Since an imperfect fifth (see also: wolf fifth, wolf interval, etc.) incorporates the numbers 5 and 7 – it spans seven semitones and is a fifth note in its own respect – I figured we needed to keep it simple, and pack as much energy into 5-7 questions as possible. So here we are, nabbing quick hitters from some of our favorite artists.
episode #1: a conversation (and a premiere) with throwaway
We have been working quietly on a project for quite some time, and today is the day to unleash it unto the world! I'm proud to announce: Imperfect Fifth: A Podcast Offbeat Conversations With Our Favorite Music Industry Humans Episode #1: A Conversation with Throwaway...
globelamp talks romantic cancer, germany, and influence
Southern California-based psych/folk musician Elizabeth le Fey has been making beautiful strides with her music under the moniker Globelamp. We've been bedazzled by her presence ever since 2014's Star Dust entered our lives, and watching that progression has been an...
mythical motors’ matt addison talks elevated levels, bigfoot, and dream rider list (aka beer)
Chattanooga, TN-based power pop/garage band Mythical Motors - comprised of Matt Addison, Mike Brown, Brad Smith, & Johnny Wingo - might be gearing up for the release of their new album, but we were a bit impatient. So we caught up with Matt briefly to chat about...
the curls talk weird al, extra-fat hot chocolate nutella truffle oil bacon lattes, and basically being insane (and wonderful)
As a music journalist, you're never quite sure what interviewing a band will get you. Will they be awkward? Will they provide good insight, or just one-word answers? There are questions that plague your mind leading up to it. And it's those incredible storytellers...
rachel taylor brown talks fdr era, musical relationships
Run Tiny Human is your 8th album with Jeff Stuart Saltzman, what makes the musical relationship between you and Jeff last so long? Rachel: When you work with someone for that long--especially on something so personal as your own music--you've both seen one another at...
filmspeed talks podcast, beer 4 boobs, and covering foreigner
You put your all into your music, it’s all you. You do everything yourselves with no other input from anyone. What is the importance of this to Filmspeed, to do everything yourselves? Filmspeed: As indie artists? It’s everything. We’re in a modern industry that lives...
thunderpussy’s whitney talks finding her sonic soulmate and puppies in the green room ahead of performance at riot room in kc
If you have not witnessed the glory that is Thunderpussy - live or otherwise - it's time to wake up. We had a chance to glimpse their live performance tactics at this year's Sasquatch Music Festival, and we were absolutely blown away as they upstaged the other...
seasaw talks old school inspiration, new school reasons for the development of big dogs
We've had a blissful courtship with indie rock/folk duo Seasaw since before Imperfect Fifth ever existed. Having had the opportunity to review an album of theirs at a previous publication, my mailbox experienced an unexpected and happy surprise when they shipped me a...
turkuaz talks happiness, influences, and new music
Brooklyn-based power-punk collective Turkuaz - comprised of Dave Brandwein, Taylor Shell, Craig Brodhead, Michelangelo Carubba, Greg Sanderson, Joshua Schwartz, Chris Brouwers, Sammi Garett, and Shira Elias - doesn't have much time on their hands nowadays, especially...
andrew w.k. talks empathy, excitement to bring “you are not alone” tour to kansas city
It's not very often that you end an interview feeling elated, energy coursing through your veins like you are an unstoppable force. It can be difficult to find that depth, honestly, more often than not. That wasn't the case on a warm summer's day in August, when I...