Interviews

Crash Kings

LA-based band Crash Kings (Tony Beliveau on vocals, keys, clavinet, Mike Beliveau on bass and Jason Morris on drums) released their first self-titled album last May, thrilling critics and rock fans alike. Piano-heavy rock often feels flat and like it should be on a “Grey’s Anatomy” episode, but Crash Kings hit hard with heavy bass, drums, piano,... [Read this interview]

Ricky Woolstenhulme Jr. of Lifehouse

On March 2nd Lifehouse (Jason Wade on lead vocals/guitar, Ricky Woolstenhulme Jr. on drums, Bryce Soderberg on bass and newly added guitarist Ben Carey) are set to release their fifth studio album aptly titled Smoke & Mirrors.  The title, also a song on the album, represents the melding of songs that capture the essence of the band’s live... [Read this interview]

Genevieve Schatz of Company of Thieves

A radio DJ once referred to Genevieve Schatz’ voice as “like buttah.” Company of Thieves’ debut album doesn’t do Genevieve’s voice justice, nor does it adequately capture the band’s stage presence and energy. But the sense you get from both is that this band is both gutsy and genuine. Ordinary Riches – much like its literary influence,... [Read this interview]

Matt Shultz of Cage The Elephant

After being swooped up by a UK label after playing SXSW, Cage the Elephant (Matt Shultz on vocals, Brad Shultz on guitar, Daniel Tichenor on bass, Lincoln Parish on guitar and Jared Champion on drums) spent two years building a name for themselves before coming back to the US. The time was well-spent; their debut album burst onto the scene and was one... [Read this interview]

Ryan Yerdon of Puddle of Mudd

“Volume 4: Songs In The Key Of Love & Hate”, the new album from Puddle of Mudd, debuts on December 8th.  With three successful albums under their belt Puddle of Mudd has made a career out of being the underdog.  Constantly flying under the radar and consistently releasing gold and platinum selling albums it’s hard to understand why the band... [Read this interview]

Zach Filkins of OneRepublic

On November 17th OneRepublic (Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, Drew Brown, Brent Kutzle, and Eddie Fisher)  will release “Waking Up”, the follow up to their debut album “Dreaming Out Loud”.  If you’re sensing a trend with the titles “Waking Up” may surprise you.  The new material is a bit more up-tempo and the product of their exciting times... [Read this interview]

Sameer Bhattacharya of Flyleaf

Less than a decade ago, an unknown alternative rock band named Flyleaf (Lacey Mosley on vocals, Sameer Bhattacharya on guitar, Jared Hartmann on guitar, Pat Seals on bass and james Culpepper on drums) formed in Temple, Texas.   Three short years later, they would release their self-titled debut album – which would eventually go platinum.  After... [Read this interview]

Dan Kurtz & Martina Sorbara of Dragonette

Initially formed at a folk festival in Canada in 2005, Dragonette moved to London where they were welcomed by the land of club kids and queens. Dragonette is a riotous time-warp into the 80s new wave-pop realm, the infectious group makes even the most reluctant listener dance, or at least whirl about a bit, mesmerized by the flashing lights and Martina’s... [Read this interview]

Aaron Gillespie of The Almost

On November 3rd The Almost will release their new album Monster Monster, the follow up to their debut album Southern Weather.  Although “Southern Weather” could be described as more of an Aaron Gillespie solo project with the band coming to fruition after the fact, Monster Monster was a collaborative effort from start to finish with everyone in... [Read this interview]

Ryan McClain & Tim McLaughlin of The White Tie Affair

2009 has been quite a year for The White Tie Affair (Chris Wallace on vocals, Tim McLaughlin on drums, Ryan McClain on keyboards and guitar and Sean P on guitar and programming).  Touring with Secondhand Serenade, The Fame Ball (with Lady Gaga), and spending most of the summer on Warped Tour, the band is now out in support of their own headlining tour. ... [Read this interview]

Isaac Koren of The Kin

Not too long ago, Australian brothers Thorry and Isaac Koren were heading in very different musical directions as members of separate bands, until one event brought them together to form The Kin. Their newest album released on October 6th “The UPside” is a follow-up to “Rise and Fall,” and is chock full of piano and guitar rock. The Kin is promoting... [Read this interview]

Justin Richards of A Rocket To The Moon

It’s hard to imagine that a few years ago A Rocket To The Moon was just Nick Santino posting songs from his bedroom.  But from the very beginning Santino was clear that he didn’t want the focus to drop solely on him, that he wanted to be part of  something bigger.  That bigger picture is now the four piece known as A Rocket To The Moon (Santino,... [Read this interview]

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