interview Archive
01 Aug 2018
Sloan: A Question of Balance
Canadian rock foursome Sloan is unusual in the context of popular music: the band has been together for more than 25 years without a single change in its lineup. Even […]
31 Jul 2018
Coming Through: Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats
Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats recently debuted their third album, Family Dynamo. The album represents a step forward for Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats. “It definitely has more […]
30 Jul 2018
In Zelda’s Words: Terpsicorps Dance Company — STORY MOVED
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19 Jul 2018
A Noisy Celebration in Asheville
Asheville, N.C.-based inventor Tony Rolando founded Make Noise in 2008 to develop and sell analog synthesizer modules. The company has thrived and grown and moved into development of complete modular […]
18 Jul 2018
A Teenager in Rock: The Regrettes’ Lydia Night (Part Two)
Continued from Part One… Other than being signed, what was the Regrettes’ first big break? A really huge moment for us was when we played Conan [The Regrettes performed “Hey […]
17 Jul 2018
A Teenager in Rock: The Regrettes’ Lydia Night (Part One)
Los Angeles-based rockers the Regrettes came roaring out of the gate with their debut single, “Hey Now” in 2015. The song introduced the group’s template: hooky, catchy classic pop delivered […]
16 Jul 2018
Micky Dolenz is Still a Believer
The original lineup of pop sensation the Monkees lasted for a brief period: the quartet that scored number-one hits with “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer” and “Daydream Believer” […]
13 Jul 2018
Paul Williams: “Someday” and Today (Part 4)
Continued from Part Three… Another characteristic of Paul Williams’ lyrics is their universal quality. Listening to or reading his words, the thoughts and emotions expressed could as easily be coming […]
12 Jul 2018
Paul Williams: “Someday” and Today (Part 3)
Continued from Part Two… Once Williams had moved on to A&M, he and Nichols began work on a proper solo album, this time featuring only songs by Nichols (music) and […]
11 Jul 2018
Paul Williams: “Someday” and Today (Part 2)
Continued from Part One… He quotes some of his best-known lyrical phrases to illustrate his point (seemingly, Paul Williams has a preternatural ability to remember the words to the countless […]