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Liner Notes Interviews

Independent artists and curators share their music journey — and what’s in rotation right now.

Edited by Jeff Giles

Liner Notes

Liner Notes: Eric "Roscoe" Ambel

Talkin' rock 'n' roll with a master of the craft.

Jeff GilesFeb 27, 2026

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Liner Notes: Laura Burhenn of Mynabirds

"Speaking our truth loudly is the thing that actually helps love spread."

Jeff GilesNov 20, 2025

Liner Notes14 min read

Liner Notes: Cary Baker

Author Cary Baker on the history — and continued relevance — of busking.

Jeff GilesOct 23, 2025

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Liner Notes: Jason Schneider

The author of "That Gun in Your Hand" talks Hendrix's "Hey Joe" and much more

Jeff GilesOct 9, 2025

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Liner Notes: Peter Kerlin of Animal, Surrender!

On the band's new album "A Boot for Every Bane" — and much more

Jeff GilesOct 2, 2025

Liner Notes9 min read

Liner Notes: Social Cinema

We check in with Social Cinema as their debut album nears release

Jeff GilesSep 25, 2025

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Liner Notes: Neil Kohler and Jesse Mann of Tiny Vinyl

With a slew of releases hitting retail, Tiny Vinyl is poised to go big.

Jeff GilesSep 18, 2025

Liner Notes21 min read

Liner Notes: Adam Levy of the Honeydogs

The Honeydogs frontman talks about the band's new album and a whole lot more.

Jeff GilesSep 5, 2025

Liner Notes10 min read

Liner Notes: Rae Isla

Artist Rae Isla shares her musical upbringing and how nature inspires her art

Dan ServantesAug 21, 2025

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Liner Notes: Annie Zaleski

Bestselling author and culture writer Annie Zaleski loves music eloquently.

Jeff GilesAug 8, 2025

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Liner Notes: Rax King

Author Rax King shares the stories behind her new book, Sloppy.

Jeff GilesJul 17, 2025

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Liner Notes: Dan Servantes

Harmonic Co-Founder Dan Servantes gets philosophical on his love of music

Rae IslaJun 2, 2025

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