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.
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Written by Eimear O Sullivan
"I keep shaping and manipulating the sound until it feels as close as possible to what I hear and feel in my mind" - Thunder Bae on her new album A WOMAN
An interview with Düsseldorf-based singer, songwriter and producer Thunder Bae, on her debut album ‘A WOMAN’.
Written by Magesh Magesh
Inside Ben Poole's Guitar Rig: The Gear Behind "Post-Midnight Behaviour"
The British blues-rock guitarist shares the equipment, techniques, and mindset behind his signature sound ahead of his new album, Post-Midnight...
Written by Eimear O Sullivan
Inside the Weird and Wonderful World of Blums: An Interview with NYC's Most Interesting Artist
An interview with New York City’s Blums, the project of songwriter and musician Kelsea Feder.
Written by Eugenia Roditis
Dressy Bessy Brings Their Timeless Charm to Betty Boop's Birthday Bash for a Cause
Ahead of Dressy Bessy's performance at Betty Boop's Birthday Bash for a Cause, lead guitarist John McDowell Hill discusses the band's enduring...
Written by Chris Roditis
"Find the love in your instruments and build a relationship with them" - An Interview With Little Bihlman
The Emmy Award-winning musician reflects with remarkable honesty on stepping into his own voice, the deeply personal stories behind Heavy Head,...
Written by Eugenia Roditis
"Tradition tells us who we are, and innovation helps us show the world who we can become" - An Interview With Cristian Harhătă
The Romanian folk artist reflects on preserving cultural identity, mentoring the next generation, embracing innovation, and why authentic...
Written by Eugenia Roditis
David McWane on Keeping the Magic Alive After 30 Years with Big D and the Kids Table
The Big D and the Kids Table frontman reflects on songwriting, staying inspired after three decades, the philosophy behind the band's sound, and...
Written by Chris Roditis
Teanga Teanga on Reinventing "Around The World" Into Their Own Cinematic Universe
Pamela Sue Mann and Paul Murphy discuss long-distance collaboration, vintage gear, cinematic influences, creative trust, and the making of their...
Written by Eugenia Roditis
"Music isn't really about metrics-it's about people": Half Ivory on new album "how do i use this thing?"
From building a world through a sentient helmet to chasing genuine connection over streaming numbers, Half Ivory opens up about the ideas,...
Written by Eugenia Roditis
"My role is to build bridges between cultures": Vilma Talvitie on New Album 'Olio / Alien'
The Finnish singer-songwriter discusses her nomad folk philosophy, Piano Body Percussion, travelling across four continents, finding belonging...