Welcome to the mid-year edition of Musicology. As we explore all corners of the musical world both literally and figuratively, a common dominator uniting us all can be found in celebrating the shortest and longest days of the year. In musical terms, this means enjoying the Southern delights of Dark Mofo and the winter solstice through to the anticipation of summer festivals such as Lollapalooza in its ancestral home of Chicago. In this issue, we continue to explore such festivals in our ongoing series, Around The World In 80 Festivals, and look back In Hindsight at some recent festivals.
On the artist front, it has always been the aim of Musicology to delve into the minds of musicians and unearth all the processes, thoughts, and nuances that make an artist tick. Interviews featuring the incomparable Kevin Morby and former The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart frontman Kip Berman as The Natvral, show the inner psyche of two exceptionally talented musicians.
Unique features including Tiny Leaves and his pursuit of capturing the sonic landscape of the Shropshire countryside through to the tram track-laden streets of Melbourne in Music Cities, all make for a fascinating read and a jam-packed issue of Musicology.
