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Interview: Lucid Express
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Hope talks to Lucid Express about their new self-titled record, signing with Kanine Records, the theme of escapism in their music, and the creativity and friendship that shaped the record.
Interview: Free Throw
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Jane Lai chatted with Cory Castro of Free Throw about the making of the band’s new album ‘Piecing It Together’
Interview: Boyish
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Jane Lai talked with Boyish about the making of their new EP 'we're all gonna die, but here's my contribution'
Interview: Fixtures
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Zac speaks to Seattle post-hardcore band Fixtures about their debut LP 'Life in Retreat'
The Details: Rosie Tucker on ‘Sucker Supreme’
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On this new episode of The Details, Rosie Tucker discusses their new LP Sucker Supreme, a gorgeously melodic indie rock album packed with evocative imagery of flaming cars and Cool Whip-laden dessert.
Interview: Hurry on “Fake Ideas” and Subtle Evolution
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Jordan Walsh talks to Matt Scottoline of Hurry about the themes and evolution in the band's new album, "Fake Ideas."
Your New Favorite Label: Count Your Lucky Stars Records
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Jami spoke to Keith of Count Your Lucky Stars Records about their return from hiatus and how the pandemic affected the label
Interview: Jessica Mindrum
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Jane Lai chatted with Jessica Mindrum about her new EP 'Restart, Begin'
Interview: Downhaul
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Zac speaks with Gordon and Robbie from Downhaul about the band's new album 'Proof'
Interview: Johanna Baumann of janna
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Jane Lai caught up with Johanna Baumann of janna to talk about the making of her debut album 'back to the wilderness'
Artist Interview: Hot Mulligan
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Michelle Bruton talked to Hot Mulligan's Chris Freeman about their new EP, 'I Won’t Reach Out to You', the band's recent interactions with Mark Hoppus, and returning to touring. Read her in-depth profile.
The Details: Sad13 Discusses ‘Haunted Painting’
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The Details is our video series where we chat with artists about their recent releases, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the processes of writing, recording, and releasing music. On our latest episode, Molly Mary O’Brien talked with Sadie Dupuis of Sad13 about her intensely layered pop-rock album Haunted Painting.
Interview: Valleyheart on new EP ‘Scenery’
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Zac Djamoos and Kevin Klein of Valleyheart explore the many moods, themes, and processes for the band's latest EP, 'Scenery.'
Interview: Nervous Dater on ‘Call in the Mess’
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Nervous Dater shares the thoughts behind their latest record, 'Call in the Mess', how they've evolved, and what's ahead.
Interview: Raven, the Acid Bath Princess – Then and Now
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Raven, Tara, and Azer were early YouTube icons for their intensely emo videos. And then, suddenly they disappeared. However, after many years, Raven is back on YouTube making new videos, revealing lost footage, and beginning to reclaim her throne as the Emo Queen.