A Casual Conversation with Quizboy

Boy, was that ever a long commercial break! Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! Casual Conversation is our video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m excited to introduce you to Quizboy (Never Say Never); musician, podcaster, blogger & founder of Audio Mirage Studios from Portland, OregOn. Quizboy and I first … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Quizboy

Spotlight On: Marc Schuster

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

A Casual Conversation with Ethan from BIG MILK

Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! If you missed the memo, Casual Conversation is our new video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m stoked to introduce you to Ethan from Toronto-based punk band Big Milk. When I saw the below music video, I was immediately mildly disturbed, intrigued and very … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Ethan from BIG MILK

A Casual Conversation with Steve Karsch (Snap Infraction)

Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! If you missed the memo, Casual Conversation is our new video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Philadelphia-based musician and lead of Snap Infraction, Steve Karsch. We talk about our love of sports, the bands upcoming … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Steve Karsch (Snap Infraction)

A Casual Conversation with Michel Neray

Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! If you missed the memo, Casual Conversation is our new video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Toronto-based singer-songwriter and motivational speaker Michel Neray. We talk about his most recent release Kiss the Rock, what drives … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Michel Neray

Call For Artists: Casual Conversation Interviews

Do you have a new album or single to promote? A new music video or upcoming tour? Do you just want to spout off about merch cuts or talk about how much you love the new Green Day record? Crooked Forest is now accepting artist submissions for Casual Conversation interview features. I launched the first two episodes of this video interview series last year on … Continue reading Call For Artists: Casual Conversation Interviews

Spotlight On: Scoopski

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

Spotlight On: Hot Apollo

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

Spotlight On: Alex Southey

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

A Casual Conversation with Manfred Sittmann (Elephants and Stars)

Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! If you missed the memo, Casual Conversation is our new video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. This time we’re chatting with lead singer and songwriter for Toronto-based rock outfit Elephants and Stars’ Manfred Sittman. We talk about Elephants and Stars’ recent 6-song EP Get … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Manfred Sittmann (Elephants and Stars)