An Interview With Maps
In 2013, I messaged Maps for the first time and requested a Useless Critic interview with him. Maps is just about one of the nicest musicians I've ever spoken with, and through neither of our own faults (perhaps mine, because I'm forgetful AF) the interview never happened. But six years later, here we are - and James Chapman (Maps) and I have finally touched base. Also, if you've never heard of Maps and you love that wonderful kind of atmospheric stuff M83 and Sigur Ros do so well, I highly recommend giving him a listen. His debut album "We Can Create" is a well-kept secret of mainstream music - a modest modern classic that was nominated for the Mercury Prize upon its release. "Both Sides" - his lead single from this year's "Colours. Reflect. Time. Loss." is the best of Maps - it's a happy, glitchy tune that soars. If a song could propel you through the clouds, it'd sound like this. Below are the questions I asked to Ja...
