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DJ Shadow on the Music That Made Him
The instrumental hip-hop innovator talks about the songs, albums, and artists that have meant the most to him—“The Message,” OK Computer, Public Enemy—five years at a time.
Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh on the Music That Made Him
On his 70th birthday, the art-punk icon and film composer discusses the music that’s meant the most to him—Patsy Cline, square dancing 45s, a Burger King jingle—five years at a time.
Lucinda Williams on the Music That Made Her
The venerable singer-songwriter talks about the artists and albums that have meant the most to her—Sade, Audioslave, Tricky—five years at a time.
El-P on the Music That Made Him
The indie rap legend and one half of Run the Jewels talks about the albums and songs that have meant the most to him—Queen, EPMD, A$AP Rocky—five years at a time.
The B-52s’ Kate Pierson on the Music That Made Her
The irrepressible frontwoman talks about the artists and songs that have meant the most to her—Bowie, R.E.M., OutKast—five years at a time.
Scarface on the Music That Made Him
The 49-year-old rap great talks about the artists and albums that have meant the most to him throughout his life—Prince, Coldplay, Kendrick—five years at a time.
Noah Baumbach on the Music of His Life
The 50-year-old filmmaker talks about the artists and albums that have meant the most to him—Madonna, LCD Soundsystem, Yeezus—five years at a time.
Róisín Murphy on the Music That Made Her
The 46-year-old dance-pop cult-favorite on a life spent in clubs, jamming to Sonic Youth, Little Sister, and plenty of UK DJs.
Carly Rae Jepsen on the Music That Made Her
The 33-year-old pop star talks about the artists and songs that have meant the most to her throughout her life—Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Savage Garden—five years at a time.
Abbi Jacobson on the Music That Made Her
The 35-year-old “Broad City” star talks about the artists and albums that have meant the most to her through her life—Phish, Jenny Lewis, Salt-N-Pepa—five years at a time.
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Bill Hader on the Music That Made Him
The 40-year-old comedian talks about the artists and albums that have meant the most to him through his life—Frank Zappa, Kendrick Lamar, Broken Social Scene—five years at a time.
Juicy J on the Music of His Life
The 43-year-old rapper, producer, DJ, and label exec talks about the songs and artists that have meant the most to him—Dionne Warwick, Sha Na Na, Gucci Mane—five years at a time.
Henry Rollins on the Music of His Life
The 58-year-old punk icon and master of intensity talks about the songs and artists that have meant the most to him—John Coltrane, Isaac Hayes, Ted Nugent—five years at a time.
Pitchfork Founder Ryan Schreiber on the Music of His Life
As he moves on from the company he began, the 42-year-old takes a look back at the songs and albums that have meant the most to him, five years at a time.
Malcolm Gladwell on the Music of His Life
The 55-year-old author, podcaster, and all-around brilliant guy talks about the songs and artists that have meant the most to him—Willie Nelson, Brian Eno, Kanye West—five years at a time.
The Music That Made Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy
The 51-year-old rock realist talks about the songs, albums, and artists that have meant the most to him throughout his life—including Missy Elliott, Minutemen, and Amy Winehouse—five years at a time.
The Music That Made Neneh Cherry a Pop Rebel
The 54-year-old talks about the songs, albums, and artists that have meant the most to her throughout her life—including ABBA, Lil’ Kim, and Frank Ocean—five years at a time.
The Music That Made Cat Power’s Chan Marshall
The 46-year-old singer-songwriter talks about the songs, albums, and artists that have meant the most to her throughout her life—including Aretha, Nick Cave, and Hot Boys—five years at a time.
Interpol’s Paul Banks on the Music That Made Him
The 40-year-old frontman talks about the songs and albums that have meant the most to him throughout his globe-trotting life—from Nirvana to 50 Cent to Frank Ocean—five years at a time.
French Icon Françoise Hardy on the Music of Her Life
The 74-year-old singer talks about the songs that have impacted her most, five years at a time.
David Byrne on the Music That Made Him
At 65, the art-rock legend talks about the songs and albums of his life, five years at a time.
Yo La Tengo on the Music That Made Them Indie-Rock Heroes
Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley, and James McNew talk about the songs and albums of their lives, five years at a time.