Interview
The Revivalists ‘Musicians at Play’
Ed Williams of The Revivalists sounds off on song lyrics, the art of ‘brilliantivity’, and what’s next for these New Orleans natives
Freelance Whales ‘Subway Grandstanding’
Freelance Whales guitarist Kevin Read weighs in on Weathervanes and rock stardom as his tour van rumbled up California’s 5 freeway
The Budos Band ‘Unbroken, Unshaven’
We spit hot air with The Budos Band’s baritone saxophonist Jared Tankel about covering The Beatles, partying with Mark Ronson, and embracing his heavy metal
Matt and Kim: Teetering on the Brink of Stardom
“The thing about Brooklyn is there are a lot of different scenes,” says Matt Johnson (vocals/keyboards). “We come from a particular sort of D.I.Y warehouse
The Black Crowes ‘Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys’
Now a 41-year old troubadour, Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes has no hesitation in hanging onto the roots of his musical influence. The guitarist
Keller Williams ‘From the Songbook of a Family Man’
Keller Williams chats about touring with ‘Yo Gabba Gabba Live’, listening to Furthur, and what musical genre he’ll never cover
The Avett Brothers ‘Tales of Rubin’s Mythology’
Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers tells tales of recording with super-producer Rick Rubin for the band’s major label debut
Michael Franti ‘The Piper of the Sun’
Michael Franti answers questions on topics including vegan delicacies, his punk roots, ZOOTV, and bizarre requests from club owners
Weezer ‘Icons of a Generation Return to their Roots’
Weezer guitarist Brian Bell talks about signing to Epitaph, creating Hurley and re-issuing the emo bible, Pinkerton
Umphrey’s McGee ‘Team America’
Kris Meyers of Umphrey’s McGee drops his drumsticks to discuss great American pastimes, Tool’s ‘maniacal sound’, and the drawbacks of laptop music
Richie Havens ‘The Moment for a Generation’
We speak with Richie Havens in order to understand how the ideals of Woodstock generation have lost their way, and why America is on the
Portugal. The Man ‘Plucked from the Bering Sea’
John Gourley of Portugal. The Man talks about politics, religion, and his band’s latest LP, American Ghetto
