interview Archive
14 Aug 2025
The Polymathematics of David J
Calling David J (Haskins) a bassist is technically correct, but doing so ignores his myriad other artistic pursuits. Singer, songwriter, playwright, film scorer, director, poet, author and spoken-word artist are […]
08 Aug 2025
Post-punk with ‘60s Roots: The Psychedelic Furs
Brooding ‘80s new wave act The Psychedelic Furs made an indelible mark on that era’s music scene, scoring critical praise and hit singles. Forty-plus years later, the group is still […]
07 Aug 2025
Duane Betts: Family Business
Having a famous surname often brings with it high expectations. In the case of guitarist, songwriter and singer Duane Betts, it’s doubly so: the 47-year-old musician is the son of […]
06 Aug 2025
Audio: Interview with Cliff Stankiewicz and Pete Lents of ABACAB
Genesis were giants of progressive rock. Their ambitious and adventurous brand of music won the group a dedicated legion of fans, critical acclaim and lasting influence. But the group was […]
25 Jul 2025
The Cranberries’ ‘No Need to Argue’ Endures (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… Street says that no importance was placed on begin able to replicate the album’s string parts in an eventual live setting. “That was great for the […]
24 Jul 2025
The Cranberries’ ‘No Need to Argue’ Endures (Part 1 of 2)
This featured appeared previously in SPIN Magazine. Thirty years after its release, the second album from Irish alternative rockers The Cranberries has lost none of its power. Fronted by the […]
14 Jul 2025
Duffy Power: Hell Hound On His Trail
Overlooked blues powerhouse Duffy Power never got his due, but a recently unearthed album with progressive rockers Argent shows that he could deliver the goods. London-born singer Raymond Howard started […]
11 Jul 2025
Brown Acid: A Trip Worth Taking (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… “We prefer privately pressed records with a lot of chutzpah,” says Barresi. The central Brown Acid aesthetic, Hall says, is “loud, fuzzed-out guitars. It feels like […]
10 Jul 2025
Brown Acid: A Trip Worth Taking (Part 1 of 2)
RidingEasy Records’ Brown Acid Series Celebrates its 20th Volume A coveted prize for those who appreciate the heavy sounds of early ‘70s rock, Brown Acid: The Twentieth Trip also represents […]
08 Jul 2025
Something Enduring About April: Adrian Younge
One of the most creative and prolific artists in today’s music, composer-musician-arranger Adrian Younge has recently completed and released Something About April III. The concluding entry in a trilogy of […]