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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.
Interview: Astragal Make Music To Excite Themselves
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We talk to the Houston dream-pop band about shedding people-pleaser tendencies, making music that they feel good about, and the storybook history of the trio.
Stream 'Funny Before' off Cool Original's forthcoming LP 'I Never Said I Didn't Care' then check out our interview with songwriter Nathan Tucker about the new album, what's next for the band, and what it's like to create art in 2019.
Interview: Chon Talks Writing Fusion Music, Self-Titled Record
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Tyler Holland and Jessie Leiman talk mixed genre music, fast food, and the new self-titled record with San Diego's Chon.
Interview: Cole Janzen of Lowfaith
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Bineet spoke with Cole Janzen of Lowfaith about songwriting and the bands most recent LP 'On Loss'.
Interview: Proper. Discuss “ASAP Rocky Type Beat”, Being A Person Of Color In The Scene
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Kayla spoke to Proper.'s guitarist and singer, Erik Garlington, about the bands new single, ASAP Rocky Type Beat, inspirations and more.
Interview: Andrew Sclafani of Withholder
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Bineet spoke with Andrew Sclafani of Withholder about their shared hometown of Fresno, the band's creative process, favorite desserts, and more.
