Burning Questions for Brett Sparks of The Handsome Family
The Handsome Family’s spare, supernatural and timeless sound on their recordings is no accident. Brett Sparks shared how he captures that sound.
Brendan Doherty
Brendan Doherty is a creative type living in Alameda, CA, with six chickens, a 16-year-old minivan, two children and a corporate charge card.
It Might be Devastating, Getting Fired Could be the Greatest Thing Ever
Losing a job is a kick in the seed-maker. Everything gets pretty clear when you’re under some pressure.
Pandora’s Savage Economics
The music industry has undergone a profound shift over the past three decades, one that mirrors in a very interesting way the erosion of the middle class.
How To Take Criticism
They don’t have anyone in their lives that loves them enough to tell them the truth.
On Writing: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do Next
When you’ve worked the same area over and over and over from nearly every angle, it’s time to either give it a big rest or go do something else.