Interviews

July 28, 2011

Southbound Fearing

I had the honor of having a little email interview with Brady Leonard from Southbound Fearing, One of Red Cord Records newer bands set to release their debut Self-titled full length August 2nd.

July 16, 2011

July 15, 2011

July 14, 2011

Owl City

An email interview with Adam Young, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Owl City.

July 13, 2011

Deas Vail

Wes from Deas Vail talks about the new drummer, new album, and how the band continues to exceed his expectations!

July 8, 2011

June 25, 2011

June 21, 2011

Kiros

An email interview with Barry MacKichan, singer/bass player of Kiros.

June 8, 2011

May 27, 2011

Since Forever

Before their set on Family Force’s Five “Tourantula” concert in Philadelphia, PA, photographer Chrissy Dumire and I met up with Brendan Johnson (guitar/vox) of Since Forever in the small alley behind The Trocadero in Chinatown. He was finishing up another interview when we got there, yet still entered ours with excitement and an unmatched energy. Despite the fact that my voice recorder was close to being confiscated by venue security who, once again, didn’t believe that we were there as journalists, the interview went well. Brendan’s whit and uncanny character shine through in the following transcription.… Continued →

May 26, 2011

May 16, 2011

St. Bagu

Check out St. Bagu an awesome, eclectic hip hop group coming out of Chicago. Head over to their website to check out the band’s brand new EP, While We’re Waiting, which they’re giving away for free. First off, please give us a short back story of the group… We initially started with two. Freddy and Tony had been close friends and been creating music together since 2001. Around 2006 we decided to venture out on our own from the group we were previously a part of, but we had it in mind to create a live hip hop band completely unique with an honest life-giving message.… Continued →

April 16, 2011

April 15, 2011

April 11, 2011

Abandon

An email interview with Josh Engler, lead singer of Abandon, talking about the new record Control, playing last year’s Acquire the Fire, and writing songs with Aaron Gillespie.… Continued →

April 8, 2011

March 29, 2011

He is We

He is We recently finished a stint on the road with The Scene Aesthetic, Carter Hulsey and Plugin Stereo. When they played Wilmington, DE a friend and I met up with Trevor Kelly, half of the boy/girl duo. Their performance was great. While most of the audience members were not familiar with the band’s songs, more than half were singing along as vocalist Rachel Taylor taught the crowd a chorus or two. After their set we met up with Trevor outside the venue, amidst multiple fans and even parents who wanted his attention.… Continued →

March 25, 2011

Abandon Kansas

An email interview with guitarist Brad Foster who explains the thoughts and actions that went into making Abandon Kansas's latest record, Ad Astra Per Aspera.

March 20, 2011

March 8, 2011

Before There Was Rosalyn

Some people are just really legit people to hang out with. Hilarious, sincere and not afraid to have a chill conversation. The guys in Before There Was Rosalyn fit this description quite well. During our rather long conversation on a freezing cold winter night outside the Ukraine Center in Philadelphia, photographer Chrissy Dumire and I listened as they shared with us why it is they’re sticking it out on the hard road of touring, how they stay accountable to each other and even how much they love their moms.… Continued →

March 6, 2011

Careo

E-mail interview with Justin Reynolds, vocalist & guitarist of Careo. Get to know the band below & check out a free download of the title track from their last album Liars here.… Continued →

March 2, 2011

Emery

I met up with Emery’s lead vocalist, Toby Morrell, on the first night of their We Do What We Want Tour in Towson, MD. We discussed the loss of the band’s other lead vocalist, Devin Shelton, hypocrisy in the Church, plans for an acoustic album, and Toby’s love of old hymns and Mexican food.… Continued →

February 28, 2011

February 24, 2011

February 23, 2011

February 21, 2011

February 20, 2011

Eisley

Eisley played the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia on February 17. I caught up with the three DuPree sisters before the show to talk about switching labels, their new album, and what it’s like to be married to another touring musician.

February 17, 2011

February 16, 2011

Reese Roper

Check out an interview with Reese Roper, former front man of Five Iron Frenzy, Brave Saint Saturn and Roper...