An Interview with Ginger Wildheart of The Sinners
In the wake of The Wildhearts’ hiatus, Ginger Wildheart has laid it all on the line through the virtue of rock ‘n’ roll.
An Interview with Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls
No matter the medium or modicum, the duo of Robby Takac and John Rzeznik are unapologetically themselves.
I Take a Drink Before I Hit the Town: Looking Back at The Replacements Pleased to Meet Me
“I never go far without a little big star,” Paul Westerberg declares in The Replacement’s ode to the genius of the leader of the band Big Star, Alex Chilton.
Silversun Pickups Waves the Indie Flag with “Physical Thrills”
Physical Thrills is an album that displays Silversun Pickups’ traditional musical tropes and trademarks that have already been established but delivered in a mature style that further refines their sound.
An Interview with Richard Patrick of Filter
Among the most unique and edgy acts of the 90s was Filter, a band led by the ever-defiant frontman, Richard Patrick. Patrick’s unique penchant for off-kilter instrumentation, witty lyrism, and bold swells of grandeur via song defined the latter part of the decade into the 2000s
An Interview with Mike Leonard of The Bleeding Hearts
Resistant to authority, and nomadic in nature, Stinson never seemed to stay in one place for very long. Among the many outfits he left an imprint on, The Replacements aside, The Bleeding Hearts may well have been his finest hour.
An Interview with Mark Cline, Mike Richmond & Armistead Wellford of Love Tractor
Sometimes, the music we love is subject to immense exposure, and other times, it’s a bit more under the radar. Regardless, exposure does not equal quality, nor influence. And when it comes to Athens indie rock staples, Love Tractor, if one thing is certain, they’ve got the latter two in spades.
This is Where We Walked, This is Where We Swam: R.E.M.’s Transitional Album Lifes Rich Pageant
Overall, I feel Lifes Rich Pageant was a major cog in R.E.M.’s transition to more mainstream success. This allowed them to explore themselves further artistically, as such, it’s why I feel it is most likely their most important album.
An Interview with Art Alexakis of Everclear
With the knowledge that it would be his last attempt at success via music, Alexakis threw up a hail mary and formed Everclear, and after a bit of moving and shaking, the self-willed rocker recorded what would be the band’s debut record, World of Noise.
Black Sweater Sets a Chill Tone with “Moves Like You”
At the end of the day, breakups are hard, but we’ve all been there. Aesthetics, and sonic musings aside, most importantly, the boys in Black Sweat have heart, more so, it’s endearingly on their sleeve. If you’re looking for company on a cold, dark, and lonely night, give “Moves Like You” a try.
