5-10-15-20
The Music That Made Laraaji
The New Age icon discusses the songs and sounds that have shaped his life—from Sinatra to Sade, Baptist choirs to Sikh chants, and plenty of joyful dance parties in between.
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.