The first time I heard Audiences was during a soundcheck at Schuba’s Tavern in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in August of 2011. It was a sound that I couldn’t exactly put my finger on but it was something that I knew was going to bring them a lot of attention in the Chicago music scene. Nearly a year and a half, one EP, and a slew of shows in some of Chicago’s most well-known venues later, Audiences has brought attention to [...]
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An Introduction to Charlie Leavy
I stumbled upon a Soundcloud account a while back. It belonged to a prolific songwriter from the United Kingdom. Her name is Charlie. She is sixteen. I suspect she have a bit of genius about her. When I was sixteen years old, I had trouble holding major seconds in vocal harmony. I could play four chords on guitar, and my fingers were still getting raw from practice. At sixteen, Charlie has written well over fifty songs, and shows no sign [...]
Adventure Galley Interview
Adventure Galley is a Portland based band that found its origins in Eugene Oregon. They recently released a new single called “Semantics,” which can be found here: George Schultz is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Back in the day, we did our undergraduate work together at the University of Oregon. I caught up with George over the Internet a few days ago. MVRemix: What have you boys been up to these days? George Schultz: Aside from the usual RV parties, house [...]
Love The Lost Interview
Nathan Temple Vocals, Ben Evans Guitar, Cody Hilliker Guitar/vocals, Kyle Edwards Bass, Shane Rutledge Drums Bands come and go, especially in Seattle. It’s a tough gig surviving the work that goes into getting a group together, practicing and trying to get club dates. It’s a lot easier if there is talent to back up all the idealism, such is the case with Love The Lost. A band of five musicians, young but very focused, their music resonates with metalheads as [...]
Young the Giant Interview
MVRemix.com caught up with Eric Cannata of Young the Giant when they passed through Montreal to play Osheaga Music & Arts Festival. Playing on tour with Incubus, lucky shirts and plans for the next album are all on the table in this waterfront and Montreal skyline style Q&A. How are you enjoying the festival so far? Eric: I’ve had a blast so far. I didn’t get much time to see the whole entire grounds, but our crowd was incredible and [...]
The Black Lips Interview
Meet the Black Lips – the self-proclaimed “flower punk” band from Georgia. It’s been just over a year ago since, Arabia Mountain, their sixth full-length hit the stands – but its not like this four-piece is at a loss of things to talk about. MVRemix.com got down and dirty with Jared and Cole of the Black Lips when they passed through Montreal to play Osheaga Music & Arts Festival. Crazy tour stories, fish sticks and plans for the next album [...]
The Royal Concept Interview
From Stockholm Sweden, the Royal Concept come to sweep you off you feet with your fix of infectious indie pop-rock, powered by catchy guitar riffs, synth-pop keyboards and contagious hooks. Pampered with indie rock influence, the quartet’s fresh hit single “Gimme Twice” will drag you straight to the dance floor, proving to be a perfect standout summer anthem. The Royal Concept consists of David Larson [Vocals/Guitar], Filip Bekic [Guitar], Magnus Robert [Bass], and Frans Povel [Drums]. “D-D-Dance” has already reached [...]
The Black Lips Interview
Every now and again, interview recordings get erased or damaged and files on computers get corrupted. This was the case with my Black Lips interview conducted June 16th, 2011. As it didn’t make it onto the site then due to the ever reliable Windows operating system, now that it has been recovered, here you go just under a year later. How many bands can talk about being kicked out of India for indecency on stage, having threats issued and bribes [...]
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside Interview: The Sound That Made Jack White Take Notice
Finding the cute-as-a-button Sallie Ford waiting for me on a couch, legs swinging like a child whose feet don’t quite touch the floor, automatically puts a smile on your face. It’s late in the day on the final night of Sasquatch Music Festival and, having just played a show on the Yeti Stage, Sallie Ford doesn’t appear the least bit tired, smiling away and watching the buzz of the media room slowly die out. The North Carolina native quickly apologizes [...]
The Sheepdogs Interview: “It’s Not Rocket Science, It’s Just Rock ‘n Roll”!
The Canadian rock group The Sheepdogs have gotten some pretty big press lately, and not just due to the fact that they were recently on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. These prairie boys from the small town of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan have been touring non-stop alongside some pretty big names including the legendary John Fogerty of CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival), and aren’t stopping anytime soon. Just after playing an absolutely hard-hitting, classic rock revival-style day’s opener at Sasquatch, lead vocalist, [...]
