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By: Lucy Sky – H aving begun playing together in their pre-teens, Toronto-based indie rock band The Beaches’ music has grown with them since their 2014 EP, Heights, and their 2013 self-titled, and Raine Maida-produced debut EP. In a recent interview, we spoke to Jordan Miller (bass guitar and vocals), and Eliza Enman-McDaniel (drums) about their … Continue reading
By: Lucy Sky – A fter 20 years with Jimmy Eat World, going home and spending some quality time with your family doesn’t seem like it can get any better. For Zach Lind, it did. Zach and his wife Holly turned their living room into a music room, setting up drums next to the piano and … Continue reading
By: Lucy Sky – Toronto-based electro-indie-pop duo Featurette (think Phantogram meets Tove Lo), which features vocalist Lexie Jay and drummer Jon Fedorsen, spent most their 2014 creating their 2-part album Crave. The emotionally charged, heavy hitting electro-pop coming from Northern Europe, New York and New Zealand influences the dancefloor-friendly effort, which will be premiered on December … Continue reading
By: Elaisha Green (@elaishajade) – Platinum selling artist Kardinal Offishall loves music. He doesn’t do it for the girls, money, and fame. He creates because music drives him, and with his new album, Kardi Gras Vol. 1: The Clash, it captures a fun and uplifting spirit, while also speaking truth on pressing issues like race. “Music is the passion for everything and … Continue reading
By: Lucy Sky – For years, Matt Berninger of The National kept a secret folder on his laptop called “The Moon.” The files in that folder were bits of music from Brent Knopf, the Portland musician and producer best known for his work in Menomena and his more recent band, Ramona Falls. Berninger and Knopf struck up … Continue reading
By: Josh Terzino – A ustin, Texas-based band A Giant Dog’s sound encompasses an indie rock explosiveness (who’s live shows have been described as “watching Jerry Springer and then the TV explodes and suddenly the paragons of dysfunction in America are breaking apart your living room, pissing on your furniture, and making you the ham … Continue reading
By: Josh Terzino – H ip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, which means “affectionate leader”, sat down with us at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas last weekend to discuss 808: The Movie, how music brings communities together, and more! You’ve been doing it a long time. Do you still get pumped in front of a live crowd … Continue reading
By: Josh Terzino – Los Angeles-based indie rock band Together Pangea (formerly known as Pangea) sat down with us at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015 in Austin, Texas last weekend to talk about their new six-song EP, The Phage, how southern California influences their sound, responsible partying, and more! You’ve released three albums on three different labels. Is … Continue reading
By: Josh Terzino – Andrew WK gave a rousing motivational lecture at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas last weekend. And prior to motivating the masses, we spoke to the party god himself about being positive, his love of cats, and more! You wrote a great advice column in the Village Voice last week about harnessing energy … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Toronto-based pop singer-songwriter Kai is on the rise. From teaming up with Adventure Club, to collaborating with Diplo and Skrillex, she’s not only an in-demand songwriter, but she’s also releasing her debut album in early 2016. We spoke to Kai about her forthcoming album, writing for other artists (including Jessie J, and Rhianna), and fashion. You plan … Continue reading
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