Interview by Parisa Eshrati

​“This record is my present, future, and past sounds all kind of coming into one.” Though indie singer-songwriter Shamir has seen a prolific career with dozens of releases, his new 2020 self-titled album serves as a re-introduction. After many tumultuous years battling expectations from the music industry, Shamir presents a rebirth of his identity through sonic exploration, personal expression, and reclamation of his youth. In this detailed interview, we discuss the journey of his self-evolution, aligning with Scorpio signs, and the love for his teddy bears.

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

In quarantine, London-based singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has immersed herself in introspection, working through uncomfortable yet enlightening thoughts. The outcome has provided not only an intimate atmosphere to her new music, but a hopeful outlet for listeners lingering in uncertainty. Ahead of the release of her full-length album, we spoke with Arlo Parks on balancing the structure and flow of her lyricism, making mix CDs for a crush, and much more. 

Interview by Kurt B. Reighley 

Interview by Kurt B. Reighley

Idiosyncratic yet understated, the self-titled third solo album from Chris Cohen recalls '80s outliers like Microdisney and Young Marble Giants, even pre-fame Thomas Dolby, with its conversational singing style and hook-laden, thoughtful grooves. On the eve of his North American tour, Cohen talks underground film, Scottish folk songs, and why a whisper is sometimes louder than a scream.    

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

In their most recent release, Careful, Massachusetts-based synth pop duo Boy Harsher finds a ground between stability and fragility to deliver ethereal cinematic soundscapes. We speak to Augustus Muller and Jae Matthews in this email interview on exploring themes of escapism in order to recontextualize grief, induce trance states through repetition, and more.