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Inside the Lucrative Underground Market for Pre-Made Beats
On this episode of 'The VICE Magazine Podcast,' we talk about our dusty cover photo and the growing popularity (and controversy) around beat leasing.
Partner Do Stoner Rock Smarter and Better Than Everyone Else
The Canadians' greasy record 'In Search of Lost Time' is drenched in the 90s, but could only exist today.
Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout
While much of Laura Jane Grace's memoir, 'TRANNY,' deals with the nuances of everyday life as a transgender person, this exclusive excerpt indulges in full-on sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll.
Meet the People Who Put Together the October Issue of VICE Magazine
October's employees of the month include punk star Laura Jane Grace, photographer Meryl Meisler, and author John Darnielle.
I Took Shrooms with Bloc Party and Interpol, and All I Got Was This Lousy Pin
Noisey's Kim Taylor Bennett recalls getting lost in the Vondelpark at 4 AM with Interpol's guitarist when she was a rookie reporter.
We Asked Our Favorite Musicians a Few Personal Questions
Here's what Public Access TV, Sunflower Bean, Fat Tony, and others had to say about the last time they lied, the most annoying things in the world, and the most common misconception about them.
A Tale of Two Cities: Disco Era Bushwick
Witness—and envy—the wild world of New York City in the late 1970s through the lens of Meryl Meisler's medium-format camera.
Prolific Music Critic Robert Christgau Knows What He Likes (and Hates)
"One of my gifts as a critic is that I really like music, and I'm open and still excitable. I'm not a bored person, and I'm not tired of life."
How to Dress Well's New Album Is All About Pleasure
Over breakfast burritors, we talked about nihilism, neoliberalism, and aiming for joy with How to Dress Well, a.k.a. Tom Krell.
This Is the Last Interview Cass McCombs Says He'll Ever Do
When Cass McCombs gets personal, you know it's what he really feels.
Oakland Rapper Kamaiyah Is Repping for West Coast Women
We spoke with rising 24-year-old Bay Area rap star Kamaiyah about her ambition, her influences, and the inspiration behind her 'Rugrats' tattoo.
We Talked to Kim Gordon and She's Just Like Us (Not Really)
Kim Gordon sweats. Kim Gordon shits. Kim Gordon likes Rihanna's "Work."