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ON AN ON Refuse To Give In: A Look At This Great Young Band

Indie upstart ON AN ON showcase a fresh, youthful sound that is invigorated by the close communication of three band members who are intimately aware of each others' sonic involvement. Here's an in-depth look at this group that is a definite must-watch band for 2013.

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Natalia Zukerman’s Gypsies, Clowns and A Live Album Not To Be Missed

Glide Magazine recently spoke to Natalia about what it was like to open up this work to so many other voices at once, how they coordinated the entire event, what decisions went into making the evening a success, as well as her musings on the future of her career, songwriting and how much painting inspires her to continue as an artist in all senses of the word.

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All Messed Up: Tegan and Sara On Success and New Album Heartthrob

Glide Magazine's Editor Peter Zimmerman spoke with Sara Quin last week about the new album. In their talk, Sara discusses the frustrations she finds with indie rock's obsession with obscurity and antipathy for widespread success, what it's like to work with someone who has produced records for P!nk and why she and Tegan are the next Beyoncé.

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Martha Wainwright’s Triumphant Return With Come Home To Mama

"Come Home To Mama" is a true return to form for Wainwright, and proves that not only does she have a place in contemporary music, but she deserves one. Glide Magazine recently spoke with her about this new album, what it was like working with a 3 year-old and her love for LCD Soundsystem.

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Ben Gibbard: Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA 11/13/2012

While this concert revealed the inconsistent quality of his recent solo work, and also exposed just how central Death Cab For Cutie’s instrumentation is to the power of their songs, Ben Gibbard put on a thoroughly enjoyable and downright exquisite performance.

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Better Off With HAIM: An Inside Look At Indie’s Best New Trio

Glide Magazine recently spoke with HAIM about their Forever EP, their beginnings as a family band, plans for a 2013 full-length release, what 90s influences play out in their music and lives around Southern California, and which Fleetwood Mac album they'd most like to cover.

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Stars: The North

The North divulges the intense heartfelt-ness of this band, that is the cornerstone of exactly what Stars as a group is– sometimes excessive, but never without sincerity, profundity and the type of passionate enthusiasm that few bands possess.

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California Wives Teach Us Art History

Glide Magazine recently spoke with Jayson Kramer of California Wives about the band’s history, the writing and recording of Art History, their love of British bands and what they’re planning for the future of the band.

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Alex Wong Opens Up About New Venture A City On A Lake

Glide Magazine recently spoke with Alex Wong about his new album, the path he’s taken from toddler to adult, his time with Vienna Teng, what excites him about being a producer for acts like Delta Rae, Melissa Ferrick and Ari Hest, and above all what it’s like to make a name for yourself in a business that celebrates innovation and individuality but doesn’t exactly make it the easiest to navigate the many, many pitfalls of a life as an artist.

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