By Dylan HollandAssistant Music Director I sat and talked with Steve Lamos, drummer for American Football, a post-rock/emo band that gained fame after the release of their 1999 self-titled album, American Football. In this over-the-phone interview, Lamos talks about touring … Continue reading An Interview with Steve Lamos of American Football
By Syd SmithMusic Journalist I had the pleasure of catching a phone call with Max Turnbull, formerly known as Slim Twig, who just put out a debut album with his band mates under the name Badge Epoque Ensemble that guest … Continue reading An Interview with Max Turnbull
By Victoria Roxanne HillMusic Journalist Geographer released their EP New Jersey this March and have been on tour supported by Manatee Commune this spring. Lead singer, Mike Deni, has been working over the past year to create an album that … Continue reading Talking with Geographer at The Parish
By Syd SmithMusic Journalist The Naked Giants, Grant Mullen (guitar), Gianni Aiello (bass) and Henry LaVallee (drums), are making earl grey tea in the green room at Emo’s Austin right before their set. Across from me on the couch sits … Continue reading Interview with Naked Giants
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist On Sunday, I sat down with Kenneth Frost and Dave North of the Austin neopsych-funk-dance band, The Cuckoos. We discussed a new sound for the band, inspirations, public image and more. The full audio … Continue reading An Interview with The Cuckoos
By Iliana RamirezMusic Journalist Just before the release of their new EP, EP II, I got to chat with Houston-based band, astragal. The band is comprised of Jimmy (vocals and guitar), David (bass guitar) and Sam (drums). Through each single … Continue reading Interview with astragal
By Cheyenne YoungMusic Journalist When I say I haven’t stopped talking about this band for months on end, I mean it. I think I talk about GOOD. more often than GOOD. talks about GOOD. Over the weekend, I had the … Continue reading An Interview with GOOD.
By Thomas Dunlap Music Journalist Based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lounge FM’s chilled-out vibe emulates the cold environment of their hometown. Although the wintry vocals and icy instrumentation echo a snow-covered landscape, the grooves and energy of the music are … Continue reading Lounge FM Love Will Let You Down Album Review and Interview
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist A train whistle blows into the first seconds of Indoor Creature’s new single, “Selfish Liars.” Like waking up on the wrong side of the bed, after you slept through your first class on a … Continue reading Indoor Creature: New Single and Interview
By Neil Manning Music Journalist The band Sure Sure and I discussed their music, past and future, along with what makes the band unique. They are coming to Austin on October 16 at Barracuda on their second official tour. Don’t … Continue reading Sure Sure Interview
By Conner Yarbrough Music Journalist Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham, known together as Ohmme, are the Chicago-born and -based duo exemplifying the versatility of the electric guitar and its power when mixed with voices like theirs. In an over-the-phone interview, … Continue reading Ohmme Interview
By Clayton Chaney Music Journalist This past week I was fortunate enough to talk with indie-pop/ rock artist, Mikky Ekko. He has been touring with the wonderful rockstar Borns. They made a stop in Austin at Stubb’s outdoor amphitheater. Mikky shared … Continue reading Interview with Mikky Ekko
By Margaret Gallagher Music Journalist I was lucky enough to sit down with L.A. dream pop artists Bridgette Moody and John Seasons of Haunted Summer and discuss unique studio experiences, the honest and the overrated, and paying your dues on … Continue reading An Interview with Haunted Summer
By Brooke Adams Music Journalist At Sound on Sound Fest, I fought through mud and food trucks to make my way to the press tent where I met with the Frights. The guys munched on tacos while we talked about … Continue reading Tattoos, Tacos and Touring: An Interview with the Frights
By Sawyer Stull Music Journalist Fresh off of the stage after a stellar performance at The Mohawk in Austin, members of the up and coming Chicago based Doo-Wop rock group Modern Vices were gracious enough to give me some time … Continue reading Modern Vices Interview: Band Talks Influences, Hopeful Stonehenge Venue and Finding Their Name
By Natalia Glenn Float Fest Press Team Yeasayer happens to be one of Brooklyn’s many underrated experimental rock bands. Gaining tons of momentum back in 2007, Yeasayer was not too far away from us due to their participation in SXSW that … Continue reading Float Fest 2016 Yeasayer Interview
By Kendra Sells Head for the Hills Press Team Tweed is not only a funkadelic band from Philadelphia, but they are a sweet group of guys that took a chance and gave me, a complete stranger, a ride from … Continue reading Head for the Hills: Tweed Interview
By Kendra Sells Hip-Hop Reviewer I sat down with Chief and TheDoomsDayDevice at Weird City Hip-Hop festival to discuss his contribution to experimental hip-hop. The San Martian performed on the Chapel Stage at the festival along with his mysterious DoomsDayDevice, a … Continue reading Weird City Fest: Interview with Chief and TheDoomsDayDevice
