From Asheville, North Carolina, April is the author of Object Permanence and Spine. Family legend says that before she could even stand on her own, she would dance in her walker to the sound of bands like Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd. Her dancing skills have not improved since then, but she has maintained a healthy love for good, loud music, with her tastes running mostly toward grunge, punk, psychedelic rock, and most things with alt- in front of them.
Jon Langford of MekonsMekons mainstay Jon Langford explains how the band has adapted since forming as a musically naive antidote to The Clash in 1977.
Dex RomweberDex Romweber, a major influence on Jack White, talks about his minor-key mentality and off-kilter influences.
Sublime Lyrics QuizSublime's lead singer Bradley Nowell died in 1996, but his lyrics left a legacy. See if you can identify them.
Jamie "Jonny 5" Laurie of FlobotsKnown for "Handlebars," about a guy who goes mad with power and becomes a dictator, Flobots are making music for social change in a time of disillusionment.
Dean WeenDean breaks down The Deaner Album and talks about his mom's nightmare-inducing cream puffs. 
Claude Coleman, Jr. On The Resurrection Of WeenWeen's drummer talks about the band's return and why you don't play for the money.
JD Wilkes of Legendary Shack ShakersHe's backed off the nihilism, but JD still dreams songs and stalks the stage like a lunatic.
