Written interviews with creatives.
We first introduced you to Austin-based band Frogmouth with the release of their album Identity Thief & now with a new single dropping today, we thought it would be a great time to check-in and see what the guys have been up to since its release. Listen to Clockmaker and read on for our interview below. CF: First and foremost, I’m glad we’ve been able … Continue reading Spotlight On: Frogmouth
Today we’re turning the spotlight onto Austin, Texas indie rockers Bottlecap Mountain led by Stewart Gersmann. In our featured interview, we chat about their most recent full length release Electric Love Spree, the growth and development of the band over the course of its now 7 albums and get a little info on what’s coming next. CF: What’s the story behind your band name? BM: … Continue reading Spotlight On: Bottlecap Mountain
About a year ago we introduced you to Houston, Texas-based Hardcore Punks Mind Mine with their release Evolution of Insanity. Mind Mine have kept super busy since then with releases and live shows, so we were due to catch up and we did just that in this featured interview with Jeff Perales and David Klotz. Check out Mind Mine’s 4-song EP Weak Words Won’t Hurt … Continue reading Spotlight On: Mind Mine
Today we’re sitting down with New Zealand-based songwriter and music producer James Brodie to talk about his debut solo album Lost and Found, a 9-track indie rock record that aims to help us see the joy and hope of life in our most trying times. Without giving away much further, let’s jump into the interview. Let’s start with some essentials. How long have you been … Continue reading Spotlight On: Brodie
Our spotlight interview series returns with an in depth look at Arguably, the latest album by Philadelphia-based musician Marc Schuster. Argubaly hits streaming services on May 1st (pre-save it here!). Take a listen to the recent single Paul Giamatti (Is Everywhere Tonight) and read on for the interview below. CF: This album has one of the most fun introduction tracks I’ve heard in a while. … Continue reading Spotlight On: Marc Schuster
Today we’re turning the spotlight on Philladelphia-based infectious pop-rock outfit Scoopski. Chatting with lead Scoopski, we get into becoming a full band from a duo, themed records and what is was like to hear from Betsy Brandt on their release of “I Agree, Marie”. Give “Little Ball of Energy” a spin and read on for the interview below. CF: As you pointed out recently over social … Continue reading Spotlight On: Scoopski
We first introduced you to Hot Apollo back in January of 2023 with the release of Baby Lord and recently we were stoked when lead vocalist and songwriter Jaymes Buckman was able to indulge us with a few of our most burning questions hot off the heels of their new album Tempest Rock. We talk about having a confident stage presence, how fashion impacts a … Continue reading Spotlight On: Hot Apollo
Today we’re turning the spotlight on Ithaca, New York’s Rose Alaimo; producer, songwriter, one-woman-band. Her most recent release A Place to Go When You Need to Hide was one of my favourites of 2023, so I had to reach out and pester her about how it all came together. We get into songwriting, learning instruments as you need to, home recording necessities and the challenges … Continue reading Spotlight On: Rose Alaimo
We learned about Alex Southey in late 2022 with the release of their Common Fantasies EP and we’ve been keeping a pretty keen ear to them ever since. Since then Alex has released a bunch of new music, done a series of mini-tours across Southern Ontario, hosts an open mic in Toronto and most recently started their own PR company Oh Marlene! With so much … Continue reading Spotlight On: Alex Southey
Today’s Spotlight is with California-based artist Drainbows. We recently had the opportunity to fire off a few questions to lead singer Mickey to chat about their most recent release 14 Virgins. Listen to the record on Spotify and read on for the interview below. Let’s start with the basics. Where are you from? I’m originally from Washington DC [but] I moved to Cali. I learned about … Continue reading Spotlight On: Drainbows
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