Girlpool, A Band Defined By The Unity Of Two, Invite Collaboration
TO REALIZE THE GRITTY, ELECTRONIC SOUNDS ON THEIR ALBUM 'FORGIVENESS,' THE FRIEND-DUO BROUGHT A PROLIFIC PRODUCER INTO THEIR INTIMATE PRACTICE
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Gabriel Aikins
I'm a freelance entertainment journalist and bio writer located in Chicago focused on telling stories in the world of pop and alt-pop. A thoughtful interviewer, I love nothing more than asking questions an artist hasn't heard before and discussing things outside their music to learn more about how their values and interests shape what they create. Keep scrolling to read my work, and get in contact with me through the contact page or through my email, gabrielpaikins@gmail.com.
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Tomberlin Takes a Leap of Faith on i don’t know who needs to hear this
Sarah Beth Tomberlin talks belief, the evolution of her songwriting and recording process, and her career-best new record, out Friday
The Real Terror of Metroid Dread is Unrestrained Power
Samus’s latest adventure is scariest when confronting the franchise’s larger implications.
Broods Welcome You To Grieve On Space Island
ON THEIR FIRST ALBUM SINCE 2019, GEORGIA AND CALEB NOTT COVER THEIR OWN PAINFUL LOSSES IN SYNTHPOP WARMTH
It’s time we admit the Madden NFL Super Bowl simulation sucks
The official Madden NFL YouTube channel has released its own simulation of the game since 2010. And each year, it's as boring and predictable as the last.
For The Record: Why Lana Del Rey's 'Born To Die' Is One Of Pop's Most Influential Albums In The Past Decade
The sound and aesthetic of 'Born To Die,' released in January 2012, created a blueprint for numerous artists and cultural movements during the 2010s — and beyond
In Conversation: MUNYA Looks to the Night Sky on Her Debut Album “Voyage to Mars”
With a lifetime spent looking up at the stars, Josie Boivin is making music meant for outer space.
Maisie Peters Wants You To Know What She's Thinking
THE BRITISH SINGER-SONGWRITER ON GIVING FULL ACCESS TO HER FANS, HER SWIFTIE STATUS, AND HER POWERFUL SONGWRITING
In Conversation: Half Waif on Closing One Chapter and Beginning Another with “Mythopoetics”
Calling it the project she’s always been hoping to make, Nandi Rose opens up about her fifth album.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Predicted the Future of Pop Music
Five years out, Popstar shines brighter than ever
Aly & AJ Step Back Into The Sun
THE SISTERLY DUO GO DEEP ON MAKING THEIR FIRST ALBUM IN 14 YEARS, GIVING IT A 19-WORD TITLE, AND GROWING EVEN CLOSER
In Conversation: Inside Chloe Moriondo’s Vulnerable, Bloody World
The 18-year-old songwriter opens up about her visceral new album Blood Bunny and letting people into her world.
In Conversation: Cautious Clay on the Emotional Depth That Powers His Sound
The Cleveland native is preparing for the release of his debut LP and learning more about himself along the way.
In Conversation: Claud Unlocks the Power of the “Super Monster”
The 21-year-old turned two years of songwriting into a powerful debut LP about surviving heartbreak and reconciling the hero and the monster inside everyone.
For The Record: Adele's '21' Turns 10
Released in January 2011, '21' expanded Adele's sound across timeless heartbreak songs, including "Rolling In The Deep" and "Someone Like You," and crowned the English singer/songwriter a star
'Tron: Legacy' At 10: How Daft Punk Built An Enduring Soundtrack
Released December 3, 2010, the soundtrack album pushed Daft Punk's music to new, exciting places and underscored the duo's prowess with live instrumentation.
Blackstarkids's Future-Facing Nostalgia Is A Living Mood Board
ON NEW LP WHATEVER, MAN, THE YOUNG KANSAS CITY TRIO ARE TRANSFORMING THE MEDIA THEY LOVED GROWING UP INTO SOMETHING ENTIRELY THEIR OWN
mxmtoon Prepares For An Autumn Of Reflection
Whether through her subdued EP 'dusk' or history podcast "365 days with mxmtoon," the 19-year-old songwriter is using the lessons she’s learned to continue her growth.
Kate Bollinger Explores The Power & Nuance Of Communication On New EP
Fresh off of graduating from college, the Virginia native talks to GRAMMY.com about her distinctive approach to writing and the nuances of communication.
Haux Unpacks A Fraught Family History On His Debut, 'Violence In A Quiet Mind'
The Massachusetts-based soft-pop performer opens up to GRAMMY.com about recording his debut album and the process of letting other people in on his journey.
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