In DIIV’s latest album ‘Is the Is Are,’ lead singer Zachary Cole Smith is his own biggest critic, as many songs tackle his struggle with substance abuse.
Arts, Music
Parquet Courts, Mac Demarco, and Porches in Singles This Week
Parquet induces anxiety with ‘Dust,’ Demarco yearns for childhood in ‘Missing the Old Me,’ and Porches takes you on a hypnotic ride with ‘Cars.’
Arts, Column
When Artists Lose the Need to Experiment and Take Risks
When the world is listening through the internet, more pressure has been put on artists to conform. Accessibility has become a bigger issue as artists wish to appeal to a wider audience.