Category Archives: Rock
Lollapalooza at 20: The Most Memorable Moments in the Festival’s History
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Lollapalooza, the celebrated festival that has come a long way in the past two decades. It’s evolved from an alternative music tour to a cross-genre mainstay in the summer festival circuit, where concertgoers … Continue reading
Yellowcard’s Ryan Key Is Ready to ‘Say Yes’ Once Again
Fans of Yellowcard are well aware of the band’s two-year hiatus, but now the five-piece is back and armed with their fifth studio record ‘When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes,’ which singer Ryan Key says is the mark of a … Continue reading
All Time Low Clears Up Rumors About ‘Dirty Work’
All Time Low are prepping for the release of their fourth studio album, ‘Dirty Work,’ the highly anticipated new record from the Baltimore natives. In the last year, fans have been buzzing about the pop rockers’ forthcoming LP, speculating about … Continue reading
Mark Hoppus Opens Up About His New TV Show ‘A Different Spin’
I’ve interviewed Mark Hoppus a few times, and he never ceases to deliver. Whether he’s talking about a band he’s produced, or relinquishing blink-182 details, he always has the right thing to say — in other words, he’s an interviewer’s … Continue reading
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Courtney Love Dishes Out Pearls of Wisdom on ‘Behind the Music’
I really haven’t paid much attention to Courtney Love in the past few years, but seeing her in this video was like reconnecting with an old friend. An old, loopy friend, but a friend nevertheless. In a way, I understand … Continue reading
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Davey Havok Talks ‘Crash Love’ and Blaqk Audio
I’ve interviewed Davey Havok a few times now and it’s always a pleasure. You would think that someone who’s better at putting on makeup than you are would be intimidating, but he couldn’t be more kind, confident and charismatic. Just … Continue reading
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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
Getting ‘Closer to Love’ With Mat Kearney
Mat Kearney is a charmer, for sure. This doesn’t really come as a surprise considering the lush, story-telling songs that are jam-packed onto his latest album, City of Black and White (which is in my heavy rotation). I was lucky … Continue reading
