From classic tracks to raunch and romance, legendary producer Ron Carroll shares his guide to house music
The ‘Minister of Sound’ brings the spotlight back to Chicago with this playlist for Document
Gerald Clayton and Kris Bowers are fostering the next generation of jazz
The musicians and friends discuss Oscar Peterson, learning from each other, and seeking a community of creative expression
Does the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll owe it all to Black culture?
Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ revives debates around pay, appropriation, and who benefits from rebellion
Lost in the noise of the world? Halima has a playlist to make you feel again
Following the release of her latest single ‘Talk,’ the emerging singer-songwriter curates 9 vulnerability-driven tracks for Document
A primer on house music’s foundational records, courtesy of DJ Lady D
Ahead of ARC Music Festival 2022, “Chicago’s house music queen” reviews her genre’s history, from Lil Louis to Ralphi Rosario to a Beyoncé-sampled track
Faye Webster has her mind made up
The singer-songwriter on creative autonomy, withholding nothing, and the making of her orchestral EP, ‘Car Therapy Sessions’
DeathbyRomy’s ‘No Mercy’ is a camp anthem for sick lovers
In the wake of her latest release, Romy Flores confesses the secrets to the embodiment and aesthetic of her dark pop star character
The parasocial relationships—and real-life impact—of maintaining ‘media diaries’ in the streaming age
In the era of Spotify Wrapped, media consumption is a source of community. But does broadcasting the content we consume change our taste?
Just because you can create a digitally rendered pop star, doesn’t mean you should
While AI artists can spare fans from the disappointment of boy band breakups, their popularity raises questions about whether today’s music centers connection or capital
Tank and the Bangas push funk and soul traditions toward the future
Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball, the band’s lead vocalist, joins Document to talk about the state of modern soul and writing while the world burns
Emily Yacina’s books to grow up to
Ahead of the release of ‘All The Things,’ the musician revisits her most formative reads, from explorations of neuroses to reimagined mythologies
DJ Luka Tacon’s soundtrack for summer
The producer shares the playlist for 8 by YOOX’s all-day summertime affair at The Surf Lodge in Montauk
Jensen McRae shares the songs she wishes she wrote
The breakout musician shares a playlist of emotion-inducing tracks that informed her artistic evolution on ‘Are You Happy Now’
Sipper’s songs to feel safe again
To celebrate the release of his sixth album, Joey Beerman shares a playlist for finding creativity in comfort
Viagra Boys descend into man’s rawest form—and the rabbit hole of YouTube conspiracies
On ‘Cave World,’ the Swedish band holds a mirror to American paranoia with snarky, socially cognizant lyrics and stupidly simple guitars
On ‘Janky Star,’ Grace Ives is making pop without persona
The Brooklyn-based musician joins Document to discuss the making of her latest album and the role of self-acceptance in artistic evolution
Lucy’s extensive list of songs he’s cried to
Following the release of ‘Devoted,’ the musician shares a playlist for feeling your feelings
Momma shares songs for the new age rock star
The emerging band spotlights the montage-worthy and the electrifying, from Dolly Parton to Josie and the Pussycats
DJ Minx’s soundtrack to Pride, from Janelle Monáe to Madonna
The mother of Detroit techno shares essential tracks to celebrate love and queer community
Tinashe finds utopia at LadyLand
Document joins the singer-songwriter backstage to discuss the impact of technology on art and her vision of a perfect world
In ‘Sometimes, Forever,’ Soccer Mommy explores the joys and perils of impermanence
Ahead of her album release, the musician spoke to Document about astrology, writer’s block, and the allure behind sad songs
Hedi Slimane’s ‘Portrait of a Musician’ series expands with Jack White
The photographer and creative director captured the artist in an Americana-style shoot for Celine Homme
Within the glitz of Hollywood Hills, Leyla Blue is finding her voice
In championing art as therapy, the Gen Z musician provides a peek into the metaphorical bedroom of an uncertain generation
For Saint Levant, music is a means of creating home
Marwan Abdelhamid joins Document to talk Burna Boy, Edward Said, and the release of his latest single, “One More Time”
Perfume Genius expresses the indefinable on ‘Ugly Season’
For Document’s tenth anniversary issue, musician Mike Hadreas reflects on the physicality of emotions and using anxiety as artistic fuel
In ‘Preacher’s Daughter,’ Ethel Cain creates her own gospel
The Southern-born popstar isn’t interested in escaping her upbringing—instead, she’s bringing everyone else into her world
Sinead O’Brien’s book guide for surreal journeys in absurd times
The Irish punk-poet recommends four otherworldly stories, from Flann O’Brien to Virginia Woolf
The life and death of Blackhaine
On his latest EP, ‘Armour II,’ Tom Heyes’s poetic dexterity drives a narrative ridden with guilt and paranoia
Little Simz subverts the exposure of stardom while standing in her own truth
For Document’s Tenth Anniversary issue, the London-based rapper joins Document to discuss leveling up and using her talent for the greater good
Oliver Sim and Xavier Dolan perceive a new world for queer youth
The bassist and vocalist for The xx joins the Cannes regular to discuss his debut solo album ‘Hideous Bastard’ and the formative impact of 'Buffy...
Papooz and Stéphane Ashpool explore the intersections of style and sound
In celebration of the band’s latest album ‘None Of This Matters Now,’ the duo joins the French designer to discuss the impact of Paris in...
Huguette Tolinga ties modern community with the tradition of Congolese percussion
The singer and multi-instrumentalist created her debut single, ‘Amani Bombe,’ in collaboration with young musicians in Kinshasa
For Hyd, music is a vessel for material transformation
From geothermal mud fields to Death Valley, the artist explores the energetic properties of the earth in three new music videos premiering exclusively for Document
P.H.F.’s playlist for finding mental purity before sunrise
The New Zealand-based artist traverses personal traumas on his most recent album. For Document, he shares a playlist to find sleep amid your own.
Nep Sidhu’s ‘Paradox of Harmonics’ is a creative act of gratitude
The multidisciplinary artist’s first solo exhibition in the US is rooted in Detroit’s lineage of creative collaboration
Sunflower Bean embraces the here and now on ‘Headful of Sugar’
On their latest album, the New York band balances the desire to disconnect with a yearning to be present
BASEMENT’s GeGa Japaridze and Téa Abashidze merge techno’s cutting edge with community engagement
The pair join Knockdown Center’s Tyler Myers to discuss the makings of Wire Festival, a two-night event that reimagines the future of entertainment and activism
On ‘N2KY,’ MOSSY analyzes the relationships of post-adolescence
The artist joins fellow Aussie and collaborator Banoffee to discuss web-era music making
Iggy Pop and Ottessa Moshfegh examine the pathologies of contemporary culture
For Document’s Tenth Anniversary issue, Iggy Pop joins Ottessa Moshfegh to discuss raging against the machine, weaponizing established paradigms, and leaving New York for greener...
Kevin Morby makes friends with the dead on ‘This Is A Photograph’
The artist embarked on a ghoulish tour of artists who have passed, emerging with his most thoughtful album to date
Let’s Eat Grandma may have actually eaten your grandma
The duo joins Document to discuss their new album ‘Two Ribbons,’ dissect their relationship, and attempt to normalize berry picking in graveyards
beabadoobee finds company in herself on ‘Beatopia’
Her latest single ‘See You Soon’ explores the artist’s shroom-induced drive to spend time with herself
Fontaines D.C. reclaim their pride on ‘Skinty Fia’
The band joins Document to discuss their latest album, the failings of guitar music, and balancing national and regional identities
Andrew Bird’s ‘Inside Problems’ tackles the demons that even Headspace can’t deter
The musician joins Document to discuss his latest album and the many branches of his artistic career
The man who attempted to assassinate Reagan is playing a sold out show in Brooklyn
John Hinckley Jr. has 26,000 YouTube subscribers and enough fans to warrant a tour—but is it for the right reasons?
Bakar makes music for the future, with his heart on his sleeve
The artist talks raves, street rap, following his instincts, and his latest album ‘Nobody’s Home’
The deconstruction, and rebirth, of Jenny Hval
The prolific multidisciplinary emerges from the pandemic with ‘Classic Objects,’ a new record that reimagines what it means to be subversive
GeGa Japaridze and Téa Abashidze of Basement expand their vision with Wire Festival
The two-day event will feature a star-studded DJ lineup, as well as art installations and panels on the techno underground
Blu DeTiger’s music is a Gen Z daydream
The artist spoke with Document about her latest single, ‘Hot Crush Lover,’ a complicated relationship with pop, and connecting with fans during COVID
