Interviews
In this section of the blog we host interviews with established but also up and coming artists we love and recommend as well as music industry professionals with tons of useful information to share.
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Written by Eugenia Roditis
Interview: Dark Tropics on 'Whispers', Analog Gear and Standing Out in a Crowded Industry
The Belfast duo talk 'Whispers', lo-fi recording, standing out in a digital age, dream collabs, and more.
Written by Magesh Magesh
Joe Satriani: An Interview with the Guitar Legend On Gear, Innovation and a Life of Musical Discipline
We had the pleasure of speaking with guitar icon Joe Satriani about his gear, signature tone, and what continues to inspire his creativity after...
Written by Chris Roditis
Inside Whitehall's World: Gear, Goals, and the Unexpected Adventures Behind the Music
In this interview, Whitehall discusses their gear preferences, dream setups, thoughts on the evolving music industry landscape, dream collabs, and...
Written by Magesh Magesh
Interview: April Kae On Creative Process, Gear, Social Media, and Touring with Fever 333
We had the pleasure of speaking with April Kae about her creative process, gear setup, social media approach, upcoming tours with Fever 333, and...
Written by Eugenia Roditis
Interview: Gayle Skidmore on Her Journey Through History and Personal Loss in 'The Ashtabula River Railroad Disaster'
We spoke with Gayle Skidmore about the making of her new album, the historical tragedy that inspired it, the gear behind the music, creative...
Written by Chris Roditis
Interview: Inside TeethOut's Relentless DIY Drive
We chat with TeethOut about their new EP, Brittle But Elite, balancing full-time jobs with band life, gear dreams, AI's impact on indie...
Written by Eugenia Roditis
An Interview with Candice Hoyes On "Far Away Star", Reimagining Ellington, and Music as a Vessel for Freedom
We caught up with Harlem-based vocalist and composer Candice Hoyes to discuss her new single "Far Away Star," her approach to interpreting jazz’s...
Written by Eugenia Roditis
"Sometimes dreams don't come true, and I'm at peace with that" - A Conversation with Mark Fredson
We caught up with Mark Fredson to talk about his latest album, Company Man, the gear that shapes his sound, the challenges of...
Written by Sonia Panunzi
It's easy for it to become something that's not your passion anymore - An interview with BECAH on Industry Pressure and Independence
Northern Irish Indie Musician BECAH strips back and speaks candidly after her year long break from music, disclosing her perspective on industry...
Written by Sonia Panunzi
There’s no rules: I could release a punk rock song and tomorrow a country song - Sam Wickens On Creative Freedom Beyond the Industry
Northern Irish musician Sam Wickens opens up about the realities of being an independent artist and navigating the music world without industry...