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Meet the Band: Pictures of Vernon
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Get to know Asheville's own Pictures of Vernon in the latest addition to the Meet the Band series.
Interview: Shane Told – Silverstein
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Luciano sat down with Shane Told of Silverstein to talk about their new record "A Beautiful Place to Drown" and the band's next chapter.
Interview: Sophie Coran: Stream new single ‘Circles’
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Stream the new single from Sophie Coran and read our interview with her about her inspiration from Amy Winehouse and why she dubbed her music "Noir & B".
Interview: Nathan Gray – Boysetsfire
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Nathan Gray shares insight on his music, mental health, and what's ahead with the new record, 'Working Title.'
Interview: Augusta Koch – Gladie
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We spoke with Augusta Koch of Gladie about their debut LP 'Safe Sins' out now through Lame-O Records.
Interview: Julia Steiner of Ratboys
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Ratboys will soon be releasing their third, and best, LP Printer’s Devil. Tim sat down with singer-guitarist Julia Steiner to talk about the growth and changes that went into its making. They discuss the band’s recently solidified four-piece line-up, the evolution of the band’s sonic ambitions, and much more.
Interview: Have A Good Season
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Luke spoke with NJ emo/indie band Have A Good Season about their upcoming debut LP and how their Asian-American background plays a role in their songwriting.
The First Glass Beach Tour
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Joey Tobin spoke with Glass Beach about their rise from internet niche to a full touring band signed to Run For Cover. Joey outlines their history and shares photographs of the band on their first real tour with Dogleg.
Interview: On ‘Melee,’ Dogleg Has Captured Lightning in a Bottle
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Life has been coming fast at Dogleg, the frenetic post-punk outfit from Michigan. So where exactly did their relentless, violent, anthemic sound come from? Michelle spoke with the band about their upcoming debut full-length 'Melee,' out 3/13 via Triple Crown Records.
Meet the Band: Palomino Blond
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Get to know the "sometimes sounds pretty, sometimes sounds evil" Palomino Blond of Miami, Florida, along with their new video for "Damage."
Erica Freas shares her tender, picturesque single, "True Blue," off of her upcoming record 'Young.'
Interview: Sean Bonnette of AJJ on ‘Good Luck Everybody’
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While folk punk has always been a disesteemed genre, AJJ have nearly pioneered the movement by making it palatable for listeners who are normally turned off by twangy riffs and legislative narratives. 'Good Luck Everybody' pivots the group back to their raw roots.
Interview: Glass Beach Discuss Their Restless Debut
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Michael spoke with Glass Beach about the making of their debut album, how the band approaches live music, which Star Wars movie was the most disappointing, and more.
Interview: Luke O’Neil Author of ‘Hell World’
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Luke and Henderson discuss Luke's newsletter Welcome to Hell World and his new book, plus the lie of "unbiased journalism", the dangers of radical centrism, and the genesis of his stream-of-conscious writing style.
Meet The Band: Absinthe Father and Woolbright
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Olivia joined Absinthe Father and Candice of Woolbright as they headed out on a solo tour in support of their split. Learn more about what this experience was like for Olivia and get to know each artist.
