Category: Interviews
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An Interview with Tom from Plain White T’s
In the summer of 2007, “Hey There Delilah” dominated local radio, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July. In 2008, the track was nominated for Song of The Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 50th Grammy Awards. Despite losing to Amy Winehouse’s “Before He Cheats,”…
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Saying Goodbye After 5 Years: An Exclusive Interview with La Bouquet
La Bouquet, composed of Bryan Sammis and Drew Bruchs from LA, write “emotional songs you can dance to.” With a distinctive, cinematic sound that blends bedroom pop, ’80s new wave and a hint of the emo genre, LB is easily one of my go-to bands to listen to while pretending I’m the main character in…
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An Interview with Sophia James
Sophia James is a force to be reckoned with. From a young age, music was the focal point of her life. Her late mother Naomi Star was a professional singer, while her father, Chad Wackerman, is a drummer who continues to tour with major artists such as Frank Zappa and James Taylor today. Last year,…
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An Interview with Rozzi
Happy New Year, music lovers! 🎉 I’m starting off 2021 with a super fun interview with singer-songwriter Rozzi! Discovered at age 19 by Adam Levine, Rosalind Elizabeth “Rozzi” Crane has released a variety of EPs and singles as well as one full-length album, Bad Together, since signing with Adam Levine’s record label in 2012. (She…
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A Childhood Dream Come True: Chatting with Siva Kaneswaran from The Wanted!
If you know me pretty well, you know that I adore the British boyband The Wanted. I was introduced to them at age 13 and became a diehard fan pretty quickly. Through The Wanted, I learned about the ins and outs of the music industry/fan culture, realized I wanted a career in the industry myself,…
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An Interview with Mom Jeans
Eric Butler, lead singer of alternative band Mom Jeans, strives to create the most genuine music possible for his fans, his best friends, and himself. “Music is so subjective, and I think the same song or the same show can mean different things to different people. We want people to just be comfortable feeling…
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Emo Meets Folk: A Chat with Alex Wieringa From Rare Candy
“The best gigs happen when people are screaming lyrics back in my face,” says Alex Wieringa, front man of Rare Candy. The Chicago-based band, which Alex started when he was just a teenager, has developed a distinctive sound over time that blurs the line between punk-rock and folk. I discovered Rare Candy’s various…
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An Exclusive Interview with Animal Sun
Animal Sun, made up of brothers Steven Blake and Will Alton, are bursting onto the indie music scene. Formed in 2015, the band was named after their close friend James Sun, who tragically passed away in 2011. Animal Sun’s debut EP, “Beginnings,” released in July of this year, showcases the band’s soulful sound, pulling inspiration…
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An Interview with Little Comets
I’m thrilled to give you all this post! Little Comets, an English indie-rock band that formed in 2008, have been one of my favorite bands since high school. I’m ecstatic to have interviewed lead singer, Rob Coles, for my blog. Little Comets, made up of brothers Rob and Michael Coles, plus friends Matthew Hall,…
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The Power of Music In Film: An Interview with student filmmaker Anna Maestas
“Whenever I make videos, I rely heavily on the music I incorporate. I think the reason why people get so emotional over films is the combination of a visual and music component–without both, it just wouldn’t be the same.” -Anna Maestas By day, Anna Maestas is a sophomore at the University of Oregon…
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