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Katy Perry, Gallows, Flyleaf — as babies.
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Interview: Geoff Emerick
The legendary Beatles engineer discusses the myths, the science and the people behind some of pop’s greatest recordings. read more
Interview: Antoinette K-Doe
The widow of New Orleans music legend Ernie K-Doe discusses the Mother-in-Law Lounge and the lure of the city she loves. read more
Interview: Sheryl Crow
On her sixth studio album, Detours, the rock and roll party girl offers more than a good time. read more
Interview: Elbow
Guy Garvey and Pete Turner discuss their odd band name and their exceptional album, The Seldom Seen Kid. read more
Interview: José González
The soft-spoken Argentinian Swede discusses In Our Nature. read more
Interview: Katy Perry
The California gurl whips out the Sharpie and signs some boobs. read more
Interview: Gallows
UK punk phenoms tear up Austin, Texas in their fourth-ever Stateside gig. (SXSW 2007) read more
Interview: Flyleaf
SXSW: After a humanitarian trip to Rwanda, a charged acoustic version of “Broken Wings.” read more
Interview: Dragonforce
Herman Li can teach you how to shred video game sound effects. read moreText Journalism
Talking with Fender CEO Andy Mooney for Entrepreneur
On data-driven strategies and the rosy future of…’80s hair metal. @Fender
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My conversation with Jay Joyce in American Songwriter magazine
This Nashville producer lays out a convincing case for making – and keeping – mistakes.
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SonicScoop: “Songwriters: Meet Your Field Guide”
This is a great one, written by Matthew Wang.
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Tallboy Magazine: Special Four-Issue Collector’s Edition
A special four-issue, 164-page series of short fiction; the stories behind some of my better-known songs; and confessions from the music industry—so it’s funny and full of idiots. Available on Bandcamp: https://mikeerrico.bandcamp.com/merch/tallboy-magazine-special-four-issue-collectors-edition
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Beyonce’s “Formation” and the Rise of the Superchorus
Is it an evolution of song form?
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