Big Takeover: Issue 93 Fall 2023

Interviews: Slowdive (on the cover), Sloan Pt. 2, Lenny Kaye on Nuggets, Fountains of Wayne, Blonde Redhead, The Clientele, Emma Anderson (ex-Lush), Ivy Pt. 2, Soft Science, The Modernettes/Los Popularos, Crime and the City Solution, Deer Tick, Mountain Goats, Sweeping Promises, Plush Machine (ex-Libertines U.S.), The 1981, Ratboys, The Make Three, Big Stir Records Editorials: Rabid: “R.I.P. The Effigies’ John Kezdy, 1959-2023: Farewell to a Fine Friend and Frontman Supreme” * Kelson: “Your Favorite ’90s Indie Band Has Just Blown Up—or Not” * Lauden: “Welcome Interstate Managers Turns 20: Fountains of Wayne” Live: Alvvays (And Alex G) * Baseball Project (And Stephen Mccarthy) * Beths * John Cale * Chameleons * Shana Cleveland * Feelies * Lotion (And Bird Streets) * Pernice Brothers (And Mini Orchestra) * Sloan * Slowdive * Drom 30 Festival: French, Dots Will Echo, Joy Cleaner, Flower, Sleepyhead, Antietam, Cathedral Ceilings, Das Damen CD/Vinyl/Cassette/Digital Reviews: A Certain Ratio