Nasim Elyasi

3 weeks ago | atwoodmagazine.com | Nasim Elyasi

Samia discusses her third record ‘Bloodless,’ a grand undertaking of identity, femininity, and mystery, with Atwood Magazine. Stream: ‘Bloodless’ – SamiaYou are a woman with a man inside watching a woman. You are your own voyeur. – Margaret AtwoodThe Minneapolis-based artist has always penned with precision, but this endeavor focuses not on autobiographical slices of life, but a single concept: Dissecting an identity that was constructed for men.

3 weeks ago | atwoodmagazine.com | Nasim Elyasi

Martha Wainwright revisits her self-titled debut record with Atwood Magazine twenty years later, proving that originality and vulnerability do not tarnish with time. ‘Martha Wainwright (20th Anniversary Edition)’ – Martha WainwrightThe daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and sister to Rufus Wainwright, her family’s reputation often precedes her. But Martha Wainwright is decidedly different.

4 weeks ago | atwoodmagazine.com | Nasim Elyasi

Rocky and Ross Lynch of The Driver Era discuss their passionate, emotionally charged fourth LP ‘Obsession’ and the often competing ideals of perception and self-expression. Stream: ‘Obsession’ – The Driver EraPick up a new wardrobe, a new vocabulary, new hobbies without anyone saying, “Hey, good to see you!” or “My, how you’ve changed!” Social media will undoubtedly complicate things, but you can reset your grid and hope for the best. This is a luxury the Lynch brothers cannot afford.

Jan 31, 2025 | atwoodmagazine.com | Nasim Elyasi

Atwood Magazine discusses Franz Ferdinand’s latest record ‘The Human Fear’ – and its expansive undertaking of fear itself – with the band’s lead singer Alex Kapranos. Stream: ‘The Human Fear’ – Franz FerdinandOvercoming fear is an exhilarating experience. I think this is a life-affirming album because overcoming fear is life-affirming. It’s the best part of being alive.

Sep 25, 2024 | atwoodmagazine.com | Nasim Elyasi

Porches’ Aaron Maine turns up the dial on with his sixth LP ‘Shirt,’ making for a bigger, bolder, and better listen. Stream: ‘Shirt’ – PorchesAaron Maine’s project began in 2010 with grungy basement guitar, later adopting an atmospheric and abstract indie sound. At least, until 2021. His 2021 record All Day, Gentle Hold was louder, a committed marriage between electronic music and rock and roll. Through the years, though, Maine never lost his Dick and Jane lyricism.