Pretty Good Dance Moves are about to release their new full length album, Limo, on February 7, which is divided between 8 different magical Movements. Luckily, they have residency in New York City’s venue, Pianos, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to check them out. Are you excited for the touring circuit? PGDM: We are excited to get on the road and out of NYC for a minute. You know the best part about leaving is coming back. I’ve been [...]
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City and Colour Interview
Dallas Green aka City and Colour came through Terminal 5 in New York on his latest tour. This was the first City and Colour tour since the Alexisonfire breakup announcement, and also probably the biggest City and Colour US tour yet. Last time I spoke to Dallas Green was on Warped Tour 2009 when Alexisonfire was still going strong and they were touring in support of what would become their last record, Old Crows/Young Cardinals. Since then, City and Colour [...]
Paper Diamond Interview
Paper Diamond Keepin’ it Fresh Paper Diamond is the multi-talented artist who runs a label, design firm, and clothing store (Elm and Oak). This Colorado based DJ is mostly well known for his energetic beats, high synths, and rich vocals. I caught up with him before be played at New York City’s Webster Hall. Tell me about Elm and Oak. PD: The start of it means Exclusive Limited Merchandise and One of A Kinds. My friend started it in Virginia [...]
DJ Chuckie Interview
Chuckie, the internationally known DJ hailing from Holland, is blowin’ up the speakers with his new track, “Who is ready to jump,” and is quickly carving a wide avenue in the city of the electronic industry. Chuckie’s self-made label, event company, iPhone App, and musical movement, Dirty Dutch Music is now a staple within the industry. Want to talk about Dirty Dutch music? Chuckie: I wanted to do my own club tour with like 300 gigs a year and I [...]
Digitalism Interview
I Love You Digitalism…I mean, Dude If you haven’t already listened to Digitalism’s new album, I Love You, Dude, you immediately need to do so. Several remixes of their songs have already been made, and the album has received high appraisals within the blogosphere. Their single “Forrest Gump” featuring Julian Casablancas has already been added to my Favorites playlist. It’s one of the many great tunes on their album. In terms of music, what’s a good and a bad thing [...]
Kraak and Smaak Interview
? of the Kraak and Smaak trio performed at NYC’s DROM and I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the members, Mark Kneppers. I was very excited to see their set and especially hear my all-time favorite number, Squeeze Me. When I heard that track drop, I was dancing like no one was watching. When you are crazily dancing amid bliss, that’s how you know the DJ has done a great job. Tell me about the origins [...]
Honheehonhee Interview
Montreal indie electro-pop five-piece, Honheehonhee Prepare to Release their debut album “Shouts” November 22. If there’s one band you should be listening to it should be the most talked about Montreal band of 2011 right? Right! And this ain’t an overstatement people. Throw in some energized indie-pop, a splash of playful synths, mix in some damn-catchy melodies and coat with electrifying live performances and you got yourself, Honheehonhee. A complete hell of a good time. From this hot Montral indie,electro-pop [...]
Felix Rodriguez of The Sounds Interview
In preparation and anticipation of the upcoming DeLuna Fest in Pensacola, Florida, I got Felix Rodriguez of The Sounds on the phone last Thursday, and we both took time off of work to have a little chat. Ready to embark on the first chunk of their billionth American tour, the interview began with a rather bumbling and perhaps overexcited (I really like The Sounds) “Hey dude! So…where are you?” Felix: I’m in LA doing some writing. (Oh well, that’s good [...]
Talking to My Heroes: an interview with Jeff Rosenstock of Bomb the Music Industry!
Jeff Rosenstock is a regular guy. That’s the best part about him, and the part that makes him so relatable to the people who listen to his band, Bomb the Music Industry!. As I caught up with him outside Sneaky Dee’s on Saturday, where the band was to play later that night, he was decked out in jean shorts and a band t-shirt, nonchalantly munching down a street hot dog. Most importantly, he’s extremely nice; he gave me a longer [...]
Some words with Aaron Barett of Reel Big Fish
Aaron Barett is the singer, guitar player, main songwriter, and founder of third-wave ska legends Reel Big Fish. As a huge fan of Reel Big Fish for many years, being able to interview him was an absolute treat, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that his hilariously sarcastic on-stage persona isn’t really a persona at all – it’s really just him. To be honest, reading his quotes in the form of a text interview doesn’t really do justice to [...]
