By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa
Interview: Melanie Marshall & Mike Krupinski of Snapcat Bandits – Recorded July 7, 2024 in Royal Oak, MI
Rock At Night chatted with the Detroit band Snapcat Bandits, which consists of Mike Krupinski (guitar, bass, vocals) and Melanie D. Marshall (drums). The duo performed in tribute bands for years but decided to create their own music and form Snapcat Bandits in 2023.
The band is releasing a single, “September Rain,” on September 13th, which is featured in their upcoming EP, Anything and Nothing. We had the opportunity to listen to an advanced copy, and it gave us Pearl Jam and Soundgarden vibes. Fans of 90s grunge and alt-rock music are going to love it.
In this interview, the Snapcat Bandits discuss being a duo and performing live with a bass player, the origin of the name ‘Snapcat Bandits‘, their comparison to Soundgarden and Nirvana, the band’s love of 90s grunge and classic punk rock, the influence of Detroit on rock music and the local music scene, and their upcoming EP, Anything and Nothing.
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I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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