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May 13, 2015

An Interview With ‘Living Female Rock Critic’ Jessica Hopper

When putting together an anthology of her music criticism, she found surprising arcs and insights in her old work.

Apr 08, 2015

DCist Interview: Dan Deacon

“With this record… I wanted to treat electronic instruments as if they were acoustic instruments.”

Mar 24, 2015

DCist Interview: Jordan Dreyer of La Dispute

DCist spoke with La Dispute’s lead singer Jordan Dreyer about his songwriting process and their never-ending touring cycle.

Mar 04, 2015

DCist Interview: Kevin Barnes of Of Montreal

The wizard of Athens avant-weird on the key to creative success: “Make something that feels foreign and awkward and even slightly unpleasant”

Feb 27, 2015

DCist Interview: Pile

Heavy Boston rockers Pile talk about their love of DIY spaces and the shock of finding a fan with a band tattoo.

Feb 10, 2015

Phox’s Matthew Holmen Discusses Folic Acid, The Midwest and Not Saying No

Phox is on their way to the top, but that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy a QuikTrip hot dog now and again.

Oct 29, 2014

DCist Interview: Roomrunner

In advance of tonight’s show at the Black Cat, we talked to Roomrunner’s Denny Bowen.

Oct 03, 2014

DCist Interview: Speedy Ortiz

We caught up with Speedy Ortiz guitarist/singer Sadie Dupuis about songwriting inspirations, strip clubs and crappy television.

Jul 18, 2012

DCist Interview: Onra

While not exactly a household name, Arnaud Bernard, better known by the pseudonym Onra, has raised his production profile on the electronic music scene over the past few years. We caught up with him ahead of a gig at the U Street Music Hall tonight.

Apr 17, 2012

DCist Interview: Mayer Hawthorne

Ahead of his show tonight at the 9:30 Club, we take a trip down memory lane and talk to acclaimed and talk to nternationally acclaimed soul singer Mayer Hawthorne.

 
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