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Interview: Typesetter talks songwriting for ‘Nothing Blues’
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Luciano spoke with Typesetter Marc Bannes about themes, new instrumentation, and sounds in their latest LP, 'Nothing Blues.'
Interview: Better Love Break Down Their Debut EP and “Pretending”
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Emily spoke to Chicago rockers Better Love about their latest single "Pretending", what's next for the band, whether or not Chicago has the best pizza, and more.
Interview: I’m Glad It’s You’s Kelley Bader
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Kelley Bader of I'm Glad It's You talks about his creative process, performing shows solo, and re-envisioning songs.
Interview: Campdogzz Love Being the Weird Band on the Bill
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Members of the dusky indie-folk band Campdogzz talk about their noisier influences, the Chicago scene, and being one of the outliers at FEST 17.
Interview: Hit Like a Girl talks ‘What Makes Love Last’ and No More Dysphoria
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Nicolle Maroulis talks about the writing 'What Makes Love Last', nonprofit No More Dysphoria, and what fans can expect from the group next.
Interview: You Me At Six Discuss Progression With New Record “VI”
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Lindsy spoke to You Me At Six's guitartist, Max Helyer, about the U.K band's new record, "VI".
Chris Gethard Discusses DIY, Bringing Punk Rock Ethos To TV, and His New Book
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Whether it was on his boundary pushing TV show, his HBO special on mental health, or in his standup, Chris Gethard has always stayed true to his beliefs and his DIY ethos. Now Chris is back with a new book about losing well, and we were lucky enough to talk to him about that and more.
Interview: Well Wisher Discuss Debut Record “This Is Fine”
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Emily interviewed Well Wisher's Natalie Newbold and discussed the New Jersey band's writing process, influences, playing with New Found Glory and more.
Interview: Runaway Brother talks studio time and influences on ‘New Pocket’
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Runaway Brother's Jacob Lee shares how studio time and different bands influenced their latest record, 'New Pocket.'
Track Premiere: Lee Corey Oswald – “Head Over Heels”
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Portland rockers Lee Corey Oswald share "Head Over Heels", the new single from their forthcoming LP "Darkness, Together". Emily spoke with the band about their new album, ditching the status quo, working with a new label, and more.
Interview: Human People Discuss ‘Butterflies Drink Turtle Tears’
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Sarah interviews Human People's Hayley Livingston and Marissa Gershenshorn about writing their new record, 'Butterflies Drink Turtle Tears.'
Interview: Two Minutes to Late Night talk metal, characters, and THE FEST
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Tyler talks to metal show creators Jordan Olds and Drew Kaufman, along with writer Jeremy Hammond, about their online web show Two Minutes to Late Night.
Interview: Worst Party Ever Detail Their New Acoustic EP ‘Japan’
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Jordi spoke with bedroom emo project Worst Party Ever about their new EP, the groups hiatus, touring, and influences.
Interview: The Dirty Nil Discuss ‘Master Volume’ and Share Playlist
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Emily spoke to the in-your-face Canadian punk band, The Dirty Nil, about their upcoming new record and they shared a playlist with us filled with their biggest inspirations while creating the record.
Interview: T-Shirt Weather Talk ‘Dinner and a Show’
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Kayla Carmichael spoke to members of UK pop-punk band T-Shirt Weather about their new album, recording in toilets, and influences from decades back.