Interviews

In this section of the blog we host interviews with established but also up and coming artists we love and recommend as well as music industry professionals with tons of useful information to share.

Interested in an interview, writing a story as a guest or joining the Musicngear team as a Contributing Author? Contact us at info+blog@musicngear.com

Written by SKAUSS

Inside the Shadows: Ghostbells Reveal the Secrets of Catacouture

I step into the hidden world of ghostbells to uncover Catacouture, their debut EP of icy new-wave and dark electronic pulses. We talk ritual,...

Written by Eugenia Roditis

Homebase talk "Nuff Said", Songwriting Pressure and Why Live Shows Still Matter Most

We speak with New Jersey/New York heavy pop-punk newcomers Homebase about their new single, Nuff Said, the gear they trust, dream collabs, their...

Written by Eugenia Roditis

From "Pure Heartbreak" to Hope: Peter Manning Robinson on Piano, Reinvention, and "Excursions"

A deeply reflective conversation with the Emmy Award-winning composer on grief, simplicity, the Refractor Piano™, and creating music beyond words...

Written by Eimear O Sullivan

John Blek on Building your Own Recording Studio from Scratch to Record an Album

We talk gear, DIY studio tips, and what he learned along the way.

Written by Chris Roditis

Irreversible Mechanism on 'GRAVIANT': "Nothing Defined Us More Than Being Forced to Leave Our Country"

A deeply personal conversation with the Belarusian progressive metal band about displacement, atmosphere, gear obsession, survival and the...

Written by Eimear O Sullivan

Running your Own Indie Label: Exclusive Interview with Audio Antihero Label founder Jamie Halliday

We speak to Jamie Halliday - founder of the hugely successful indie label Audio Antihero (home to Frog, Avery Friedman, CIAO MALZ, Magana,...

Written by Chris Roditis

"Writing the song felt like a big exhale" - An Interview With Zara Chantelle on "Good Man"

The Adelaide singer-songwriter opens up about her new single "Good Man", songwriting growth, studying Popular Music, live performance, and...

Written by Eugenia Roditis

"Sound feels timeless, and the silence between phrases becomes as rich as the notes themselves": An Interview With Rina Rain

A conversation with mantra artist and meditation guide Rina Rain on "Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha", silence, compassion, and music as a place to...

Written by Eugenia Roditis

Magnetic Skies Break Down the Making of "Fragments": Synths, Space, and Emotional Architecture

Frontman Simon Kent discusses synth choices, workflow, cinematic influence, and translating analogue emotion into a modern electronic record.

Written by Eugenia Roditis

"Creating with the right people really shapes the atmosphere" - Inside Misha & cocabona's World of JOMO

A deep dive into JOMO, collaboration, and the mindset shaping their most personal work yet.