The Lonely Forest
June 16, 2011
Frontman John Van Deusen chats about the band’s new album “Arrows,” what it was like working with Chris Walla, and writing from a more optimistic perspective. … More The Lonely Forest
Year: 2011
Jonathan Jones
June 4, 2011
Jonathan Jones chats about restarting his career on his new solo album “Community Group,” the pros and cons of Kickstarter, and the struggle in how to figure out what to do in life. … More Jonathan Jones
City and Colour
May 27, 2011
Dallas Green talks about City and Colour’s third record “Little Hell,” why his writing style is so personal, how connecting with music changes as you grow older, and his constant battling with self-doubt. … More City and Colour
Manchester Orchestra
April 27, 2011
Keyboardist Chris Freeman talks about the conceptual progression behind the band’s third album “Simple Math,” the different natures of the group’s sound, and staying true to what you like. … More Manchester Orchestra
Sims
April 19, 2011
Sims dishes on his new record “Bad Time Zoo,” living in Minneapolis, the time he quit rapping and was forced to revaluate music, the isolating aspects of technology, turning the mirror on your own hypocrisies, and always being plugged into the here and now. … More Sims
Panic! at the Disco
April 11, 2011
Drummer Spencer Smith ties up some loose ends about the band’s third album “Vices & Virtues,” explains how the recent lineup change has redefined the duo, and recalls the perspective of blowing up at an early age. … More Panic! at the Disco
Augustana
March 24, 2011
Frontman Dan Layus discusses the expansive process behind the band’s self-titled album, how growing older has affected his writing, getting more in touch with early influences, and life on a major label. … More Augustana
Rise Against
March 7, 2011
Bassist Joe Principe talks about the band’s sixth record “Endgame,” the challenge of keeping things fresh, being inspired by the military, and how punk rock originally gave him the courage to speak out. … More Rise Against
Eisley
February 12, 2011
Vocalist/guitarist Sherri DuPree-Bemis shares the highs and lows inside the band’s third record “The Valley,” the cathartic nature of songwriting, and how having the right people around can help you make it through anything. … More Eisley
Bayside
January 28, 2011
Frontman Anthony Raneri discusses the band’s new record “Killing Time,” waiting for the beauty in life to happen, never feeling like he’s truly arrived, and debates honesty versus celebrity in pop music. … More Bayside
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