Category Archives: Q&A
Brand New Interview for ShockHound
Today is the record release day for Brand New’s fourth studio album, Daisy. I got to talk to drummer Brian Lane about the “challenging” record, as well as dispel some rumors about who wrote what. Oh, and there’s that whole … Continue reading
Never Shout Never Reveals Debut Album Title
Never Shout Never’s Christofer Drew just signed his first major label record deal and I got to chat with him about it. The 18-year-old Missouri native is currently in the studio with Butch Walker, working on his debut album, which … Continue reading
Mew Interview for ShockHound
When And the Glass Handed Kites came out, everyone was freaking over Mew, largely due to the amazing single “Why Are You Looking Grave” featuring J Mascis’s sweet vocals. Many thought it was a great “debut” album, but in actuality, … Continue reading
Owl City Interview on ShockHound
Adam Young, a.k.a. Owl City, is all the rage these days, yet no one knows much about him. His debut album, Ocean Eyes, has garnered tons of praise from the press, and his fans have shown their support with outstanding … Continue reading
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NeverShoutNever Interview For ShockHound
You wish you were this cool when you were 18. Christofer Drew, a.k.a. NeverShoutNever, has the adoration of the tween/teen market that so many suits are trying to wrap their heads around these days — all by making bright, positive … Continue reading
Manchester Orchestra Interview From SXSW
SXSW 09 was a blur, thanks to zero sleep and all-day Q&As, but it was worth it. Case in point: my interview with Manchester Orchestra. The band’s sophomore album, Mean Everything to Nothing, is one of my favorite records of … Continue reading
Gaslight Anthem Interview For ShockHound
My friends and I are obsessive about the Gaslight Anthem record, The ’59 Sound, so it was an amazing opportunity to interview fellow New Jersey native Brian Fallon. Here he talks about the music, the critics and why, at the … Continue reading
Lady Sovereign is Back!
The pint-sized British rapper that made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic has returned with a new album and a whole new attitude. Known for being signed by Jay-Z himself, Sov (born Louise Harman) is now putting out her … Continue reading
