Tag: "Interview"

Melancholic Euphoria and the American Dream: A Conversation with Circa Waves
March 13, 2020 | By Sam DevottaThere’s something inherently off-putting about clowns—the creepy over-exaggerated smiles, the unnatural make-up—but they’re generally supposed to be a sign of fun and happiness. Which is why indie band Circa Waves decided clowns would be the perfect symbol for their upcoming release Sad Happy. “A clown was always an image we thought represented [the album] quite […]

On Being Kind and Forever Emo: A Conversation with Mayday Parade
December 13, 2019 | By Sam DevottaA lot can change in ten years: personalities, tastes, relationships. For Mayday Parade the last ten years have been a chance to grow as a band, explore new ways to entertain, and to connect with their fans. Which is why—almost exactly a decade after seeing them live for the first time—I’m sitting on a tour […]

We Are All the Same: Spending Your Sad Summer with The Maine
July 25, 2019 | By Sam DevottaPicture this: It’s a humid 90 degrees and you’re on a rooftop in New York City with 3000 other people. On one side is the Manhattan skyline; on the other Brooklyn. Everyone is turned toward a stage—the Brooklyn Bridge visible just behind it. On it, a band dressed in pink stands. One of the members […]

Don Broco Works Hard 8 Days A Week
October 23, 2018 | By Sam DevottaOpening for a legendary artist like Mike Shinoda is no small feat but the four guys in Don Broco are not easily daunted.

The Band That Doesn’t Play By the Rules: An Interview with Don Broco
April 26, 2018 | By Sam DevottaDon Broco is a band that doesn’t play by the rules, but their funky poppy rock music is making waves across North America.

Biffy Clyro: Nerve Reserves and Synchronized Tattoos
April 11, 2017 | By Sam DevottaIn part two of our interview with Biffy Clyro, the band talks subconscious nerves and being joined at the hip.

Mon the Biff
April 10, 2017 | By Sam DevottaSimon Neil talks about the differences between American and European audiences in part one of our interview with Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro.

Small Operation, Big Dreams, and a Whole Lotta Love: Take This To Heart
September 23, 2016 | By hines.hannah@idobi.comHannah Hines spoke with Take This To Heart Records owner Joe Urban to outline his journey and get some great insider advice, and give you song recommendations from the label.

Premiere & Profile: Here’s “A Proper Introduction” to Chasing Down Sunset
July 18, 2016 | By Sam DevottaNew Jersey’s Chasing Down Sunset is introducing the world to Post Emo Sadcore and with their new EP, “A Proper Introduction”, they’re just getting started.

Music, Tour, Music, Tour: The Glamorous Life of Lydia
June 15, 2016 | By Sam DevottaWe caught up with Lydia to talk about touring with PVRIS, meeting new fans, and why they love Toronto.