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.
modern moxie talk geographical influence, performing live, and recording the masterful claw your way out
Amidst the madness following the release of their new album Claw Your Way Out, indie quartet Modern Moxie took a few minutes to answer some questions for us. Quite the feat, considering this is the debut full-length release for band members Madison Lucas (Vocals,...
a conversation with the lilacs
Today, we sit down with Ken Kurson from The Lilacs, a Chicago rock band formed in 1990. With their first album release in more than 25 years together, it’s safe to say we had a few questions. Our time together delves into musical influences, live performance, and - of...
a conversation with janet labelle
For our first episode of season 2, we had a chat with singer/songwriter Janet Labelle. Of course we dove into the topic of aliens, but you best believe we got deep before that. Be sure to listen through to the end for August show dates! 0:00 Intro 0:11 ...
the skints talk calling the “system” out, lines of communication with lifelong friends, and inspiration in their music
The Skints are absolutely phenomenal. Past their live performance, their music is enigmatic, their personalities are so fun, and there's just a sense of community around everything that they do. We were recently blessed with their presence in New York, where...
a conversation with drunken prayer
Today, we sit down with Morgan Geer to chat about his musical project Drunken Prayer, the buildup to his album release in April, and UFOs. We actually got neck deep in UFO stories, and there's a lot of laughter and awe in this interview that makes it the perfect end...
a conversation with i am casting
Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Cole Guerra. The brainchild of musical project I Am Casting, his latest release “Carnival Barkers” gained widespread praise. We get to chat a bit about the album and its inspiration, as well as some offbeat topics like...
richard x heyman talks pop circles, working with his idols, and his cats’ influence on his music
Richard X. Heyman is no newbie to the music scene. His first single "Vacation" was released in 1980 and, since then, his journey has found him producing genre-bending ear worms that simply work. His years of service to the industry at large, his musical talents, and...
marielle kraft premieres “better without you” video, talks inspiration and bts
Today, indie pop songstress Marielle Kraft premieres the new music video for her enigmatic track "Better Without You". As the viewer follows Kraft around, we see her singing next to tall windows, taking to the subway, and enjoying the sunshine. Her gorgeous vocals...
the unlikely candidates talk life on the road, the cowboys, and inspiration
On May 8th, The Unlikely Candidates made a pit stop at recordBar in Kansas City, MO to entertain a full house. Before the show, Michael Porter - one of our favorite contributors - sat down and spoke with the band. Check out his video interview below! Keep up with The...
a conversation with nate sirotta
Today, we sit down with Nate Sirotta. He is the founder of - and digital publicist at - Impulse Artists, a boutique digital marketing and publicity agency based in Portland and Los Angeles. Since he lives in the Pacific Northwest, I tried to talk Sasquatch. But it was...