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Fiona Apple’s 1996 album “Tidal”

The Fiona Apple Starter Guide

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor April 11, 2022

“Tidal” Apple’s first album, “Tidal,” released in 1996, gave the first taste of the haunting melodies she would be later known for. “Shadowboxer,” the third track off the album, shows off...

Pictured above is Kill Rock Stars signee Elliott Smith’s self-titled album.

Label Spotlight: Kill Rock Stars

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor February 23, 2022

Last year, the iconic indie label, Kill Rock Stars, celebrated its 30th anniversary with 63 tracks of label artists covering iconic past Kill Rock Stars signees’ songs. I wish I could say I was tracking...

Label spotlight: Sub Pop

Label spotlight: Sub Pop

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor October 29, 2021

Chances are if you’ve ever paid any attention to grunge music, you’ve listened to something from Sub Pop, the legendary Seattle music label. Sub Pop actually started out as a community radio show called...

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