Vancouver-based grunge-pop band Buddie talk about some of themes of their latest record—inequity, gender roles, the role of community—the album artwork, and how the band came together.

Nick and Shane Sullivan of Joyer talk about their experiences recording in Chicago, the inspirations behind their slight sonic shift, and their time living in various cities. Joyer's fifth album, On the Other End of the Line… is out this Friday, October 24, via Julia’s War. Read the transcript or watch the full interview with Joyer here.

Nick Whittemore and Keegan Graziane of Bruiser and Bicycle chat about Deep Country, where their third record stands in the band’s discography, their collaboration with Jennifer Maher Coleman, and recommend some albums that’ll help you better understand the fabric of Deep Country.