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Interview: Knuckle Puck Discuss Their Upcoming LP and Live Streamed Release Show

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As 2020 has continued to wreak havoc upon everyone’s plans, Knuckle Puck decided to double down on their instincts and put out an album of poppy, positive pop punk bangers. Michelle spoke with them about the delayed release of the record and their upcoming live streamed release show.

Interview: Gatherers Learn Just How Anticipated Their New LP Is

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Michelle spoke with New Jersey post-hardcore band Gatherers about changing labels, releasing a new album, and being encouraged by their fans throughout the pandemic.

Interview: The Front Bottoms Are Growing for the Better

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Brian Sella and Mat Uychich discuss the multiple meanings of the album's title, what has changed in the three years since they released Going Grey, and music in the time of a pandemic. 

Interview: Del Paxton Keeps on Running

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Jordan discussed running, music, and running music, with Buffalo's Del Paxton in advance of their new album coming out next week on Topshelf Records.

Interview: heckdang’s Magda Criswell shares their latest EP, “Fine, Just Thinking”

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Heckdang's Magda Criswell shares the influences, growth, and meaning behind the band's latest release, "Fine, Just Thinking."

Artist Interview: Only Sibling Discuss Upcoming Debut LP

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Michelle spoke with the Staten Island band Only Sibling about their upcoming debut record, Get Well Soon, which is out this Friday. They discuss their influences and promoting a record in the midst of a pandemic.

Your New Favorite Label: New Professor Music

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New Professor Music claims to be “the world’s greatest record company”, but their roster makes that claim seem less grandiose. Owner Greg Katz has collected a unique sonic mix of artists, including the eccentric but lush songwriting of (our 2019 Album of the Year award winner) Rosie Tucker. Jami spoke with Greg about what inspired him to start New Professor

Interview: Pinkshift Picks Up ’00s Pop-Punk Torch

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We spoke with Baltimore rockers Pinkshift about how they came together, what they've been up to during the pandemic, and how their influences inform their music.

Interview: Mansions

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Christopher Browder of Mansions spoke with us about the making of 'Big Bad,' the duo's first full-length in seven years.

Interview: Year of the Knife Discuss Their Aggressive Debut LP “Internal Incarceration”

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Hardcore band, Year of the Knife, discuss positive aggression and their debut LP "Internal Incarceration"

Interview: The Beths

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Elizabeth Stokes of The Beths spoke with us about studying jazz in college, the ups and downs of touring nonstop, releasing new music in the midst of a global pandemic, and their excellent new album 'Jump Rope Gazers'

Your New Favorite Label: Take This to Heart Records

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We spoke with Joe Urban, founder of Take This to Heart Records, about what inspired him to start his own label and more. After reading the interview, be sure to check out our playlist highlighting some of our favorite songs from the labels catalog.

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