Cory Wong Is Here to Funk You Up
In this Q&A, Twin Cities native Cory Wong admits that he cut his teeth on Prince’s music and then discusses how he’s continuing that funky-sexy tradition with the new album “The Optimist.”
Hey, Ho. Let’s Dough!
Eric Morse’s picture book history of punk — “What Is Punk?” — isn’t just for kids, although Anny Yi’s Play-Doh reproductions of The Stooges and The Sex Pistols alike will appeal to children of all ages.
5 Questions With… Master Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen
Over the course of a distinguished and varied career, guitarist Jorma Kaukonen has learned a few things. He shares some of those insights in the latest episode of “5 Questions with…”
Mapache: SoCal’s Sublimest New Folk Duo
Our Q&A with Mapache covers their 2018 EP “Lonesome LA Cowboy” as well as last year’s eponymous debut LP. And while Clay Finch and Sam Blasucci are only in their early 20s, they’re already opening for big names like Chris Robinson.
Film Composer Peter Raeburn’s Music Gets Under Your Skin
In this interview with the boundary-pushing British film composer (“Woodshock,” “Nancy”) he shares a few thoughts on how music should work in 21st-century film. And the critical reason you should stay for the last song that plays over the closing credits.