Author: Julio_D_Anta

November 24, 2007

REVIEW : The Myriad - Prelude to Arrows

Band: The Myriad Title: Prelude to Arrows Label: Kock Records Review By: Julio D. Anta Tracklisting: 01. Forget What You Came For 02. A Thousand Winters Melting 03. The Holiest Of Thieves 04. “Don’t Let Them See You!” 05. We Will Be Disappointed Together (arrow version) 06. BONUS: Sneak Peak at With Arrows, With Poise Members/Duties: Jeremy Edwardson: Vocals, Guitar, Programming John Schofield: Bass Steven Tracy: Guitar, Keys, Programming Jonathan Young: Guitar, Cello Bow Randy Miller: Drums Currently being spun on MTV2 via “Dew Circuit Breakout” promos every other commercial break (or at least every time I give that piece of crap channel a chance at pleasing my eyes), Seattle natives The Myriad are on the verge of releasing their highly anticipated sophomore effort With Arrows, With Poise.… Continued →

October 8, 2007

INTERVIEW : Edison Glass

On August 3rd 2007, I had the extreme pleasure of meeting up with the guys of Edison Glass for a pretty lengthy interview outside the small and smoldering club “Ray’s Downtown Blues” in West Palm Beach, Fl. Two months and ten blistered fingertips later, I have finally finished typing the interview. Enjoy. Interview by: Julio D. Anta Please introduce yourselves for those not present… Joshua Silverberg: [Laughs] I’m Josh, I play guitar and sing. James Usher: My names James, I play guitar. Josh Morin: I’m Josh and I play the bass and sing.… Continued →

July 30, 2007

INTERVIEW : Anberlin

I got the chance to interview Anberlin’s Stephen Christian (vocals) on the July 21st Miami, FL Warped Tour spot. Stephen is the most enthusiastic and humble guy I have ever interviewed. I hope you enjoy reading this interview as much as I enjoyed doing it. Interview by: Julio D. Anta Can you state your name and what you do in the band?
Stephen Christian: I’m Stephen Christian and I sing in the band Anberlin. How’s the Warped Tour been treating you so far? SC: Unreal man, we’ve been meeting so many cool bands like Circa Survive, Coheed and Cambria, Kill Switch Engage and all these incredible bands all in one place.… Continued →

June 24, 2007

INTERVIEW : Before Their Eyes

Interview by: Julio D. Anta If you could tell the readers your name and what you do in the bad? Nick Moore: My name is Nick Moore, and I’m the vocalist in the band. So, how did the band get started? NM: Well, I was in another band that ended up breaking up. I knew a few other guys guys from other bands that we had all played with in the past. So I called Jared our drummer and told him I wanted to start a little side project and if he was interested playing drums for it, and have his friend Cory who was also in his old band play bass.… Continued →

June 18, 2007

REVIEW : Ruth - Secondhand Dreaming

Artist: Ruth Album: Secondhand Dreaming Label: Tooth & Nail Records Release Date: June 26, 2007 Review By: Julio D. Anta Tracklisting: 1. One Foot In, One Foot Out 2. Cross The Line 3. Secondhand Dreaming 4. Here To New York 5. Mr. Turner 6. Work It Out 7. Standing Still 8. Figure You Out 9. You Are 10. Love Me Like You Do 11. Always Yours 12. Well With Soul Year after year without fail Tooth & Nail Records quietly releases a great album with little to no advertising dollars spent.… Continued →

June 12, 2007

REVIEW : Before Their Eyes - Self Titled

Artist: Before Their Eyes Album: Before Their Eyes Label: Rise Records Release Date: May 15, 2007 Review By: Julio D. Anta Tracklisting: 1. City In A Snow Globe 2. The Nighttime Is Our Time 3. You Talk A Good Game 4. Crawling Towards Forgiveness 5. This Is Redemption, This Is Out Lives Washed Cleaned 6. Why 6 Is Afraid Of 7 7 The Journey Down South (Starts With A 2 Step) 8. Hope In Devotion 9. Shotguns Speak Louder Than Words 10. Close Your Eyes, It’s Okay To Rest Now Home to post-hardcore up and comers Drop Dead Gorgeous and The Devil Wears Prada come Rise Records newest signing.… Continued →

June 10, 2007

INTERVIEW : Our Departure Project

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Cook of Our Departure Project on May 12, 2007 after his show with The Wolverines in Miami, Florida. For the latest information, tour dates, or to purchase Our Departure Project’s debut EP titled This Story Will Show You please visit www.myspace.com/ourdepartureproject. Interview by: Julio D. Anta
What’s your name and what do you do? Ben Cook: My name is Ben Cook, I play guitar and sing. I’d like to get a full band together but it’s just me for right now.… Continued →

June 7, 2007

INTERVIEW : A Slight Breeze

Formed in the wake of the now-defunct Bernard, A Slight Breeze is the brain-child of ex-Bernard bassist Ryan Adams. About a month ago I had the opportunity of interviewing him in his small St. Augustine apartment where we discussed the unique sound of ASL and the break up of his former band. Interview by Julio D. Anta Do you write most of the music? Ryan Adam’s: Yeah, I guess. I’ve been writing and recording for maybe two years, pretty much when I got my computer. I started writing, and sorta had intentions for some of it to end up in Bernard, but it just never happened.… Continued →

June 2, 2007

INTERVIEW : Norma Jean

Interview by Julio D. Anta What’s your name and what do you do in the band? Jake Schultz: My name is Jake Schultz and I play bass. How’s the tour with Underoath and Maylene been going? JS: It was awesome, I mean this was the last show. It was ten days I think and we’ve known basically everyone on this tour for years, so it’s been a really big hangout. A bro-fest if you will. How long have you been in the band? JS: Pretty much, I joined right after the first record came out.… Continued →