Beyond Genres With California’s PREGNANT: Interview
'I'm past consideration of genre in a lot of ways, and I consider it hampers the whole process of music,' says Daniel Trudeau of PREGNANT.
An Outsider’s Perspective: The Darkly Compelling ‘Scream Quietly’ From Revolution Above Disorder
A cover of the classic tune by London's Television Personalities is spooky and compelling in all the right ways.
‘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…
Album Review: Gilles Snowcat Praises MindFree’s Debut LP
'MindFree's Motown Grunge is actually close to melodic, open-minded hard rock,' says the Belgian singer-songwriter.
Theories Of Punk: With Guitarist Ryan McClelland Of Public Nuisance
“I would say that punk is not just rock and roll,”says Ryan McClelland of Public Nuisance. “Rock ‘n’ roll draws clear roots from southern blues music, but even though punk…
‘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.
Thom Lucero Of Media Jeweler On Synthbeat
Thom Lucero's compelling electronic music is the subject of my interview with him at synthbeat.com
‘Just Outside The Commercial Zone’: Pregnant’s Outrageously Fun ‘100% Beef’
The popular, yet experimental, flavor of the musical wrapper on Pregnant's new album "100% Beef" boosts the irony and effectiveness of the lyrical messages.
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.