Q&a Ty Segall – On album Twins, releasing three LPs in a year, why ‘beach’ songs suck & more

This article originally appeared on Qthemusic.com Practically a one man music scene - and often a one man band - Ty Segall has enjoyed growing cult success with his fuzz-heavy garage rock and roll and a relentless work rate that's seen him release over ten albums in just six years (he was only a full …

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Q&a Cass McCombs – “There’s no logic!” Singing for your supper, honesty, becoming a jellyfish & more

This article originally appeared on Qthemusic.com   Cass McCombs has just released his new album, Big Wheel And Others - and it's a big deal. Well, it's a double for starters, but it recently picked up five stars in Q. There's a feature with the singer-songwriter in our new issue, Q329 which is out now, …

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Q&a Tame Impala – “You don’t want to feel constrained” Kevin Parker on new tunes, new bandmates & more

This article originally appeared on Qthemusic.com Having released their second album Lonerism in October last year, Perth's Tame Impala find themselves a long way from home this summer on tour - having already made stops at festivals including Glastonbury and Primavera. With their music exposed to millions for the first time via Elephant appearing in …

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Q&A Hamilton Leithauser “The Black Hours? It’s dark, but it’s not sad dark. It’s nightlife…”

This article originally appeared on Qthemusic.com After 14 years fronting acclaimed US indie band The Walkmen, Hamilton Leithauser will release his debut solo album, The Black Hours, next month (2 June). Speaking to Q the singer explains why it was time for him - along with bandmates Walter Martin and Peter Matthew Bauer who also …

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Column – “I’m a closet optimist…” Last night in London with Leonard Cohen

This article originally appeared on Qthemusic.com “I’m going to leave the room when the record plays, so you can grimace and wince at your own disposal,” announces a slightly diminished-looking Leonard Cohen to the room of journalists and well-wishers at the Canadian High Commissioner in London’s Mayfair. In town for one night only – last …

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