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Interview: Nathan Hardy – Microwave on ‘DIAWB’
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Microwave is in the midst of releasing their third studio album, 'Death Is A Warm Blanket'. We spoke to frontman, Nathan Hardy, about the crushing realities of gig-life, his choice to step away from being a "Mormon bad boy", why new bands should just "Post Malone it", his affinity for Kanye West and so much more.
Michael spoke with Caroline White of Infinity Crush about her excellent new album 'Virtual Heaven', how her songwriting was inspired by isolation, and whether or not the album is actually hopeful.
Artist Interview: Caribbean Crisis
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Caribbean Crisis discusses incorporating Russian influences into American punk music, songwriting, and their ironic name.
Interview: Christina Michelle – Gouge Away
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Bineet spoke with Gouge Away vocalist, Christina Michelle, about how they got into music, the hardships of touring, and the importance of raising awareness about animal cruelty.
Track by Track: Frog – “Count Bateman”
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Frog has a cool new album out, "Count Bateman", so we had Bateman himself send us over a track by track breakdown of all of the songs from the record. Take a listen while you read over each track's backstory. Frog might not be a very serious name, but he is serious talent and songwriter.
Meet The Band: The Weak Days
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Meet the feel-good, self-loving punk rockers, The Weak Days.
Interview: Casey Crawford of Emo-Punk Band Virginity Talks Self-Deprecation and Healing Through Songwriting
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The songwriter behind the band Virginity is a stand-up comic who's influenced by PUP and endorsed by Death Protector Collective. Read our interview about the music-as-therapy construction of his debut, 'With Time.'
Meet The Band: Insignificant Other
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In our newest Meet The Band, get to know the Birmingham, Alabama based group, Insignificant Other.
Interview: Lonely Ghost Records
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We talk to the fledgling Lonely Ghost Records about running a label with a socialist model, fostering a symbiotic community with their roster, and their attempt to expand the definition of emo.
Video Premiere: Brackish – “Sincerely”
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Brackish are about to hit the Midwest for the first time ever. In light of the mini-tour, the group is releasing a new video for "Sincerely". Check out the video and read Emily's interview with front-person, Connor Byrne, about the video, the band's future, and the finest gas stations of greater Pennsylvania.
Interview: John Galm – Bad Heaven Ltd.
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Bad Heaven Ltd. just released their newest album 'Strength'. Zac spoke with vocalist, John Galm, about the record, exploring new genres, and much more.
Interview: Rosie Tucker
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Rosie Tucker is quaint and eccentric, with enough variance to make the task of compiling a succinct description of their music feel more tiring than most forms of exercise. Bineet spoke with Tucker about their ability to find deeper meaning in the world and the intrepidness it takes to forge your own path.
Interview: Sarchasm Discusses Community Building and Activism
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Sarchasm shares their thoughts on their song writing subjects and activism.
Interview: Kevin Devine on Bad Books ‘III’
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After a seven year silence, Bad Books released their third studio LP, 'III', earlier this summer through Loma Vista Recordings. We were able to catch up with singer-songwriter, Kevin Devine, to learn about the recording process, the narratives behind the album, his opinion on side projects, and so much more.
Meet The Band: Jail Socks
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Meet The Band! We're happy to introduce Olivia's new series inspired by 2000's pop culture magazines. Check out the first installment featuring the Charlotte, North Carolina based trio, Jail Socks.
