Review Category : Interviews

Interview: Nate Robards (Boba Fett Youth, Part Time Whore, Elements of Now) Part 2

Here is part 2 of an interview I conducted with Nate Robards (Boba Fett Youth, Part Time Whore, and Elements of Now). I really enjoyed Nate's insightful answers, and I have to thank him for setting aside time from his busy schedule to participate in this Q & A. Also, in case you missed part 1 of our interview, you can check it out here. Read on and enjoy! ...

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Interview: Damien Verrett (The Speed of Sound in Seawater, So Much Light, Mansion Closets)

Damien Verrett is level 78 dark mage from the halls of Davis. He mostly harbors his magic into his various musical efforts; The Speed Of Sound In Seawater, So Much Light and upcoming Miracle Cure. In his free time he also does some other stuff. WHAT A GUY. He shares with us some shit about music and some other stuff he’s got going on. 10/10 must read. This is important. ...

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Interview: Foxing

St. Louis’ Foxing is a beautiful evening afternoon breeze with your favorite snacks and a ton of babes. Their new album The Albatross is one of my top albums of the year, moving up on the list with every listen. Super highly recommended, be sure to check it out and help this wonderfully talented band continue to share their beauty with the world. ...

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Interview: State Faults

State Faults is a hell-storm of angst and frustration dawning from the rocky coasts of Santa Rosa, CA. While the suburb seems a peaceful place to live, it is still evidently the birthplace of some of the most distraught jams in the screamo scene. Jared, who plays drums in the band, was cool enough to sit down and answer some questions for us. ...

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Interview: Nate Robards (Boba Fett Youth, Part Time Whore, Elements of Now) Part 1

I first met Nate Robards in the early ‘90s at a punk show at the old Elks Lodge out on Lake Mead Pkwy in Henderson. That night he handed me a copy of his new zine, “Equal,” and I was stoked because I was also in the process of starting my own little mag called “Help.” As fellow “zinesters,” we had a unique bond, and we continued to trade zines with each other as we pulled each new issue hot off the presses (aka the copy machine at Kinko’s). ...

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Interview: Shay Mehrdad of Curl Up and Die, Faded Grey, Attaboy Skip and more

The first time I saw Shay Mehrdad play guitar was during a Bent Tool show at The Huntridge in the early 90s. They opened with Van Halen’s “Eruption,” and much to my amazement, Shay nailed it note for note. The Mystic Records style punk that followed was great too, and I later stumbled across a soundboard tape from that show that I played until it wore out. ...

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Interview: Koji

Our New York correspondent Tom Monahan sat down with singer/activist Koji after the Run for Cover Records showcase at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar in October. They talked about the status of his upcoming full-length, the role activism plays in his life, and how much he loves Vegas’ own Caravels and Last Call. ...

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