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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.
Video Interview: partygirl
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The maximalist / feminist / totally fabulous Brooklyn band sat down for a chat.
Song Premiere + Artist Interview: Doggy Daycare – “(forgetting) sarah marshall)”
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Doggy Daycare has a new single called "(forgetting) sarah marshall," a sterling shoegaze track that recalls all your favorite '90s bands. Check it out below before it hits streaming July 28th along with an interview with the band.
Your New Favorite Label: Totally Real Records
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For 2023's first installment of Your New Favorite Label, Jami speaks with the NY-based Totally Real Records!
Artist Interview: Jordan Krinsky of How Strange It Is
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Zac speaks with Jordan Krinsky of How Strange It Is about the band's debut LP 'In the Light of the Blistering Moon,' out tomorrow.
Artist Interview: Palmyra
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Ryleigh speaks with folk trio Palmyra about their new single "Speak My Mind" and their upcoming EP.
Artist Interview: Chad Jewitt of Perennial
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Jami speaks with Chad Jewitt, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist of art-rock band Perennial, about the band's upcoming 'The Leaves of Autumn Symmetry'
Artist Interview: Joshua Howell of The Arrival Note
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Zac speaks with Tampa emo/post-hardcore band The Arrival Note about their recent split and what to expect from them going forward.
Artist Interview: Johanna Samuels
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Emma spoke with Johanna Samuels about her raw new LP 'Bystander'
