L’Rain is the musical persona of singer and multi-instrumentalist Taja Cheek, whose new album, Fatigue, begins with a lyrical quandary: “What have you done to change?”
What follows is a journey of self-discovery, the songs interwoven with home recordings of practicing piano, clapping games, and everyday life. The first full length song, “Find It,” repeats t ... Show More
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The classical rebel who infiltrated pop music
You've heard those shimmering disco strings in Miley Cyrus's "Flowers," the cinematic arrangements on Phoebe Bridgers' Punisher, and the orchestral flourishes across Taylor Swift's catalog, but you probably didn't know they're all the work of one person: Rob Moose. The violinist ... Show More
51m 35s
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
Aug 2020
Lianne La Havas's Bittersweet Memories
British singer/songwriter Lianne La Havas recently released her third album, a self-titled collection of songs about love, heartbreak, and independence. Pitchfork editor Puja Patel recently spoke with Lianne at home in London over video chat for Pitchfork’s Listening Club. They t ... Show More
21 m
Apr 2024
Adrianne Lenker's songs that get under the skin
Adrianne Lenker feels things deeply. You hear it in every one of her songs, whether solo, or with her band Big Thief. Lucky for us, she shares it all, and over the past few years has become one of the most promising and prolific songwriters around; making 6 albums on her own and ... Show More
36m 37s
Nov 2021
SESSION #263 (Feat. Scarr)
SCARR (Pune, INDIA)
Yash, who goes by the moniker of “Scarr.” Is a live act based out of Pune, India. He dropped out of Grad School to pursue a career in Music and is heavily inspired by artists like Ford, Kina, Kasbo, EDEN, Tourist, etc to name a few.His sound is inclined toward ... Show More
31m 52s
Apr 2022
SESSION #285 (Feat. Kohen)
KOHEN (Rajasthan,INDIA)
KOHEN is an Indian techno DJ from Jaipur. He began his musical journey in 2018. He realized music is best medium to express himeself. Tough kicks, smooth bass lines, and deep melodies characterise his type of music. Borrower, innovator, and art-chemist who ... Show More
33m 46s
Dec 2021
SESSION #269 (Feat. Zyther)
ZYTHER (New Delhi, INDIA)
Zyther is the moniker of Ayush Manoharan, A DJ and Producer based out of New Delhi, India. Zyther exists as a creative outlet for his emotions to run wild. Fascinated by Film scores, House, Classical, Ambient and Electronica, he focuses on finding and cr ... Show More
33m 17s