interview Archive
14 Jun 2019
Humble Pie’s Mid ‘70s ‘Joint Effort’
A new release of little-heard Humble Pie music, Joint Effort documents a strange period in the lifespan of the British hard rock group. Made not long after its lead singer […]
13 Jun 2019
California Guitar Trio Takes the Instrument Someplace Else
Acoustic guitar trios are nothing new. But in the hands of the musicians calling themselves the California Guitar Trio, the instrument is approached in a unique way. And the sounds […]
10 Jun 2019
At the Heart of the Vinyl Revival: ORG Music
Founded in 2010, ORG Music was launched in response to renewed interest in vinyl records. Kicking off with reissues of Nirvana’s classic Nevermind, the label quickly established itself as an […]
07 Jun 2019
Ultimate Trip: Riverside Sets Sight on North America (Part Three)
Continued from Part Two… You mentioned Lunatic Soul. To date, you’ve done a very good job of keeping Lunatic Soul as a separate project distinct from Riverside. Do you ever […]
06 Jun 2019
Ultimate Trip: Riverside Sets Sight on North America (Part Two)
Continued from Part One… The first three Riverside albums are a trilogy, but recent releases don’t so much have that conceptual continuity. Is the idea of conceptually-linked releases something that […]
05 Jun 2019
Ultimate Trip: Riverside Sets Sight on North America (Part One)
Riverside isn’t exactly a household name in the American music scene, but the Polish rock group is on a mission to change that. Founded in 2001, the band balances metal, […]
04 Jun 2019
What is Drunken Prayer? Leader Morgan Geer is Open to Suggestions
With one foot in honky-tonk and the other in straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll, Morgan Geer’s Drunken Prayer is Americana for people who don’t like Americana, rock for those who don’t […]
03 Jun 2019
World Music Dance Party
Two bands, each led by high-profile fixtures of the Asheville music scene, came together in March to present a unique night of music. Michael Libramento’s band, Coconut Cake, pays homage […]
02 Jun 2019
A Quick Chat with Mac Arnold
Mac Arnold has enjoyed a storied musical career, one that has seen him work with artists including B.B. King, James Brown, Bill Withers and many others. He retired from music […]
