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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.
Interview: Dan Goldin of Exploding In Sound Records
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Sarah spoke with Dan Goldin, one of the founders of Exploding In Sound Records, about the history behind the label, what they look for in a signing, and the process behind all of the albums they've released.
Interview: Retirement Party Discuss ‘Somewhat Literate’
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Scott Fugger spoke to Retirement Party's vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist, Avery Springer, about the band's debut full length record, 'Somewhat Literate'.
Interview: Aymen of Holy Pinto Talks Their New EP and Selling Shirts Across America
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Taco Bell, Italian pop music, and foretelling Christmas cards: Kayla got to chat with Aymen of Canterbury’s Holy Pinto about his experiences being a traveling t-shirt salesman, aka a touring musician, and the songs that go along with it.
Interview: Eric Butler of Mom Jeans Discusses ‘Puppy Love’
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Sarah Knoll spoke with Eric Butler, guitarist vocalist and songwriter of California band Mom Jeans, about their new album 'Puppy Love', going from playing basements to large venues, and life outside of music.
Interview: Jelani Sei Discuss “Rep. Maxine Waters”
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Kayla spoke with Jelani Sei about their single "Rep. Maxine Waters" and breaking through glass ceilings as a person of color. This interview was inspiring, heavy-hitting, and gives a voice to those who might feel silenced.
Interview: Sad Baxter Discuss New EP ‘So Happy’
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Sad Baxter's vocalist, Deezy Violet, spoke to us about the Nashville duo's upcoming new EP which explores leaving toxic relationships, healing and much more.
Interview: Stickup Kid talk catalog gaps, making music at their own pace, and their upcoming record
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Pop-punk band Stickup Kid were buzzing during the early 2010's and then disappeared. Now they're back with a new record, and our contributor Luciano Ferrara caught up with them to hear their story.
Track Premiere: Ogikubo Station – “We Can Pretend Like”
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Ogikubo Station is the project of Mike Park (Asian Man Records) and Maura Weaver (Mixtapes). Read our thorough interview with Park below and listen to our premiere of the latest Ogikubo Station track.
Interview: Ovlov Discuss ‘Tru’, Influences, and Future Plans
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Henderson spoke with vocalist, songwriter and guitarist of Ovlov, Steve Hartlett, about the band's return from their hiatus, their new album 'Tru', and their plans for a full US tour and even more records in the near future.
