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  • May 20 Interviews

    "Ugly is not a bad term to me": Lowertown on the magic of misfits, outsider music, and the darker parts of themselves

    "Ugly is not a bad term to me": Lowertown on the magic of misfits, outsider music, and the darker parts of themselves

    Victoria Borlando

    TND's Victoria Borlando chats with the Atlanta/NYC eclectic duo Lowertown about their upcoming record 'Ugly Duckling Union,' out this Friday via Summer Shade.

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  • May 15 Interviews

    “I'm not here to make friends, I’m here to make really good music”: CMAT on being Nashville’s worst nightmare

    “I'm not here to make friends, I’m here to make really good music”: CMAT on being Nashville’s worst nightmare

    Daniel Aaron

    ...and calling her haters pedos in song.

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  • May 8 Interviews

    INTERVIEW: Namasenda knows great music takes a lot of effort

    INTERVIEW: Namasenda knows great music takes a lot of effort

    Victoria Borlando

    TND's Victoria Borlando chats with the Swedish avant pop star on the power of a minimal dance pop record, switching labels, and the hard work necessary to build confidence as an artist.

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  • May 7 Interviews

    INTERVIEW: Broken Social Scene provide some conventional human wisdom

    INTERVIEW: Broken Social Scene provide some conventional human wisdom

    Leah Bess

    Leah Bess sits down with Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin to chat about the Canadian stalwarts' first record in nine years, human connection, and more.

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  • May 6 Editorial

    ‘Please Stop Laughing’ at Ray Bull: the viral pop duo on social media fame, artistic identity, and finding balance

    ‘Please Stop Laughing’ at Ray Bull: the viral pop duo on social media fame, artistic identity, and finding balance

    Drew P. Simmons

    TND’s Drew Simmons sat down with the group ahead of their new LP, May 8.

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  • Apr 21 Interviews

    “I don’t think I was really trying to make some grand statement”: Ninajirachi on the aftermath of making one of 2025’s best albums

    “I don’t think I was really trying to make some grand statement”: Ninajirachi on the aftermath of making one of 2025’s best albums

    Daniel Aaron

    From Coachella to Harry Styles' Meltdown festival, Ninajirachi talk with TND's Daniel Aaron.

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  • Apr 1 Editorial

    TND Interview: art collector and @cartdept founder Larry Warsh on hip-hop's love affair with the car

    TND Interview: art collector and @cartdept founder Larry Warsh on hip-hop's love affair with the car

    Tyler Roland

    The art collector and founder of CART Department (@cartdept) discussed hip-hop's artistic affinity for the automobile with TND's Tyler Roland.

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  • Mar 30 Editorial

    "I’ve been getting such fatigue with perfectly mixed electronic pop music": Slayyyter on teen angst, screaming, and pop tropes

    "I’ve been getting such fatigue with perfectly mixed electronic pop music": Slayyyter on teen angst, screaming, and pop tropes

    Andy Steiner

    Slayyyter sits down with Andy Steiner for a chat.

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  • Mar 26 Editorial

    "My parachute is like Gaga's disco stick": Gelli Haha on Lady Gaga, Hula Hoops, and trampoline choreo

    "My parachute is like Gaga's disco stick": Gelli Haha on Lady Gaga, Hula Hoops, and trampoline choreo

    Andy Steiner

    Andy Steiner chats with the parachute-clad artist about her stage show, inspirations, and more.

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