Handstamp

The latest Handstamp Interview is with Brian Borcherdt of Holy Fuck. We talked Nova Scotia, nostalgia, Pantera and powerful reunions. open.substack.com/pub/handstamp/…

Cruz Beckham single is going down well then.

It’s Chet Faker’s release day. Read our recent interview about high school bands, six-hour DJ sets, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Melbourne and New York right here. open.substack.com/pub/handstamp/…

The latest Handstamp Interview is with Courtney Marie Andrews. We discuss Karaoke, Joni, Fish Fries, Neil, Phoenix, Seattle and Nashville. open.substack.com/pub/handstamp/…

@steadycraig @CassFreshUSA @madidiaz @themjeans @donetodeath @westermanmusic @IdlewildtheBand and… Dag Och Natt Clara Mann Ghostwoman Anna B Savage Christian Lee Hutson @wearescientists @fellythekid @yasisalek @DaisyTheGreat Mat Baynton Pond

Major thanks to this year’s guests: @steadycraig Flock of Dimes @CassFreshUSA @madidiaz Uwade Jasmine.4.t @themjeans @donetodeath Ben Lippett Gold Panda Rio Kosta @westermanmusic Janine Constant Smiles @IdlewildtheBand Chastity Belt

HAPPY NEW YEAR! To mark the end of 2025, I looked back at some common Handstamp themes and threads from this year’s interviews. Including the most frequently discussed artist, venue and festival. open.substack.com/pub/handstamp/…

@RealEmirHan Dano is incredible. What did he do to upset him?

Quentin Tarantino says 'There Will Be Blood' would've had a chance to be his greatest film of the 21st century if it didn't have Paul Dano in it "Dano is weak sauce, man. He’s just such a weak, weak, uninteresting guy.”

The latest Handstamp interview is with Flock of Dimes. We discussed Baltimore, being present, life in LA, living room shows, North Carolina and the aspirational treadmill. open.substack.com/pub/handstamp/…

This dork has influence.

@johnvvariety It’s by no means my favourite, but I think people view it as a proving ground. If you can adapt, you’ve passed the test. (Put them in the KEXP studio any day, Brodie Sessions and House of Strombo too)

NPR Tiny Desk is an example of normalized insanity. The premise is a band's nightmare––playing in a small room with dry signals and no mix in stale light. At best it's almost good, at worst it destroys careers. I think it only endures because people subconsciously hate musicians

Charli XCX had the Strictly band at her wedding.

Navigating concert height politics at 6’9.

The latest Handstamp Interview is with Jason Stewart (@themjeans) We discussed hardcore shows, influential DJ sets, improv, live podcasts, Britpop nights and the concert that changed everything. open.substack.com/pub/handstamp/…

The latest Handstamp Interview is with Westerman. We talked about ‘A Jackal’s Wedding’, Robert Plant and learning to love live shows. open.substack.com/pub/handstamp/…

The latest Handstamp interview is with @madidiaz We talked about inclusive hardcore shows, leaving college, playing stadiums, ‘leaning in’ and her new record ‘Fatal Optimist’, out on @AntiRecords @handstamp/note/p-177015807?r=clsdv&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@handstamp/not…

The latest Handstamp interview is with Constant Smiles We talked Martha’s Vineyard, gardening, finding your voice, bad stage dives, the scenes in Chicago and New York. We also mentioned their upcoming record on @felte_label and collaborating with @CassFreshUSA 🖌️ @alicebowsher

tfw you’ve got a great interview about live music scheduled for upload and Substack has been compromised.