Interviews

Pissed Jeans interview

Pissed Jeans on their furious return

Matt Korvette talks about ‘Half Divorced,’ their seven-year gap, and making sense of the world

Real Estate interview

Real Estate face the challenge of simplicity

Martin Courtney discusses new album ‘Daniel’ and being misunderstood

Gouge Away interview

Gouge Away choose a new path

We spoke to the band about new album ‘Deep Sage’, spending time apart and doing justice to what they started

meth. interview

meth. deliver confrontational metal through honesty

We spooke to vocalist Seb Alvarez about mental health, religious fundamentalism, and making noise.

RIP Dunes

RIP Dunes discuss the influence of nostalgia and post-punk on their debut album

Self-titled album arrives on March 1; hear new song “I Dare”

Marika Hackman interview

Marika Hackman steps out of her comfort zone

We spoke to the UK singer/songwriter about getting raw and honest, and keeping a sense of humor

Daniel Bachman interview

Daniel Bachman embraces cycles of rebirth and renewal

We speak to the Virginia artist about ‘When the Roses Come Again,’ homemade instruments, genealogy and cycles of renewal

Spiritual Poison interview

Spiritual Poison’s Harmony and Dissonance

Plus watch the new video for “Summon”

The Serfs interview

The Serfs’ Midwestern prophecies

We spoke to the band about new album ‘Half Eaten by Dogs,’ Cincinnati, and uncanny predictions

Body Void interview

Body Void are documenting a hellscape of absurdity

We spoke with guitarist/vocalist Willow Ryan about ‘Atrocity Machine’ and crafting an atmosphere of horror

The Menzingers interview

The Menzingers Find Hope in the Past

We chat with Gret Barnett about ‘Some of It Was True’, growing up and gaining confidence

Explosions in the Sky interview

Explosions in the Sky Begin Again

This isn’t the end for the Austin post-rock group

Ratboys interview

Ratboys are growing together

We speak with Julia Steiner about the band’s decade-plus journey, and new album ‘The Window’

Divide and Dissolve interview

Divide and Dissolve’s Vision of Sound

Takiaya Reed discusses the duo’s distinctive anti-colonial heavy music, conveying emotion rather than explicit verbal messages

Geld interview

The no-rules hardcore of Geld

The Australian band discusses their open-ended approach, growing stable and going through hell

Mandy Indiana interview

Mandy, Indiana want to rattle your bones

We spoke to the band’s Valentine Caulfield about caves, sirens, revolution and freedom

Gumm interview

Gumm are embracing hardcore’s complexities

Drew Waldon talks nuance in heavy music, diverse influences and new album ‘Slogan Machine’

Debby Friday interview

Debby Friday’s Harmony in Dissonance

The Toronto artist discusses her new album ‘GOOD LUCK,’ her love of noise, and personal growth

Big Brave interview 2023

Big|Brave’s all-encompassing catharsis

The Montreal trio discuss their new album, celebrating 10 years as a band, and treating every show like it’s their last

Current interview

Visiting Yesterday’s Tomorrow with Current

A conversation with members of the influential Michigan post-hardcore band about their new Numero Group retrospective