DIVE INTO THE WAVES WITH KATERINA NICOLE AND ‘SERENE IN VIOLENT OCEANS’! A CONVERSATION WITH KATERINA NICOLE Ahoy there, fellow and music lovers! Get ready to set sail on a melodious journey with the one and only Canadian songstress [...]
HUNGRY FOR MORE A CONVERSATION WITH THE NAMES The late 1970s was an exciting time for music. Bands were emerging from the initial explosion of punk and a new style of music was formed, ‘post-punk’. This simply meant that bands were encouraged by [...]
HONESTY ISN’T ALWAYS PRETTY A CONVERSATION WITH MEMPHIS MAY FIRE Throughout their career, Memphis May Fire has consistently demonstrated an extraordinary ability to transform personal pain and struggles into profound sources of strength and [...]
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT A CONVERSATION WITH KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Twenty-five years ago, Killswitch Engage emerged as one of the pioneering bands that helped shape modern metal music into what it is today. This recognition is a rare accolade reserved [...]
LOOKING AT THE FUTURE THROUGH A BRIGHTER LENS A CONVERSATION WITH WARREN HAYNES “I think I intentionally don’t want to get caught in doing things the same way all the time, so I’m always looking for an opportunity to approach the song from a [...]
I WAS BORN A FIGHTER A CONVERSATION WITH BONNIE TYLER Bonnie Tyler’s debut album, The World Starts Tonight, was released in the U.K in 1977 and with the help of a couple of hit singles from the album, she made some waves. But it was her next [...]
IT’S SO WILD TO THINK IT’S MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR A CONVERSATION WITH AYSANABEE Aysanabee’s 2023 EP Here and Now, which won two Juno Awards, certainly lived up to the massive expectations of Watin. He continues to connect with audiences across [...]
LEARNING TO GROW THROUGH CHANGE A CONVERSATION WITH CHARLIE HOUSTON One Canadian musician you want to keep your eye on is Charlie Houston. Her captivating electronic pop EPs, I Hate Spring and Bad Posture, are filled with groovy beats, upbeat [...]
THE HEART OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL IS IN SWEDEN A CONVERSATION WITH FILIPPA NÄSSIL OF THUNDERMOTHER There’s a fresh wind blowing through the music scene, and it’s got a thunderous name: Thundermother! With their sizzling new album, Dirty & Divine, [...]
I WISH I WAS A BIG STRONG TREE A CONVERSATION WITH MITZWOOD & THE CARBON FOOTPRINTS Mitzwood & The Carbon Footprints is a brand-new indie band operating out of a secluded trailer-turned-recording studio on Toronto’s outskirts. Led by [...]
WE PICKED UP RIGHT WHERE WE LEFT OFF A CONVERSATION WITH JEREMY GALINDO OF YOU, INFINITE Legendary post-rock instrumental band, This Will Destroy You, has released some of the best post-rock songs since the 2000s, including “Quiet”, “Serpent [...]
WE’RE SO MUCH MORE RELAXED ABOUT THE WHOLE THING NOW A CONVERSATION WITH STEVE SMITH OF THE VAPORS With a charmingly infectious blend of power pop, punk, and new wave, The Vapors’ 1980 debut album, New Clear Days, was a commercial success [...]
I WANT BLOOD A CONVERSATION WITH JERRY CANTRELL Last October, Alice In Chains guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jerry Cantrell released I Want Blood, his fifth solo album and his second in three years, following 2021’s Brighten. Led by singles [...]
MIGHT AS WELL FACE IT A CONVERSATION WITH GUITARIST EDDIE MARTINEZ (ROBERT PALMER) The name Eddie Martinez may not be instantly recognizable, but take a few minutes and go through your albums and his name is going to pop up everywhere. He has [...]
DOING A SOLO ALBUM WAS A FUN EXPLORATION OF MY VOICE A CONVERSATION WITH ERIC CANNATA Since breaking out in 2010 with their self-titled debut album, Young The Giant has become a huge name in indie rock, one of the most exciting indie rock acts [...]
RINGO STARR PRESS CONFERENCE RYMAN AUDITORIUM, NASHVILLE (TN) Ringo Starr played two nights at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on January14 and 15 to sold-out crowds. Not only that, but he was joined by many special guests and [...]
CONSIDER INFINITY AND BLOW YOUR MIND A CONVERSATION WITH TERRY DRAPER (EX-KLAATU) Since Klaatu called it a day more than 40 years ago Terry Draper has established a very successful solo career. Since his debut solo album, 1997’s Light Years [...]
WE JUST WANT TO PLAY FOREVER AND BE THE BIGGEST BAND IN THE WORLD A CONVERSATION WITH JORDAN MILLER OF THE BEACHES The Beaches have cemented themselves as one of the most electrifying bands of their generation, blending kinetic creativity with [...]
APPEALING TO AN ENTIRELY NEW GENERATION OF FANS A CONVERSATION WITH DANIEL HOUSE OF SKIN YARD “It started as a fluke, but over time, it got more and more exciting and fun, and now I have this beautiful package featuring the artwork of Mike Egan, [...]
I KNOW IT’S ONLY MISTLETOE (BUT I LIKE IT) SPILL MAGAZINE DIGS DEEP INTO SOME OF THE BEST/WORST 2024 CHRISTMAS RELEASES (PART TWO) Well, it is that time of year again, to gather friends and family and get together for Christmas, the most [...]
I KNOW IT’S ONLY MISTLETOE (BUT I LIKE IT) SPILL MAGAZINE DIGS DEEP INTO SOME OF THE BEST/WORST 2024 CHRISTMAS RELEASES (PART ONE) Well, it is that time of year again, to gather friends and family and get together for Christmas, the most [...]
NEW LIFE AND ESCAPE A CONVERSATION WITH OBEYER There is an old saying: yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, and today is a gift. That’s why it is called the present. When a group of friends shares an unbreakable bond, a shared [...]
LOST TOGETHER A CONVERSATION WITH GREG KEELOR OF BLUE RODEO Blue Rodeo is one of the most beloved bands from Canada. Their flawless blend of country, rock, and folk, beautiful vocal harmonies, and incredibly sincere songwriting have touched the [...]
AS AUTHENTIC AS WE CAN BE A CONVERSATION WITH RIVAL SONS’ SCOTT HOLIDAY Rival Sons continue to prove themselves as one of the most thrilling rock bands of our modern era. In 2021, the band recorded a pair of albums live off the floor from the [...]
