Alison Sudol
LA-based actress and musician, Alison Sudol, on saying goodbye to A Fine Frenzy, taking a risk to pursue acting, and finding herself through facing her fears.
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Night Beds
Singer-songwriter Winston Yellen, better known as Night Beds, on becoming a musician on his own terms, the friends and family who helped guide him on his path, and the unexpected new sound of his second album, Ivywild.
Tei Shi
Read an excerpt from our Issue Three interview with Tei Shi, who shares about growing up in an eclectic mix of environments and cultures, the “Aha!” moment when she decided to pursue music for real, and the continual risks we take in creating and sharing.
Jenny Hval
Norwegian songwriter and musician, Jenny Hval, reveals the risk she took with her new album, Apocalypse, girl, how growing up in Norway’s Bible Belt influenced the record, and the importance of looking inward before putting work out.
Sharon Van Etten
Read an excerpt from our print-exclusive interview with New York City-based musician, Sharon Van Etten, who recalls her path into music, her biggest risks, and her best advice to those starting out. Enjoy Sharon’s full interview in TGD Mag, Issue Two, available in our shop.
Iron & Wine
We’ve been fans of Sam Beam’s music since the early days of Iron & Wine, which is why we’re excited to tell you that his new album, Archive Series Volume No. 1, is out today! We recently sat down with Sam, who shared about his path from working in film and teaching to becoming a full-time musician, digging through the archives for his latest record, and upcoming projects. Enjoy this excerpt from our conversation with him and look for the full interview in print this spring!
Emilíana Torrini
Emilíana Torrini, Iceland-based singer and songwriter, recalls her first musical influence, explains why and how she refuses to be consumed by the industry, and encourages us to get the hours in early on to find out who we are—and then stick to it.
Noah Gundersen
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Noah Gundersen has dedicated his life to music: he recorded his first album at the age of 13, played his first show at 15, and began touring at 18. Although he has been singing, playing, and writing songs for the greater part of a decade, Noah doesn’t believe that he will ever truly “arrive”. He’ll be the first person to tell you that some of his success has been pure chance—as it was when his music was featured on the TV show, Sons of Anarchy. Despite his accomplishments, he asserts that none of it would have happened without dedicating himself to the years of hard work beforehand. Read on as Noah shares his insight on what it means to truly be successful, and why we should all focus on the journey rather than the “arrival.” —Tammi, TGD Editorial Intern
Lissie
Spirited and independent, Lissie has forged her own path as a musician, unfaltering in her pursuit of happiness over money. On the single “Shameless” from her latest album, Back to Forever, Lissie belts out the refrain: “I don’t want to be famous if I got to be shameless. If you don’t know what my name is…so what?” and she means it. No stranger to the limelight, Lissie was personable and candid in conversation as she shared about her earliest experiences performing, what gave her the confidence to pursue music, and why she’ll always choose creative freedom over fame. May Lissie’s words give you the courage to be yourself, stand up for what you believe in, and choose happiness over all other things. —Tina
Invisible Creature
We’re absolutely honored to feature Don and Ryan Clark of Invisible Creature for our last issue of 2013! Like many who have found their way into the world of design and illustration, Don and Ryan’s journey started with music. From there, it branched out into running their first design studio, Asterik, and then Invisible Creature. The work that Don and Ryan have put out over the years is astounding, and we think you’ll enjoy getting to know them personally. Sit down, relax, and take some time to read about how Don and Ryan found their footing in a niche that is very much a reflection of all the things they love, and let it inspire you to find a way to dive headfirst into what you love, too. —Tina
