INTERVIEW: ALT-J (CAMBRIDGE)
Back at one of the [PIAS] Nites here in Paris, Alt-J was sold out. Every disc. They weren’t even performing. Nor there. Sold out. All of them. Since the video of “Breezeblocks” began circulating, the Leeds/Cambridge group’s album An Awesome Wave has been the talk of F
INTERVIEW: BIG SCIENCE (CHICAGO)
On an overly heated day in Chicago’s Logan Square I sat down with Chicago band, Big Science, who have been making headlines since the release of the first EP in 2008, The Coast of Nowhere. Over a few beers, and some surprise champagne, we discussed their new album, Difficu
INTERVIEW: SAIDAH BABA TALIBAH (TORONTO)
As taxing as being the only one inside your wild and creative mind may be, Saidah Baba Talibah savours a good challenge. The fruit of a family of musicians, she’s long relied on the support of her talented loved ones to guide her musical upbringing. Today, they’ve inspired her rambunct
INTERVIEW: PROF & DJ FUNDO (MINNEAPOLIS)
Minneapolis’ hip-hop artist Prof known for his sarcastic interviews, outrageously witty raps, don’t give a fuck attitude, and his generously energetic party-like live shows took a moment from signing autographs to talk with us at this year’s Soundset Festival. His partner (in crime), DJ Fun
INTERVIEW: THE TRIBE & BIG CATS! (MINNEAPOLIS)
The Tribe & Big Cats! also known as, TTxBC may only be two people on stage, but in their words, “We’re like 15 people, and a couple jungle cats.” The Minneapolis hip-hop duo, and sometimes more made a splash at this years Soundset Festival. We caught up with them behind the scenes after
INTERVIEW: CLUB CHEVAL (PARIS)
Club Cheval is an electro four-piece and one of the latest signings on Brodinski’s Bromance label, adding to the steady stream of dancefloor bangers coming out of France. Besides making music, Myd and Panteros666 of Club Cheval have also had a hand in music video directing. You guys are relea
INTERVIEW: NETHERFRIENDS (CHICAGO)
Chicago’s very own psych/synth-pop, Netherfriends has released a new album, Middle America; the first album in his 50 Songs, 50 States project. Shawn has been touring constantly around the country, this summer he will fly out to Alaska. With his pedal loops, synth, and dance moves, Netherfriend
INTERVIEW: JOHN LEFLER (DALLAS)
Tuesday, April 24th, head out up Willy Street to Mickey’s Tavern. Alas it won’t be for brunch, however the consolation will be an evening of music from a guitarist from a surprisingly huge band. That’s the charm of Mickey’s really. Along with Milwaukee musician Mark Waldoch (of The Celebrat
INTERVIEW: 1,2,3 (PITTSBURGH)
We’d like to welcome our newest contributor, David with his first piece today! Booking agent by trade, David Priebe, is also a musician, avid writer, artist manager, and adjunct professor of music business in his free time. Or, in other words, he has no free time. Before he did too much, he used t