Archive for April, 2024
Q&A
"When I was going through this dark period I said I didn’t feel enthusiasm to make another record but if ever I did than surely this [depression] would be the subject of that record because it was such a highly engrossing and f...
Q&A
"We brought in people we liked and brought them to our garage," says R5 drummer Ellington Ratliff about recording 'Sometime Last Night.' "It was the best experience recording we ever had."
Q&A
"We just wanted to make a short, concise, catchy Dropkick Murphys album," says singer-drummer Matt Kelly about the band’s latest release, 'Signed and Sealed in Blood.' "From the audience response, I believe that’s what we did."
Q&A
"When we’re making a record, we’re always thinking about how to make it great and how it will work live," says Jukebox the Ghost singer-pianist Ben Thornewill.
Flicks
"Having the opportunity to work with him as my editor and follow him as a filmmaker is a unique experience," says Rolling Papers' producer Katie Shapiro about Denver Post marijuana editor Ricardo Baca.
Q&A
"I’m not burdened to play the five hits," says Nils Lofgren, who has had a 50-year musical career. "I play what works for the audience."
Q&A
"All you can hope for is that the songs will resonate with people and feel good to you," says singer-songwriter Ron Pope about his self-titled debut with the Nighthawks. "If people don’t like them, I’m going to have to learn to...
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"I thought it would be cool to make a record where you unapologetically give over to the genres," says singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg about his expansive new four-part album, SOUTH, WEST, NORTH, EAST.
Q&A
"Definitely not," says busy singer Aretha Franklin when asked if she'll ever retire from performing. "I will be singing all the way."
Q&A
"I wanted to put some groove in it," says singer-songwriter Rayland Baxter about his approach to 'Imaginary Man.' "I wanted to put some California in it and draw from my more recent influences."