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Rock Lit
Talib Kweli Read Patti Smith’s Memoir to Prep For His Autobiography

Hive talks to the MC about his new album and reading biographies to find his place in the world.

04.26.13
Emily Zemler
Rock Lit
How a Wordless 1929 Novel Inspired Jim James’ Solo Album

Hive talks to the musician about Haruki Murakami and writing a film score just in case someone made a film.

04.04.13
Emily Zemler
Rock Lit
Hive Asks: What Did You Read This Year? — Rock Lit

Hive talks to Tegan Quin, Angel Haze, P.O.S. about what they read in 2012.

12.21.12
Emily Zemler
Rock Lit
Jason Lytle Loves a Good Survival Story

Tales of outdoor adventure inspire his songwriting.

10.29.12
Emily Zemler
Rock Lit
Stars’ Torquil Campbell Reads the Macabre

The Canadian rocker talks to Hive about mystery books, Shakespeare and writing Baudelaire lines on everything.

10.02.12
Emily Zemler
Interviews, Rock Lit
Twin Shadow Says Songs About Books Are for ‘Smart Idiots’

George Lewis Jr. talks about writing his first short stories and why he gets annoyed with ‘booky musicians.’

08.02.12
Emily Zemler
Rock Lit
Regina Spektor Puts Her Favorite Books on Repeat

The Moscow-born singer talks to us about Soviet bards and her love of Greek mythology.

06.01.12
Emily Zemler

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