Jonathan Valania

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Steve Jones Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

From the abuse to the spiraling drug addiction, the rock 'n' roll, masturbation, and thievery—no topic is sacrosanct for the Sex Pistol guitarist.
Jonathan Valania
1.13.17
Interviews

Steve Jones Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

From the abuse to the spiraling drug addiction, the rock 'n' roll, masturbation, and thievery—no topic is sacrosanct for the Sex Pistol guitarist.
Jonathan Valania
1.13.17
Interviews

Fred Armisen Can't Keep Track of the 245 Plus Characters in His Brain

'Portlandia' is coming to an end! What's up with 'Documentary Now!'?Why is he spending his 50th in a cemetery? We asked some questions and Armisen answered.
Jonathan Valania
11.3.16
Interviews

Bossanova Bowie: Seu Jorge Hits the Road as His Character from 'The Life Aquatic’

We talk loss, Bowie, Bill Murray, and more with the Brazilian legend.
Jonathan Valania
11.2.16
Interviews

Brian Wilson's Happily Ever After (or a Close Approximation Thereof)

The legendary Beach Boys auteur's new memoir tells the story of a troubled, gifted man battling his own mind. We sat down with him to talk past, present, and 'Pet Sounds.'
Jonathan Valania
10.16.16
Interviews

We Talk to R.E.M.'s Mike Mills About Big Star's Enduring Legacy

Big Star have long been cult favorites—romanticized, pillaged, beloved—and this new 69-track boxset is another chance to gorge.
Jonathan Valania
10.14.16
Interviews

The X-Man Cometh: A Conversation with John Doe of Legendary Punk Group X

We spoke to the bassist about his new book 'Under the Big Black Sun,' and the early days of the Los Angeles band.
Jonathan Valania
5.30.16
Interviews

John Cale's 21st Century: Music for a New Society, for a New Society

The Velvet Underground's founder discusses the dramatic rework of his seminal LP 'Music for a New Society,' plus he talks Lou Reed, drugs, God, punk, and much more.
Jonathan Valania
2.3.16