INTERVIEW: THE LIBRARY IS ON FIRE (BROOKLYN)
Coincidence has a unique way of coming around. Last December, I was told to check out a documentary on Basquiat. Two weeks later and one documentary watched, a band came across with a single entitled with his renowned last name. And following singer/guitarist Steve Five and I’s conversation about
INTERVIEW: LOST LANDER (PORTLAND)
This past August I decided to take up my best friend’s offer and head on out for a mini-vacation to the Pacific Northwest to check out Seattle and Portland. The trip also helped quash a longstanding void in traveling involving the States-Europe I’ve got down pretty well. Portland’s a mecca for
Interview: He’s My Brother She’s My Sister (Los Angeles)
I’ll put it this way: if you haven’t heard of He’s My Brother She’s My Sister -you’re missing out, hard. The Los Angeles based band features a brother-sister singing duo and a tap-dancing percussionist. Need more? Their members, not only are super talented musically but excel in
Interview: Tristen (Nashville)
Every single day, there’s dozens of new names and bands that come and go in a flash. It’s overwhelming, easily and near impossible to follow closely everything going on out there in music-but that’s the exciting thing. There’s always something new. But even more exciting is when one artist c
INTERVIEW: FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS (LOS ANGELES)
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of LA darlings, Fitz and The Tantrums. Their insanely dance-able soul/funk blend had me hooked long before I saw them in concert. But the great thing about them is you don’t need to be a fan to enjoy their live shows. The Tantrums on stage are a group [&
INTERVIEW: THE DØ (PARIS)
Earlier this year, word came across the Atlantic to me in the States that Paris’ The Dø were working on a new album. When our France-based writer offered to review it, I definitely wanted to hear what her thoughts were on it since the first single, “Slippery Slope”, was a shocking, fresh s
Interview: Atmosphere (Minneapolis)
Sean Daley, better known as Slug, has spent more than 15 years defining and supporting the ever-changing genre of underground hip-hop under the guise of Atmosphere and the Rhymesayers label. DJ/Producer Anthony Davis (Ant), guitarist Nate Collis and keyboard player Eric Anderson
Interview: P.O.S. (Minneapolis)
Photographer, Ricardo Zapata has contributed in the past with his beautiful images from the Doomtree Blowout and Soundset Festival. Today he adds an interview along with his photography with P.O.S. from Doomtree on his fourth full length album. To see more photography from t
Interview: Wugazi 13 Questions on 13 Chambers (Minneapolis)
Sitting down with Cecil Otter of Doomtree for a chat is always a good time filled with surprises. A few weeks ago, I sat down with him to talk about his recent project, Wugazi and true to form, tossed in a little surprise in there for him. If you haven’t been one of the few thousand people w