Texture in Music Part 1: Beeps and Boops

Texture in Music Part 1: Beeps and Boops

I’m a sucker for musical texture. I’ve always been drawn to the timbres of a song, its pulsing bass, its sticky vocal harmonization, its clattering drums. But beyond personal indulgence, my hope is that in exploring musical texture, as opposed to rhythm, melody,...
Down the Rabbit Hole: How to get into Shoegaze

Down the Rabbit Hole: How to get into Shoegaze

About this Column: My favorite way to discover new music is to immerse myself in a completely new genre or scene. The world of independent music hosts various subgenres that can sometimes seem daunting to get into. My goal for each column is to introduce one of these...
Middle School Gothic: Music You Can’t Sweat Out

Middle School Gothic: Music You Can’t Sweat Out

My name is Jessica Anthony, and I’m an ex-emo. Well, as someone who is currently wearing a Killers shirt, black nail polish, and a beanie, maybe ex isn’t quite the correct terminology. Recovering? Raging? Call it what you will. Regardless, 2000s-2010 Emo...