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Interviews
The Chinkees
In June, The Chinkees released a four-song EP, marking their first new material since 2002. We spoke with singer Mike Park, (Asian Man Records founder, member of The Bruce Lee Band / Ogikubo Station) and talked about how the EP was recorded and what inspired some of its lyrics. We also addressed the band’s name,… Click here to view. -
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Sharkanoid
In late April, Sharkanoid released their second album, titled Deathbox. The band’s primary members are singer/guitarist Dan Potthast, (MU330) and singer/bassist Rick Johnson, (Mustard Plug). Several other musicians also appeared on Deathbox, including drummer Ted Moll, (MU330). We recently spoke with Potthast and talked about the collaboration process for this record. We also discussed the… Click here to view. -
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Nos Da
In late March, Nos Da released their self-titled debut album via Recess Records. The band’s lineup is comprised of singer/guitarist Isaac Thotz, (The Arrivals/Treasure Fleet) bassist/singer Jamie Morrison, (Pale Angels) and drummer Mike “Jimmy” Felix, (Toys That Kill). Since making the record, they’ve added Victoria Yarnish on Moog and Jacob Gaxiola on guitar. We recently… Click here to view. -
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Airstream Futures
In February, Airstream Futures released their second album, titled Le Feu Et Le Sable. We recently conducted a phone interview with singer Devon Carson and guitarist Jeff Dean. (The band’s lineup also consists of drummer Mike Soucy and bassist Katie Karpowicz). We talked about how the album was written and recorded, what some of its… Click here to view. -
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Bruce Lee Band
In late October, the Bruce Lee Band released their latest EP, called Rental!! Eviction!! We spoke with singer Mike Park last week and discussed how it was written and recorded. We also talked about some of the song’s lyrics and their recent shows in San Francisco and Hawaii. On this recording, the band’s lineup consists… Click here to view. -
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Mean Jeans
Several months ago, Mean Jeans released their latest full-length on Fat Wreck Chords, entitled Gigantic Sike. We recently caught up with singer/guitarist Billy Jeans and talked about the inspiration behind the album’s name, the quick manner in which the record was made and what some of its songs are about. Gigantic Sike features a stripped-down… Click here to view. -
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Ramona
Last month, we caught up with Ramona after their set at Riot Fest. We spoke with singer/guitarist Diego Medrano and singer/bassist Abby Vigderman about their debut album, called Deals, Deals, Deals! (Drummer Shannon Ledbetter couldn’t be present and was presumably roaming the festival grounds). We talked about how the band connected with Red Scare for… Click here to view. -
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CJ Ramone
Earlier this year, CJ Ramone released his latest solo full-length via Fat Wreck Chords, called The Holy Spell. He recently played Chop Shop in support of the record and we met up with him before the show. We talked about the album’s writing and recording process, including how several of its songs were written in… Click here to view. -
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Blood People
Last month, Blood People played at Bric-a-Brac Records and we caught up with the band after the show. We discussed their latest EP, Great Reactor, in terms of its recording process and the inspiration behind some of the songs. The record demonstrates Blood People’s ability to merge hard rock, ‘90s alternative and punk into their… Click here to view. -
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Drilling For Blasting
On June 8th, Drilling For Blasting played a record release show at Chop Shop for their debut full-length, Fingers are the Best Eyes. We met up with singer/guitarist Douglas Ward and drummer/singer Kammy Lee before the show to talk about the album, including how it was written and recorded, what some of the songs are… Click here to view. -
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Kali Masi
Earlier this month, Kali Masi played Chop Shop and we caught up with the band before the show. We spoke with singer/guitarist Sam Porter, guitarist/singer Wes Moore and drummer John Garrison, (bassist/singer Anthony Elliot unfortunately couldn’t be present). We talked about the band’s recent touring experiences, including opening for Less Than Jake for several weeks… Click here to view. -
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Teenage Bottlerocket
Last month, Teenage Bottlerocket released their latest full-length, Stay Rad! It marks the band’s first album of new material since the unexpected passing of founding drummer Brandon Carlisle in 2015. We spoke with Brandon’s brother, singer/guitarist Ray Carlisle, and discussed the circumstances surrounding the creation of this record. We talked about when the band felt… Click here to view. -
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Dan Vapid and The Cheats
Tomorrow, Dan Vapid and The Cheats are releasing their latest full-length, Three. We spoke with singer/guitarist Dan “Vapid” Schafer in detail about how the album came together. With the band’s last record coming out almost six years ago, Schafer explained how moving to downstate Illinois and the addition of a new bassist and drummer, amongst… Click here to view. -
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The Brokedowns
Last May, The Brokedowns released their latest full-length and third for Red Scare, called Sick of Space. We recently caught up with singer/guitarist Kris Megyery and talked about how the album was recorded and what some of its songs are about. The record finds the band, (also consisting of singer/bassist Jon Balun, guitarist Eric Grossmann… Click here to view. -
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Smoking Popes
Earlier this month, Smoking Popes released their latest full-length, called Into the Agony. We recently met up with lead guitarist Eli Caterer and discussed the new album at length. We spoke about the return of original drummer Mike Felumlee and how his involvement in many ways sparked the band to write new material. We also… Click here to view.
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