Browsing: Interviews

This is the June edition of the new ABS column ‘Gestures,’ in which we reflect on women’s contributions to music and movement

“I think one of the best things I’ve learned as an artist is you never want to be put in a box. You always want to have the freedom to test new ground and discover new things.”

The virtual festival for restoration and recovery in honor of World Environment Day features global performances by Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews, Tomás Doncker, and more!

“I’m no longer ashamed of stepping into my own name and story and voice, so I can’t shut up now.” – Allison Russell

“Radio is theatre of the mind. As an on-air person, you have to create the pictures that people are going to see in their mind as they are listening on the radio… The blues is as important as any artform.”

The concept of Jefferson Berry & the UAC’s new album, out now, looks forward to a new day

“We’d been thinking about the concept of the video since the early days of recording the tune. All along, I think we both felt if we did a video, it needed to carry the same weight that the song did.”

Because fear, anxiety and anger need a sincere sound

‘Rhinestoned’ mixes originals about the Indian Chief Crazy Horse, 1960s civil rights freedom riders from Nashville, and “Nashville Without Rhinestones” that says a lot about who Jason Ringenberg is

Eddie’s material is weird, spacey the way Hendrix was. But he also has a pop sensibility that makes his music engaging to anyone with an open mind.