Interviews

This area includes a running list of all the interviews we have published. We interview bands, venues, studios, business owners, producers, engineers, and any one else who spends a significant amount of time supporting independent music.

Interview with CIAO MALZ – Safe Then Sorry

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 6, 2025 4:49 pm Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, Brooklyn, indie, New York, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

Brooklyn-based Filipino-American Indie artist CIAO MALZ (Malia DelaCruz) has released herEP, ‘Safe Then Sorry,’ via the non-binary-owned Audio Antihero label (Frog / Magana /Nosferatu D2 / Cloud), and sees her collaborate with guitarist James Chrisman (Sister.) and drummerFelix Walworth (Told Slant / Florist). In this interview spotlight, I chat with CIAO MALZ about the latest […]

Interview: Meggi Faye

by Leslie Sherman December 19, 2024 8:43 am

Meggi Faye‘s latest single, “Moon & Back,” is a moving ode to unconditional love. Inspired by her bond with her daughter, Faye crafts an emotional journey through the stages of a child’s life – from infancy to adulthood. With her signature alternative folk sound, Faye‘s heartfelt lyrics and acoustic melodies deliver a universal message of devotion and vulnerability. Known […]

Interview: Lou Z

by Leslie Sherman December 9, 2024 1:43 pm Tagged With: singer, songwriter

Behind the name and the electric guitar, you’ll find Danish singer/songwriter and fuzz-loving guitar player Lauritz Carlsen, better known as Lou Z. Dressed in a leather jacket and a freshly trimmed mullet, he swings by themes like heartbreaks, loss, sorrow and the inevitable and unbearable detour of the human kind in a way that is best described […]

Interview: Neil Nayyar Speaks About His Extraordinary Musical Journey

by Leslie Sherman December 7, 2024 12:51 pm Tagged With: breaking barriers, neil nayyar, singer, songwriter

Neil Nayyar’s Breaking Barriers is a breathtaking album that defies traditional expectations and invites listeners on a journey through a vast musical landscape. Known for his unparalleled mastery of 117 instruments from around the world, Nayyar’s latest work is a bold exploration of sound, culture, and creativity. Each track feels like an invitation to experience […]

Interview: Nathalie King

by Leslie Sherman November 26, 2024 4:39 pm

Born to a French/Vietnamese mother and a German father, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Nathalie King‘s music is noted for its cinematic electro-pop and trip hop style, while her sound expresses deeply rooted themes like mental health and emotional life experiences. She is known for her sultry smooth low voice, reminiscent of the true artists of the vintage jazz […]

Entrevista con Código FN

by Jimena November 21, 2024 2:47 pm Tagged With: coding FN, corridos, el raton, Entrevista, music, regional Mexican music, Regional Mexicana

¡Hola mi Gente! En esta entrevista estoy con Codigo FN, nos platican cual canción es su favorita, que carta de la lotería serían, y mucho más! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY2nhGF2/ Download TikTok to enjoy more posts. This post is shared via TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY2ndFcF/ ¡Gracias por el apoyo! Sinceramente, La Guerita de Backstage

Entrevista con Banda los Sebastianes

by Jimena November 21, 2024 2:39 pm Tagged With: Banda, banda los sebastianes, Entrevista, latin, los sebastianes, musica, regional Mexican music, Regional Mexicana

¡Hola mi Gente! En esta entrevista platiqué con los vocalistas de la Banda Los Sebastianes. Nos dijeron un poco de su trayectoria, sus canciones favoritas, un momento muy memorable para ellos, y mucho más! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY2tkorS/ Download TikTok to enjoy more posts. This post is shared via TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY2tRDok/ ¡Gracias por el apoyo! Sinceramente, La Guerita […]

Entrevista con Tito Double P y Tony Aguirre

by Jimena November 21, 2024 2:20 pm Tagged With: corridos, corridos tumbados, Entrevista, latin, regional Mexican music, Regional Mexicana, tito double p, Tony aguirre

¡Hola mi Gente! En esta entrevista hablé con Tito Double P y Tony Aguirre. Tito nos platicó que es Licenciado y Tony dijo que sería un chef o albañil si no fuera un cantante. Me hicieron reir demasiado estos dos! Nos platicaron sobre lo más difícil para un cantante cuando están empezando su carrera, como […]

Interview with Aubrey Logan

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 21, 2024 1:11 pm Tagged With: Jazz, Seattle, singer, songwriter, United States, Washington

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Aubrey Logan about her music, inspirations, challenges, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music? Hey there! I grew up in the Seattle area. Snohomish, Washington to be precise. I am a jazz […]

Interview with Marek Kubala – Peeping Tom

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 19, 2024 1:00 pm Tagged With: Alternative, electro pop, Electronic, shoegaze, United Kingdom

Electronic artist Marek Kubala has had a diverse career since the release of his debut EP, ‘Awhile’, in 2018. Not one to be pigeonholed, Marek signed to shoegaze label Shore Dive Records, with the project embracing a chameleonic approach to songwriting. Fusing crisp electro with indie guitars and soulful vocals, Marek’s expansive sound has attracted […]