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Some Emo Parenting Advice From American Football
The godfathers of modern emo talked to us about balancing touring, parenting, and dealing with the pressure of being a cult band.
Mike Kinsella Listens to Vampire Weekend: "Was this on 'The O.C.'?"
Ahead of the release of American Football (LP3), the Owen, and Cap’n Jazz veteran listens to Vampire Weekend’s 2008 debut for the first time.
Owen's Video for "Lost" Finds the Beauty in Sucking at Skateboarding
Mike Kinsella calls on some of his very, very amateur skater friends for this video.
Owen Embraces the Ordinary in the Video for "Settled Down"
The Chicago native involved in American Football, Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc, and more, has teamed up with Bon Iver's S. Carey for a new song and video.
Hear American Football Gracefully Adapt Their Formula on New Track "Give Me The Gun"
It's the second single from their first album in 16 years.
Rank Your Records: Mike Kinsella Rates His Owen Albums
The accidental indie pioneer reflects on his post-American Football catalog.
American Football Announce a New Album, 'American Football,' and Release Its First Track
Like their 1999 debut, the new album will be called 'American Football.'
Noisey Beats 1: Lil Durk, Mike Kinsella of Owen, Key Nyata, and More
This week's episode is all about Chicago as we check in with two of the city's greats about their latest projects.
Never Meant: The Complete Oral History of American Football
The members look back at their brief time together, and accidentally creating one of the most influential records of its time.
Hear a Song from Owen (Mike Kinsella) Off His Split with Kevin Devine
On the fifth installment of his Devinyl Splits series, Devine taps the American Football frontman.
We Had a Teen Interview Emo Godfather Mike Kinsella About Teenage Feelings
Noisey's teen talked to the American Football/Cap'n Jazz frontman about feelings and junk.
Those American Football Reunion Shows Proved Adolescence is a Bigger Trip Second Time Round
We all went anticipating heartbreak, but it was less tears in beers and more like a big family reunion.