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Artist Interview: cursetheknife
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Loan spoke with vocalist / guitarist Severin Olsen and vocalist / bassist Branden Palesano about cursetheknife's sophomore album There's a Place I Can Rest.
Artist Interview: Jeff Rosenstock
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Anne speaks with punk rock icon Jeff Rosenstock about his new LP 'HELLMODE'
Your New Favorite Label: Safe Suburban Home Records
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Jami caught up with Safe Suburban Home Records about their path as a DIY label, the labels that inspired them, and what upcoming releases they're excited to share with the world
Artist Interview + Video: Activity
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Travis Johnson of Brooklyn experimental rock band Activity talks about the making of their new album, 'Spirit In The Room' (including the making of his own guitar pedal).
Artist Interview: Skylar Sarkis of Taking Meds
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Taking Meds will drop their best album yet, 'Dial M for Meds,' tomorrow through Smartpunk. Zac spoke with vocalist Skylar Sarkis about the more prominent '90s alt influences and his self-deprecating lyrical approach.
Artist Interview: Being Dead
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Being Dead gives us details on the marination process of their wild new record 'When Horses Would Run'
Producer Interview: Jon Markson
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If you listen to punk or hardcore, there is a good chance you’ve come across one name in the production credits: Jon Markson. Though his work dates from over a decade ago, his imprints can be felt with Drug Church’s breakthrough record, Cheer. Since then, Markson’s profile has only grown, working with bands ranging from Stay Inside to grunge revivalists Soul Blind. Hugo interviewed Jon to speak more about his work and changes within punk music.
Artist Interview: Matt Scottoline of Hurry
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Luke sits down with Matt from Hurry to discuss his new LP 'Don't Look Back,' out today, and the enduring influence of '90s powerpop.
Artist Interview: Sam Bielanski of PONY
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Zac speaks with Sam of PONY about their new album 'Velveteen,' a record that sounds like summertime.
Interview: (No) Money In The Bank
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Thom Bee from the pop punk-themed U.K. comedy duo shares the backstory for their show "Nobody Likes You When You're 33."
Music Industry Creatives You Should Know About
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Hope and Jazmin spoke to the founders of The Pretty Cult, Camp Punksylvania, My Grito, Gender Amplified, Fresh Meat Festival, #blkgrlswurld ZINE, and So Dreamy Music Festival in this feature that promotes creative companies run by people from marginalized communities.
Artist Interview: Dylan Balliett of Spirit Night
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Zac speaks with Dylan of Spirit Night about his new record 'Bury the Dead,' out tomorrow.
