Frantic Lullaby discusses its inception during their high school and college years, the genre they deem ‘post rock shoegaze,’ pre-stage performance anxiety, the new single “Blurry Vision,” collaboration and songwriting, being the leader in a band, and the practical goals and aspirations in the time of streaming and ‘pay to play.’ […]
John Ramsey of Cleveland band Orange Animal discusses the origin of the band’s name, the stories behind songs on their recent album Still Frames, using string accompaniment and collaborating with musicians, writing music during COVID, playing at the infamous Viper Room, and their upcoming tour. […]
Andy Summers discusses The Cracked Lens + A Missing String tour; living and studying in California; photography, including his opinion of AI; punk and New Wave; and a couple of the Police songs, including “Mother.” […]
Tash Petrou of the London band Casual Wednesday discusses the origin of the band’s name; how Drew Barrymore, roller derby, and an accident kickstarted her music career; Essex girls; the EP Visions; gigging in London; the support from queer bands; opening for Republica at the O2 Islington; and new music. […]
In the interview, Johnny McCuaig discusses how bag pipes were incorporated into their rock music; the band’s Star Trek-themed video for their cover of Slade’s “Run Runaway”; the logistics of the band playing when there are 8 hours between them; Vegas gigs and Bike Week in Sturgis; their latest release “Soldier On,” which helps veterans; and the upcoming release “Kenistino.” […]
Vern Springer and James Hampton of Second Hand Mojo discuss the origin of the band’s name; the band’s 70s sound and their admiration of ZZ Top and Boston; the ‘new’ classic rock sound; life during COVID; their comparison to Huey Lewis & the News (sans the sax); Wang Chung; their thoughts on touring; and the making of the video for “Good Vibes.” […]
Charlie Souza discusses Mudcrutch; working with Gregg Almann and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; the early-70s bands–glam rock White Witch, blues rock Cactus, and rock Bacchus; and Radio St. Pete. […]
Secondary Colors discusses their interest in 60s music (e.g., The Pretty Things, Dave Clark Five, the Zombies, etc.), the formation of the band, and their bright pastel jumpsuits! […]
Sammy Lee of Red Reign discusses the band’s latest single “Don’t Look Back,” writing music during COVID, mental health, and using the double-kick bass drum for music. […]
Teddy Clarke discusses his retro look (very Teddy Boy), songwriting during COVID, collaborating with Ben Bogen, songwriter/mixer of Analog & Digital, the formation of the live band, his background in theatre, growing up in London with the wealth of musicians and venues, his video making with a Super 8, performing on BBC Introducing, and plans for the future. […]
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