OneRepublic
October 7, 2009
Drummer Eddie Fisher chats about going bigger on the band’s second album “Waking Up,” the challenges of avoiding a sophomore slump, and how their lives have changed since “Apologize.” … More OneRepublic
Year: 2009
MUTEMATH
September 25, 2009
Lead singer Paul Meany opens up on the difficulties behind making the band’s sophomore album “Armistice,” including his own personal uncertainties and why persistency can sometimes be a bad thing, and what the group’s “Twilight” experience was like. … More MUTEMATH
Say Anything
September 24, 2009
Frontman Max Bemis opens up about the band’s self-titled record, God and religion, his transparent songwriting, and what it’s like to finally be healthy and married. … More Say Anything
Alice in Chains: Come Together
September 21, 2009
Much has been made about Black Gives Way to Blue being Alice in Chains’ first studio album in 14 years, as well it should. The band hasn’t consistently played together since the mid-’90s, while original vocalist Layne Staley died from a drug overdose in 2002. “For all intents and purposes, it is kind of a … More Alice in Chains: Come Together
The Gaslight Anthem: Once Upon a Time
September 14, 2009
Simply put, the Internet has been abuzz over the Gaslight Anthem for the past year. The ’59 Sound was one of 2008’s most acclaimed releases, garnering plenty of coverage from AbsolutePunk.net to Pitchfork, and the group’s single even got national radio play. “Any band that puts out a record expects something, I guess, because they’re … More The Gaslight Anthem: Once Upon a Time
AFI
September 10, 2009
Bassist Hunter Burgan discusses the making of the band’s eighth studio album “Crash Love,” how it fits into the AFI discography, and how the punk scene has changed over the years. … More AFI
The Used: Art+Work
August 31, 2009
Naming an album something as abstract as Artwork is a pretty ballsy move, just don’t tell the Used that. What began as an accidental coincidence when working on 2007’s b-sides collection Lies for the Liars turned out to be a natural fit. “It’s kind of the theme going on right now for everything,” bassist Jeph … More The Used: Art+Work
Alice in Chains
August 25, 2009
Guitar legend Jerry Cantrell sheds light on Alice’s first record in 14 years, “Black Gives Way to Blue,” the choices and responsibilities life often throws your way, and how the band came together to face its greatest challenge yet. … More Alice in Chains
The Gaslight Anthem
August 24, 2009
Bassist Alex Levine shares about the acclaimed reception from “The ‘59 Sound,” the band’s New Jersey and blue-collar roots, why he admires the past so much, and looks ahead to the next record. … More The Gaslight Anthem
fun.
August 19, 2009
Lead singer Nate Ruess and keyboardist Andrew Dost discuss all things fun. related, including its debut album “Aim and Ignite,” the group’s inception and ambitions, what pop music is missing today, and plans for world domination. … More fun.
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