Music

SOUND ADVICE

“Girls and Cars!”: Electroclash Duo Somewhere Special Make Us a Playlist

October 15, 2024

To mark the release of their new single, “Secret,” the New York-based electroclash duo Somewhere Special joined us for this week’s edition of Sound Advice.

COVER

“I Refuse to Let the Industry Consume Me”: Shawn Mendes, by John Mayer

October 14, 2024

After hitting pause on his skyrocketing career, the Canadian singer is back with a new album—and a new outlook. Ahead of the release of “Shawn” next month, he connected with his friend and mentor to talk about reclaiming his music and rebuilding his life.

COVER

Jennifer Lopez Tells Nikki Glaser How a Turbulent Summer Changed Her

October 9, 2024

After a canceled tour, the end of a marriage, and an internet pile-on that felt particularly brutal, the comedian Nikki Glaser found a J.Lo who was more than ready to talk.

SOUNDCHECK

“The Internet Is Basically One Giant Cop”: Backstage at MSG With Jack Antonoff

October 9, 2024

We joined the Bleachers frontman backstage to find out what he’s learned playing alongside Taylor Swift and why he isn’t listening to “bots and shitheads” on the internet.

OUTSIDE

“I’m an Adrenaline Junkie”: Bar Hopping With DJ John Summit

October 7, 2024

Only a few hours after getting punched in the face in Times Square, the DJ and party boy John Summit joined us in the Lower East Side to talk bottles and baddies.

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SOUND ADVICE

Rosalía Gave Us the Soundtrack to Fashion Week’s Best Party

September 26, 2024

On Wednesday night, insiders celebrated the Motomami with champagne, cigarette towers, and an exclusive playlist including “Omega,” her new collab with Ralphie Choo.

PUNK

Xiu Xiu and Vaginal Davis on Berlin, Bible-Thumpers, and Designer Drugs

September 26, 2024

Before dropping their new album, “13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips,” Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo talked shit with Vaginal Davis over tacos.

SOUND ADVICE

Liam Benzvi on Madonna, Karaoke, and Losing His Virginity to My Bloody Valentine

September 25, 2024

“I fainted from dehydration the first time I saw them play and it’s the closest to heaven I’ve ever felt.”

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ROCK N' ROLL

“We Share a Relentless Curiosity”: David Byrne, in Conversation With Joan as Police Woman

September 25, 2024

The Talking Heads founder asked to interview his favorite indie-rocker, whose new album “Lemons, Limes and Orchids” is her most vulnerable work yet.

ICON

“I’m Like a Scraggly Little Spider”: Suki Waterhouse, in Conversation with Sharon Van Etten

September 20, 2024

After wrapping up a stint opening for Taylor Swift on the record-breaking Eras Tour, the model and musician talked to Sharon van Etten about motherhood and rock n’ roll.

IN CONVERSATION

“Do You Own a Jazzmaster?”: Devon Ross and Thurston Moore Geek Out on Vintage Guitars

September 20, 2024

To mark his ninth solo album, “Flow Critical Lucidity,” the Sonic Youth legend called his rock and roll protégé Devon Ross to talk fashion, tour life, and vintage guitars.

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ELECTRO

Introducing New York, a Girl-Pop Group From London

September 19, 2024

“World peace, free education, ego death.”

DROP

How MJ Lenderman Became the Poet Laureate of Indie Rock

September 19, 2024

To mark the release of his sophomore album, “Manning Fireworks,” the 25-year-old singer-songwriter talked to us about faith, cynicism, and the zen of Phil Jackson.

IN CONVERSATION

Ms. Boogie Tells Honey Balenciaga Why She’s Naming Names on The Breakdown

September 17, 2024

“The end of the world is coming,” says the rapper, whose immersive new show at The Shed find her at her most creative and vulnerable. “And you need to know before the world ends that I’m hurt.”

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“Are You Gay?”: John Early, in Conversation With Sky Ferreira

September 17, 2024

Over martinis, the comedian, actor, and now musician went deep with the singer-songwriter Sky Ferreira about Britney, Madonna, Barbra, Janet, and Kelis.

KNIGHT KNIGHT

Creative Director Genesis Webb Takes Us Inside Chappell Roan’s VMA Takeover

September 14, 2024

After the VMAs, we called up stylist Genesis Webb to find out how she turned Best New Artist winner Chappell Roan into our knight in shining armor.

SOUND ADVICE

Boiler Room’s Amar Ediriwira Made Us a Kind Of Fashion Week Playlist

September 12, 2024

How does the Creative Director of Boiler Room prep for the party? “An antihistamine and two shots of tequila,” he told us. “Then I throw some ketamine over my shoulder.”

SOUND ADVICE

Actress-Turned-Musician Sophie Thatcher Endorses Funky Monkey Fall

September 5, 2024

To prime us for the release of her debut EP “Pivot & Scrape,” the “Yellowjackets” star made us a blissed-out, end-of-summer playlist.

TOUR DIARY

“They’re All Here For Me”: Five Minutes Backstage with Shenseea

September 3, 2024

In this week’s Tour Diary, the dancehall sensation takes us backstage at her sold-out Webster Hall show and tells us why New York feels like her home away from home.

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RORSCHACH TEST

Cash Cobain on Strip Clubs, Slizettes, and Sexy Drill

September 3, 2024

The 26-year-old Bronx native shows us why he’s taking over the city with his new album, “Play Cash Cobain.”