This week’s Talkhouse Podcast features a bit of a lovefest between two titans of the indie-rock world, Lou Barlow and Ben Bridwell. It’s a cliche, sure, but Lou Barlow probably doesn’t need an introduction around here. A founding member of Dinosaur Jr., he played on…
Kurt Vile in Upstate New York
A month before the release of his excellent 2018 album Bottle It In, Kurt Vile retreated to the Catskills in Upstate New York for a weekend of solace. Residing in a 20-bedroom Victorian estate called Big Indian Springs, Vile spent time preparing for…
Lou Barlow on Playing Bass
Dinosaur Jr. is a band known for their incredibly dense and fuzzy wall of guitar sound summoned by guitarist/singer J Mascis. Lou Barlow, bassist of Dinosaur Jr., discusses ways that he has shaped his bass sound to accompany and enhance…
In the Studio: Dinosaur Jr. ‘FARM’
Pitchfork checked in with Dinosaur Jr. during the recording of their LP, Farm. Watch a full version of new song “I Don’t Wanna Go There.” Plus they talk about the influence of The Black Crow’s “Amorica” and there’s some classic…
LOU BARLOW: The Making of His Record ‘Goodnight Unknown’
Domino will release Lou Barlow’s new album, “Goodnight Unknown.” In the four years since his career-redefining, mostly acoustic record “Emoh,” Lou Barlow has reunited with Dinosaur Jr. and reissued three of Sebadohs classic albums. But as the brilliant new “Goodnight…