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 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...
Written by Eimear O Sullivan
Darren Hayman on Creativity, Songwriting and His Favourite Second-Hand Synths
In this interview with Darren Hayman (Hefner, Hayman, Watkins, Trout and Lee, The French and more) we discuss the recording of the 'Hayman,...
Written by Chris Roditis
Josaleigh Pollett & Crowd Shy on Building 'If I Let It Quiet' Across Continents
Created between Salt Lake City and Osaka, 'If I Let It Quiet', out July 24, pushed Josaleigh Pollett and longtime collaborator Crowd Shy into...
Written by Eugenia Roditis
Love Jones Return with The Greatest Show On Earth: "We remain mired in our iconoclastic obscurity. And proud of it"
The cult lounge-pop veterans discuss their long-awaited new album, surviving outside industry trends, recording live across multiple studios,...
Written by Chris Roditis
"Real life is love": Inside Kris Drever's Thoughtful Return With 'Doing This For Love'
The celebrated Scottish songwriter reflects on timeless songs, creative longevity, intimate live performance, and the deeply human heart of ...
Written by Eimear O Sullivan
Interview with Ah! Kosmos & Hainbach on their album Gentle Hum
An interview with Ah! Kosmos & Hainbach on their new album ‘Gentle Hum.’
Written by Eugenia Roditis
"We kind of just make music that we enjoy" - Darling. on Brotherhood, and the Whimsical World of 'It's A Party Darling.'
The Mid-Michigan brothers behind Darling. talk DIY recording, TikTok momentum, retro influences, live-show dreams, and why making music should...