David Berman
The Grammys Left So Many Great Artists Out of Its 'In Memoriam' Tribute
David Berman, Bushwick Bill, and several other legendary musicians didn't get so much as a mention from the Recording Academy.
Listen to Marc Maron's Moving Tribute to David Berman on 'WTF'
The podcast opens this week with a crushing appreciation of the Silver Jews songwriter, who Maron calls a "genius and navigator of the dark places of the heart."
David Berman Knew Exactly How to Find Beauty in Sadness
Across a long career of music, poetry, and visual art, the Silver Jews songwriter married despair and absurdity. Few artists better reflected how complicated it is to be alive.
In Death, David Berman Leaves Behind a Tender, Eternal Legacy
The poet and songwriter has died, aged 52. His work will continue to reveal layers of truth for years to come.
When Myth Becomes Legend: A Chat with The Avalanches’ Robbie Chater
One half of The Avalanches speaks of samples, Danny Brown, and writing letters to Sir Paul McCartney.
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