Talking to Two Legs of 3 Leg Torso
Our interview with Courtney Von Drehle and Bela Balogh looks at the 20-plus-year history of a small chamber orchestra that has been hailed by the likes of Steve Berlin of Los Lobos and Oscar-winning filmmaker Joan Gratz.
Wine & Vinyl: The Carson McKee Interview
The other half of The Other Favorites, talks music, wine and eighth-grade talent shows. And why working with Anthony Hopkins’ 2012 album requires Chianti…and fava beans.
1978: The Year That Parliament-Funkadelic Ruled The Universe
January saw the release of “Flashlight”; April launched Parlet’s “Pleasure Principle”; September had “One Nation Under the Groove.” Plus, there’s more.
Soundtracks That Rock: “Trainspotting”
Brian Eno, Pulp, and Underworld are a few of the musical artists behind the vibe of Danny Boyle’s heroin-and-hustle film set in working-class Scotland. Oh, and Ewan McGregor helped some, too!
Florence + the Machine: The Millennial Rock Band
Their debut album “Lungs” shot them onto the scene in a big way. Then “Ceremonials” and “How Big How Blue How Beautiful” established them as one of the most innovative groups on the scene. Now with “High as Hope,” Florence Welch can be heralded as among the best singers out there.