Review Category : Interviews

Interview: Chris Brooks (Lionize)

I sat down with Lionize keyboard player Chris Brooks before the band's big, 12/23 show at the House of Blues with Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto to talk about how their reggae/rock jams are received by ska fans, their upcoming stint with Lucero, and what it was like playing Warped Tour and Bonnaroo in the same year. ...

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Interview: Kyle Soto & Michael Craver (Seahaven)

Seahaven just released one of the most critically acclaimed punk albums of the year with Winter Forever, and played the last show of their tour with Touché Amoré on 12/14 in Las Vegas. Before the show I met up with Seahaven guitarist/vocalist Kyle Soto and guitarist Michael Craver to talk about being on a hardcore tour, visiting the Pawn Stars shop and their favorite Vegas band. ...

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Interview: Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré)

Before their 12/14 show at Hypnotic Lounge with Pianos Become the Teeth, Seahaven and locals Caravels and Alaska, our very own Felipe Garcia and Tom Monahan sat down with Touché Amoré vocalist Jeremy Bolm to talk about his intense love for Raising Cane’s chicken, why the majority of Warped Tour makes him sick, and the prospect of playing gigantic European arenas on their upcoming tour with Rise Against. ...

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Interview: Toby Morse (H2O)

It’s one thing to have a positive mental attitude when you’re young, but another thing to stick to your ideals through the troubles that come with adulthood. H2O frontman Toby Morse is an inspiration to adults and kids alike, living the dream of being in a successful punk rock band while staying true to his beliefs all these years. Earlier this week I sat down and talked with Morse about H2O’s ability to play with so many different types of bands, their upcoming covers album, finding vegan food in Vegas, talking to school kids through the One Life One Chance program, and more. ...

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Interview: Nick Woods (Direct Hit!)

Through the magic of the interwebs I was able to interview Nick Woods, singer and guitarist for Milwaukee party punks Direct Hit!. What song does he wish made the new album? Which comic book artist would he love to see draw a Direct Hit! album cover? What does Woods have to say about the Double Down Saloon? Click here to find out! ...

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