‘Spiky, Angular, And Angry’: ‘Thracian’ by Stat·ic
With their tune “Thracian,” the supergroup Stat·ic allows Julian Shah-Tayler to take center stage with lyrics and a vocal melody that come from a visceral place.
The Shocking Politics Of LENIN: With Steven Blind
"I do think that the boyishness of a subculture like punk rock does still have a certain viability in that it does away with the shams of politeness," says vocalist…
‘Paranormal — No Windows’: Media Jeweler’s Experiences At Enamel Studio
Here are the documented experiences of Media Jeweler, as they recorded their album The Sublime Sculpture Of Being, in 2019, in Omaha, Nebraska.
That Mysterious, Minimalist Guitar Style: With James Aranda Of Media Jeweler
James Aranda's guitar style in Media Jeweler is somewhat experimental, so I asked him about the minimalist approach that is his trademark.
A Candid Chat With Media Jeweler’s Bassist, Thom Lucero
As the bass player of Media Jeweler, Lucero brings tasteful low end to the band’s sound. “I think a lot of the work that I’m doing as a bassist,” he…
‘Restore Us’: Permafrost’s Anthemic Call For Healing
Permafrost's new single “Restore Us” is an anthemic post-punk plea for healing in the age of COVID. I speak with bassist Robert Heggdal.
The ‘Surreal Moment’ Of MINDFREE’S Debut Album: With Mark Abbruzzese
I asked MindFree's guitarist/frontman how it felt to be releasing his debut album with the band.