Interviews

Crown Larks interview

The Absurdity of transcendence: An interview with Crown Larks

A lengthy chat about being transparent about influences, joining a band later in life and culture’s evolution or lack thereof.

Slowly going upwards: A conversation with Elbow

Elbow guitarist Mark Potter discusses sonic experimentation, a slow ascent and Brexit.

Power Trip interview

Music is a weapon: An interview with Power Trip

Riley Gale discusses politics in metal and fighting your way through a nightmare.

Mark Eitzel interview

A touring band is a beautiful thing: A conversation with Mark Eitzel

Celebrated singer/songwriter discusses his new album, the political climate and his approach to songwriting.

Respire interview

Wasting Light: An interview with Respire

The Toronto black metal/hardcore outfit discusses their dark, emotionally intense work.

X interview

Everything’s Been Done: A conversation with Exene Cervenka of X

Treble talks to the Los Angeles punk legend ahead of their 40th anniversary tour.

Beach Slang interview

The survivor’s advocacy of Beach Slang

James Alex discusses getting knocked down and getting back up again.

Emma Ruth Rundle interview

Alone with yourself: A conversation with Emma Ruth Rundle

The L.A. singer/songwriter discusses personal darkness, self-isolation and catharsis for all.

Mono interview

Reach your hands to heaven: An interview with Mono

We discuss Dante, heartbeats and beautiful music with the Japanese post-rock group.

Spirit Adrift

One guy with one brain: An interview with Spirit Adrift

Arkansas doom-metal artist shares his reverence for the classics and aversion to being called a hipster.

Inter Arma

Transcendental experience: A conversation with Inter Arma

The Richmond metal quintet discuss their complicated place in metal, and aversion to anti-intellectualism.

Kel Valhaal

Chaotic frenzy: A conversation with Kel Valhaal’s Hunter Hunt-Hendrix

Liturgy frontman Hunter Hunt-Hendrix is no stranger to defying expectations. Following the New York black…

Mourn Interview

Disparate Youth: An interview with Mourn

Mourn’s hometown of Barcelona isn’t necessarily a post-punk hotspot. Bass-thumping electronic clubs, famed architecture and…

Diarrhea Planet interview

Impossible to Ignore: A conversation with Diarrhea Planet

Despite enjoying greater exposure than ever before and a steadily swelling fanbase, Diarrhea Planet haven’t…

Sumac interview

The facade of control: An interview with Sumac

Aaron Turner has been a member of some of heavy music’s least conventional, most boundary-pushing…

A Dead Forest Index

The Drift: An interview with A Dead Forest Index

The two New Zealand musicians discuss their new LP, globe-trotting and the natural world.

Primal Scream interview

Planned Chaos: A Conversation with Primal Scream

Guitarist Andrew Innes talks new album Chaosmosis, eviction notices and the tameness of mainstream music.

Oranssi Pazuzu interview

Cosmic darkness: An interview with Oranssi Pazuzu

The Finnish black metal band discusses cosmic music, constant change and alien symbiosis.

The Body interview

On the fringes: An interview with The Body

Chip King discusses gross pop, bleak viewpoints and a collaborative approach.