Chatting with Migrant Motel
David Stewart, Jr. and Chava Ilizaliturri of Migrant Motel discuss their creative process, musical hooks, festival scenes, long distance songwriting, success and so much more […]
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Chatting with New York City band Bad Mary
Amanda Mac and Mike Staub of the band Bad Mary discuss the new album Trash & Glamour; their upcoming tour of Japan; the band’s 10th anniversary; being a ‘family’ band; livestreaming during the pandemic; and more! […]
Chatting with ‘Prince of Parodies’ – Joey Kalico
Joey Kalico discusses the nuts and bolts of making the videos, his love of Weird Al Yankovic, copyright issues with parodies, his trip to California and meeting Kyle Gass, trying out for America’s Got Talent, stand-up comedy versus parodies, and life as a musician. […]
Chatting with Chris Mills of UK band C-Beem
Chris Mills of C-Beem discusses his synth pop sound; his new album Jammin’ the Steam Towers; his collaboration with other artists, like Australian Lachlan Brooks and UK artist Graham Summers; creating music at a “mature” age; regretting “chucking away” CDs after music began streaming; his song “Tin Foil Hat” and UFOs; the song “Toad of Toad Hall” and “Wind in the Willows”; producing synth-driven music in a live scenario; and cultural criticism in music. […]
Chatting with Brendan Shane of the Nocturnal Affair
Shane Brendan of the Nocturnal Affair discusses the band’s tour–how he keeps his voice in shape, the band’s first tour with the iconic 69 Eyes, what they like and don’t like about touring, and more! Excuse the background noise. […]
Chatting with Detroit pop punk band PRESS YOUR LUCK
PRESS YOUR LUCK discusses the band’s formation; missing the Warped Tour; insight into the lyrics to their songs, which relate to relationships; the importance of mental health; and even Katy Perry! […]
Chatting with Detroit rock band Odd City
Odd City discuss how they began as a 3-piece instrumental band but added Mike Szuminski (who was recording the band) after he contributed guitar parts; how they duties by switching instruments and vocals; their philosophy “it’s about the song and not the genre”; how the pandemic influenced the music; the making of the EP Fission, and in particular, the song “The Upside Down”; and trying to juggle a full-time job with a thriving band (hint: communication and practice). […]
Chatting with David Lightfoot of the UK band The Fades
David Lightfoot discusses various songs from the current Night Terrors album and previous one Ragnorak; inheriting his punk and ska influences from his dad; keeping the same lineup since the band’s inception; touring in the early years to Ireland and the east coast of America (yes, it was wild); performing at a rock festival in Tbilisi, Georgia (even more wild–think The Hangover); and their punk cover of the New Seekers’ “I Like to Teach the World to Sing.” […]
Chatting with YouTube sensations First to Eleven
YouTube sensations First to Eleven discuss how they began doing covers over a decade ago, the Warped tour, teaching music, and more! […]
Chatting with Larry Sager of the rock band ESQ
Larry Sager of ESQ discusses leaving Detroit at age 18 for San Francisco; writing songs and performing in his teens; working with Donald Baldwin, a songwriter for the Temptations; recording songs today that he wrote as a teen; his experience with “cooking” old tapes to recover old sessions; the difference between a successful recording session today versus in the “old days”; working with world renowned producer Sylvia Massey; and how the band acquired the name “ESQ”. […]
