CHOKECHERRY RIPE FRUIT ROTS AND FALLS FEARLESS RECORDS There is an old saying: “It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.” Since Chokecherry has entered the scene, such [...]
IT’S DISCIPLINE, NOT A FORMULA A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN CALABRESE OF DANKO JONES Bassist John Calabrese is one of those people who doesn’t seem to take himself too seriously. In a business that is very cut-throat and unforgiving at times, having [...]
ODC TWISTED LOVE BLKIIBLK RECORDS ODC embodies embracing musical and international roots. For this alternative/nu-metal band, French identity is as vital as artistic integrity. Blending nu-metal, metalcore, pop, and rap, ODC bridges heavy and [...]
A SONIC MIRROR INTO INTERNAL ADVERSITY A CONVERSATION WITH WIND WALKERS Music helps us deal with many things in our lives. For the band Wind Walkers, finding a way to talk about the things we often keep in the deepest parts of ourselves, unable [...]
JOHN CARPENTER, CODY CARPENTER, AND DANIEL DAVIES HALLOWEEN: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (EXPANDED EDITION) SACRED BONES When looking back on John Carpenter’s Halloween, there is more to this iconic film’s identity than just Michael [...]
AFI SILVER BLEEDS THE BLACK SUN RUN FOR COVER RECORDS AFI has long been a shining beacon of boundary-pushing creativity in the punk and emo scenes, consistently refusing to follow the trends that the scene bobs and weaves in throughout the [...]
WIND WALKERS I DON’T BELONG HERE FEARLESS RECORDS When Wind Walkers released What If I Break? in 2023, it was a record coated with originality. A sonically mutated, volatile experience that conquered an impressive balance of post hardcore [...]
THRICE HORIZONS/WEST EPITAPH RECORDS Life is all about risk. Sometimes we have to take those risks to explore where the impossible can lead. For Thrice, making the direct sequel Horizons/West was long in the making before Horizons/East reached [...]
I PREVAIL VIOLENT NATURE FEARLESS RECORDS When I Prevail rose to prominence from Metro Detroit, Michigan, in 2013, from viral covers to Grammy nominations, the metalcore/post-hardcore band has seen a vast amount of success over the past 12 years [...]
SILVERSTEIN PINK MOON UNFD Silverstein has been one of those bands that, when you feel time has dulled their edge, comes roaring back to silence the doubters and prove their creative fire still burns as bright as it did two decades ago. When [...]
WAKE THE DEAD: THE PEAK, PIVOT, AND SUCCESS A CONVERSATION WITH ANDREW NEUFELD OF COMEBACK KID When it comes to albums that were the cornerstones of a band’s legacy, Wake The Dead was crucial to Comeback Kid’s rise, propelling them to greater [...]
THE STORY SO FAR I WANT TO DISAPPEAR IN THE USA OAK GROVE RECORDS There is something magical that happens when a band comes back from a lengthy hiatus. For modern pop punk legends The Story So Far, that tale of success transpired with their [...]
FIGURING IT ALL OUT A CONVERSATION WITH DYING IN DESIGNER (BOBBY O’BRIEN) Growing up on the south side of Chicago imbues an artist with a distinctive, raw energy that reflects the struggles and vibrancy of the community. For solo [...]
WRITING THE FUTURE, ON THEIR OWN TERMS A CONVERSATION WITH TSS When TSS (formerly known as The Sunday Sadness) embarked on their artistic journey in 2017, the remarkable success they have cultivated over the past eight years stood as a testament [...]
GROWING AND EVOLVING A CONVERSATION WITH DEADLANDS When we embark on a challenging journey to exorcise the very struggles that weigh us down, each person navigates the path to healing in their unique way. Whether it’s through the invigorating [...]
KILL THE KING A CONVERSATION WITH PRISONER VOCALIST & GUITARIST MURRAY EMERY Someone once said, “Music is the literature of the heart; it begins where words fall short.” For the band Prisoner, music has been an enduring medium [...]
WAKING UP A CONVERSATION WITH KEITH WALLEN OF BREAKING BENJAMIN Reflecting on bands that have indelibly shaped the rock music landscape, Breaking Benjamin emerges as a timeless luminary, evoking a sense of nostalgia for many fans. Formed in 1999 [...]
WOLVES AT THE GATE WASTELAND SOLID STATE RECORDS At times, becoming ensnared in the labyrinth of your own mind can be the most suffocating experience imaginable. It’s as if your thoughts conspire to overwhelm your entire being, drowning [...]
LETTING GO A CONVERSATION WITH SILVERSTEIN If you asked 25 years earlier if Silverstein had the chance to succeed as a band, the answers of many music journalists would be drastically different than the consensus of today. A band built on the [...]
MIYAVI LOST IN LOVE, FOUND IN PAIN (DELUXE EDITION) RISE RECORDS Miyavi can be best described as a multifaceted musician—a true jack of all trades who has mastered each one of them. He began his journey in 1999 with the visual Kei band Dué le [...]
HEAVY METAL UNITY A CONVERSATION WITH JUSTINE JONES OF EMPLOYED TO SERVE When vocalist Justine Jones and guitarist/co-vocalist Sammy Urwin embarked on their musical journey as enthusiastic teenagers, they were propelled by a deep passion for [...]
THEY SAY THAT YOU’LL REGRET THE THINGS YOU DON’T DO A CONVERSATION WITH SUN JUNKIES Whether it’s the warm weather or Canada’s propensity for creating some of the best rock talents the rock scene has seen in recent years, [...]
MEMPHIS MAY FIRE SHAPESHIFTER RISE RECORDS Memphis May Fire boasts a rich and dynamic history in the metalcore scene, having played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the genre. Throughout their journey, marked by both exhilarating highs [...]
DEATHMATCH A CONVERSATION WITH LOTTA RUUTIAINEN OF LUNA KILLS If you look within the up-and-coming metal bands in the scene, Luna Kills is undeniably one of the most unique and interesting bands in modern metal. With an innovative blend of [...]
