 Starting in Philly in the early 2000's, frequent collaborators Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile began mixing Neo-Psychedelia, Americana and Shoegaze as the War on Drugs. After their second album, Kurt left the band to play as a solo act, and subsequently creating some of the most acclaimed indie albums of the 2000's. 

Careerist 12/5: War On Drugs//Kurt Vile

There is so much to be said about Sacramento's experimental outfit Death Grips that I kind of don't know where to begin. In just under four years, this trio has not only boggled the minds of critics and music lovers alike but also released some of the most exciting polarizing music in the past decade. Since their debut in 2011, their music and ethos have been a strange yet captivating mix of punk, hip-hop and experimental but with a style that is undoubtedly unique. Over their short yet influential career, the way the group performs live and releases new music is simultaneously frustrating, invigorating and satisfying. But come 2015 with a semi-believable announcement of their break up and the completion of a jarring and mammoth double album "The Powers That B", Death Grips have truly proved themselves to be one of the most important acts in the last decade.

Careerist - Death Grips

James from Radio 1190 interviews Steve Lamos, drummer and trumpeter for American Football, about being a musician and an academic at CU Boulder.

Interview held on April 23rd, 2015.

Interview with Steve Lamos of American Football

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