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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 A Big Yes and a Small No – The Truth

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A Big Yes and a Small No is an indie-pop band formed in 2006 out of the ashes of the “prodigiously talented” (Entertainment Weekly) Fat Mama by singer-songwriter and vibraphonist Kevin Kendrick.  A Big Yes and a small no’s core personnel features many notable players such as Joe Russo (Furthur, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead), Erik Deutsch (The Black Crowes, Charlie […]

Interview: Lafontaine

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Lafontaine, a Detroit-born, Duluth-raised musician, blends rock and metal in his gripping narrative-driven music. Overcoming a challenging upbringing, he crafts poignant, instrumental storytelling. His re-released LP M.M.I. and upcoming EP “Thorn, Sliver, Smolder” showcase his journey from adversity to artistry. “I once booked a gig at the Cabooze for a Tattoo Contest. I had written some fresh music […]

Interview with poto&aby – Where the music comes from

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In this interview spotlight, I chat with Przemysław Tymiński who is behind the project poto&aby. We discuss AI in music, dream collaborations, motivations, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and […]

Interview with Sarah Bernstein – A Woman Like Me

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, singer-songwriter Sarah Bernstein has released her latest single, “A Woman Like Me,” a poignant ode to self-reflection and empowerment. Characterized by raw vocals and tender lyricism, her new single delves deep into personal introspection and growth and is available on all streaming services. Reflecting on the genesis of the […]

Interview with Hazel Gaze – Dirty Little Secrets

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Emerging rock band Hazel Gaze is set to captivate audiences with their upcoming release, “Dirty Little Secrets,” a classic rock anthem that delves into the realms of concealment, dishonesty, and the hidden layers of our world. The upbeat classic rock tune sets the stage for a sonic journey that is both energizing and thought-provoking. To […]

Interview with Morning Fuzz – New Moon

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In this interview spotlight, I chat with Morning Fuzz about their latest release, AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. […]

Interview: Erik Lankin

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Erik Lankin is a composer and producer of new classical music based in Montreal (Tiohtià:ke). Erik combines classical orchestration with contemporary sound design. He channels the full spectrum of emotion into instrumental soundscapes, which are compellingly narrative and evocative. From 2020 to 2023, he assembled a team of some of Canada’s most accomplished classical soloists and neoclassical producers […]

Interview: Cabin Fever Orchestra

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Cabin Fever Orchestra is Graeme Cornies‘ passion project where the lifelong television composer is reversing the usual process; instead of writing music for pictures, he is creating visual art posted to Instagram, Twitter and YouTube depicting the feelings and mental states of his music. “Worn” is the first in a series of collaborations between Cornies and the Czech National Symphony […]