lines between genres, and is making history as the first Black woman to have her own signature Stratocaster. We spoke with H.E.R. about why the Strat is her guitar of choice and how it became the inspiration for her music.

Dr. Molly Miller talks about arranging three of her favorite Disney songs for solo acoustic guitar

We spoke with blues-rock artist Marcus King about his influences, gear and his use of the guitar as a means for pure expression.

Beatie Wolfe redefines the way we experience recorded music — from beaming it into space to wearing it as a jacket. Here, we chat with her on topics from the familiar to the futuristic.

The pedal designer reflects on the mighty Tone Bender and its influence on their own line of modern fuzz pedals.

Ever since she picked up her first pair of drum sticks as a young child, Jazz Kelley has been on a mission. Looking back, Jazz remembers the exact moment she knew she wanted to be a drummer. "I remember watching my cousin play [at choir rehearsal] & immediately thinking, 'I can do that.' That’s really how the journey started."

Learn how Madame Gandhi stays inspired and equipped for making music at home.

If there’s one drummer who you could say had the best job in the business, it would be Bobby Z. of Prince’s band, The Revolution. As Prince’s drummer from the very first concerts in 1979 until 1986, Bobby Z. sat on the throne of The Revolution from the beginning, when Prince rescued him from, as he recalls it, “a normal life to be with him on his trip to the outer regions of the solar system.”

During a visit to the UK, we stopped by the home studio of Mary Spender – a YouTube-based musician whose channel has already amassed a whopping 6.2 million views thanks to her “Tuesday Talks” YouTube series, in which she deep dives into music topics of her choosing with artists like K.T. Tunstall, James Valentine and more.

Guitarist, songwriter and Grammy winner Annie Clark, best known as St. Vincent, is a music industry iconoclast. She is endlessly inventive, experimenting with surprising arrangements, intricate lyrics and bold sounds. In 2015, she partnered with Ernie Ball Music Man to create a guitar as distinctive as she is, with elegant design, remarkable versatility and an abundance of luxurious tone.

Legendary techno DJ Carl Craig talks with us about how the Detroit club scene in the late '80s shaped his personal journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, all while fostering a safe environment for others to find their own freedom on the dance floor.

We sit down with Preservation Hall Artistic Director Ron Rona and former doorman Bradley Williams to discuss the storied history of New Orleans' most iconic venue, including its local and global impact on the jazz community.

An interview with Jail Guitar Doors founder and singer-songwriter Billy Bragg about the inspiration behind the organization and its rooted history in rock and roll.

Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace details her journey coming out as a transgender woman, and how the experience continues to shape her musical landscape.

Jazz musician and activist Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah shares the inspiration behind his 2019 album Ancestral Recall.

SongwritingWith:Soldiers co-founders Darden Smith and Mary Judd chat with us about the mission behind their organization, aimed at providing a constructive way for returning soldiers to deal with the mental and physical traumas of combat.
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