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Interview: Sonic Boom
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Peter Kember spoke with us about environmentalism, living in Portugal, working with Panda Bear, existentialism, and his first new album as Sonic Boom in 30 years, 'All Things Being Equal'.
Interview: Jeff Rosenstock
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Michael spoke with Jeff Rosenstock about his excellent new album 'NO DREAM,' the importance of Neil Young, working with Jack Shirley, and more.
Interview: Pay for Pain Discuss Their Debut Self-Titled EP
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Pay for Pain discuss their debut EP. Sarah talked to guitarist and vocalist, Adam McIlwee, and drummer, Pat Brier about forming the group, songwriting, community and more.
Interview: Spirit Haus shares “Hands”
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Bruno Catrambone (Spirit Haus) shares his project's origins, influences, and feelings as a musician in the current moment.
Interview: Broadside Discuss a New Album, a New Label, and the Same Dream
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On Thursday, Broadside announced their long awaited third LP, Into the Raging Sea, will be released July 24. Michelle discussed this new record, their new label, and following the same dream that brought them here in this new interview.
Interview + Track Premiere: 2nd Grade—”Boys In Heat”
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The members of the Philly supergroup 2nd Grade spoke to us about the formation of the band, their new record 'Hit To Hit', and what it's like being a Philly band. Read along while you listen to their new song, "Boys In Heat", which we're premiering below.
Interview: Honeymoon Talk Their Epic New Space-rock Album, ‘From The Future’
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The frontman of the Ohio crushers talk about the behind-the-scenes of their new record, touring, and more.
Artist Interview: Melody
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Melody writes songs about the awkwardness of real life as a teen. Her stunning indie pop doesn’t shy away from identity crises, growing pains, or emotional turbulence and its all narrated with a laid-back honesty. We discussed her songwriting, video games, and her upcoming EP.
Video Premiere + Interview: Crisman – “Surprise”
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Crisman visualizes the familiar feeling of isolation that comes with being out there on your own with their video, "Surprise."
Interview: Can’t Swim’s Chris LoPorto Talks Surprise Acoustic EP, Life in Quarantine
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Can't Swim's Chris LoPorto share a new acoustic EP, 'Life in Quarantine.'
Interview + Premiere: Boston Marriage – “Idols”
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Orlando's Boston Marriage declares death to all idols and moving forward with their new single, "Idols."
Interview + Premiere: Stress Fractures—’Short Films’ EP
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The new EP from the North Carolina emo group Stress Fractures almost didn't happen. Read our interview with the band and stream the project in full ahead of its release tomorrow.
Interview: John Russell of Gnawing shares ‘Shaky’ and new sounds
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John Russell (Gnawing) shares his new EP 'Shaky' along with inspirations for the new chapter for his band.
Interview: Derek Zanetti of Homeless Gospel Choir
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Luciano talks about the latest release of Homeless Gospel Choir and reflection with Derek Zanetti.
Artist Interview: Charmer Discuss Releasing Their Album in the Age of Coronavirus
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Charmer are set to drop their sophomore LP this week, but with Coronavirus overtaking every aspect of the music industry, they now face new and unanticipated challenges.
