In Conversation
Romana Kalkuhl and Laura Guldemond on Metal, Burning Witches, and the Power in Not Repeating the Past
Formed in 2015 in Brugg, Switzerland, Burning Witches have forged a commanding presence in the world of heavy metal, defined by their unapologetic ferocity and unrelenting spirit.
Total Wife on Reinvention, Revenge, and Radical DIY
Born of a tongue-in-cheek act of defiance, Total Wife has grown into one of the most uncompromisingly inventive forces in Nashville’s underground.
Wendy James on Rock and Roll, Transvision Vamp, and Turning Provocation Into Power
Wendy James has never played by the rules. Catapulted into the spotlight in the late '80s as the fierce and fearless frontwoman of Transvision Vamp, she became a pivotal icon of pop rock rebellion — equal parts punk provocateur, pin-up, and pop star.
Sir Chloe on Love, Rage, and <em>Swallow the Knife</em>
Sir Chloe has always thrived in the tension between tenderness and abrasion, crafting songs that move like a switchblade — delicate one moment, cutting the next.
UMI on Purpose, <em>people stories</em>, and the Power of Music
With a voice that feels equal parts balm and revelation, UMI has emerged as one of the most transcendent figures in modern R&B.
The Beaches on Femininity, Challenging Stereotypes, and <em>No Hard Feelings</em>
With their sharp riffs, candid lyrics, and unapologetic charisma, The Beaches have carved out a space as one of the most exciting forces reshaping the face of modern rock.
Kate Pierson on the B-52’s, Radical Eccentricity, and Reclaiming Your Power
With her unmistakable beehive hair, cosmic style, and pivotal powerhouse voice, Kate Pierson has long been a beacon of unapologetic eccentricity in America’s post-punk renaissance.
Zofia Smith on Shoegaze, she’s green, and Staying Fiercely DIY
As the magnetic and chameleonic vocalist of she’s green, Zofia Smith stands at the forefront of a band that has become one of the most vital voices in America’s thriving DIY scene.
Monica Richards on Faith and the Muse, the Divine Feminine, and Fearlessly Finding Her Voice
From the punk trenches of D.C. to the sacred gothic halls of darkwave, Monica Richards has forged a singular path defined by rebellion, ritual, and reinvention.
sweet93 on Authenticity, the Blues, and Radical Artistic Truth
After stepping away from a spotlight that felt far too scripted, sweet93 reclaimed her voice and redefined her career in the pursuit of something much more enduring: the most radical artistic truth.
Nina Persson on Objectification, The Cardigans, and Finding Every Silver Lining
In the mid-1990s, Nina Persson became the world’s most beloved accidental pop star. As the frontwoman of The Cardigans, her coolly detached voice floated effortlessly over impossibly sweet melodies and deceptively dark lyrics — none more iconic than the bubblegum heartbreak of “Lovefool.”
Carole Pope on Rough Trade, Feminism, and Pioneering Queer
A towering figure in rock whose daring artistry and unapologetic boldness helped redefine not only music, but the cultural conversation around sexuality and identity, Carole Pope broke through the mainstream as an openly queer performer at a time when very few dared.
Rita Lukea on Power, Pixel Grip’s Latest Album, and Existence as Protest
Born to disrupt and dressed to destroy, Pixel Grip’s tour de force Rita Lukea was never just here to perform — she came to warp sound, bend gender, and rewire the blueprint of desire.
Jess Allanic on Dedication, Perseverance, and Calva Louise’s Latest Album
Jess Allanic is the visionary force behind Calva Louise, the boundary-pushing international trio redefining what it means to be a rock band in a render-filled digital age.
Kelli Ali on Spirituality, Sneaker Pimps, and Finding Purpose Beyond Fame
Emerging from Birmingham’s gritty streets to international acclaim, Kelli Ali has become one of music’s most quietly radical forces, conjuring everything from the dark, seductive allure of ’90s electronica to the haunting intimacy of stripped-down folk.
Gina Birch on The Raincoats, <em>Trouble</em>, and the Power of Self-Expression
Gina Birch didn’t just come up through punk — she helped write its most resistant and seminal feminist manifestos.
Ebet Roberts on Photography, CBGBs, and Following Your Heart
Ebet Roberts is the visionary photographer whose lens has immortalized the pulse of modern music, from the raw energy of punk’s first wave to the timeless icons of rock, pop, and jazz.
Diamond Rowe on Influence, Tetrarch, and Her Historic Signature Guitar
Diamond Rowe is the fearless visionary trailblazer that’s dismantling and deconstructing the boundaries of modern heavy music.
Kasha Souter Willett and Grace Rolek on Nostalgia, Authenticity, and Starling’s Latest Album
Emerging from the twilight shimmer of L.A.’s restless underground, Starling lays it to you soft and heavy.
Abigail Cowen on Self-Confidence, <em>The Ritual</em>, and Protecting Your Peace
With a slow-burning intensity and a gaze that pierces the veil between fantasy and reality, Abigail Cowen has carved out a space as one of Hollywood’s most magnetic rising stars.