Interviews

Ariana Grande: “Put Your Hearts Up”

Posted Under: Interviews, Tracks | February 22, 2012

As I began to write about Ariana Grande, currently known as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious, I looked up and she happened to be on my TV. I watched for a second and she was playing with a puppy, adorable but all I thought in that moment was how much I wanted the karaoke episode to be on. The one where Ariana belts out with her costar Elizabeth Gillies. I go back to that episode in my mind sometimes; it lifts me up into a state of pure bliss. Ariana’s vocals have this ability to carry you from the darkest of places into a euphoric trance. I find myself wishing that that episode were on whenever I see Victorious on TV nowadays. It has struck a chord in me and I don’t think it will ever stop resonating.

Fresh Faces: Paradise Fears

Posted Under: Fresh Faces, Interviews | February 22, 2012

I’ve hit a pop rock lull. Bands I used to love have fallen into the tragic fate of my recycle bin. Right-click. Delete. Delete to Recycle Bin. And that’s it. No tears are shed and I don’t spend a second more thinking about it. How many “pop rock” albums that have been through this, I can’t recall but I can recall those who survive this destined fate. Paradise Fears is among the few. With one listen of “Last Breath” off their full length, Yours Truly, I knew I had found something great.

The Cab Interview

Posted Under: Interviews | November 9, 2011

The Cab have had a tumultuous time since their release of Whisper War to say the least. Leaving their record label and lineup changes left original members, Alex DeLeon and Alex Marshall, to reevaluate things. With the addition of bassist, Joey Thunder, the Cab can’t be and won’t be stopped. Despite all the setbacks and after three very long years, the Cab have released their newest album, Symphony Solider.

Uh Huh Her Interview

Posted Under: Interviews | October 4, 2011

You know that when a producer calls an artist, “pie cooking shit kickers,” that great music will be coming out of whoever this comment was directed toward. It’s inevitable. Every artist is called “new, fresh, and innovative” but when will you hear “pie cooking shit kickers?”

Fresh-Faced & New-Found: Savvy

Posted Under: Fresh Faces, Interviews | August 30, 2011

A teen pop group that is an international hit in 92 countries with their own television show? Upon reading this, I instantly thought, “this is not for me.” If anyone has seen the type of music I’m into, this type of music would not be something any person would associate with me.

Fresh-Faced & New-Found: Dave Patten

Posted Under: Fresh Faces, Interviews | August 28, 2011

Dave Patten is one of those rare people; he writes his own songs, produces them, plays a plethora of instruments, and synchronizes “each aspect of his tracks to the exact specifications of his creative vision.” From start to finish, there’s not one ounce of his music that he doesn’t play a role in.

Fresh-Faced & New-Found: Jesse Macht

Posted Under: Fresh Faces, Interviews | August 23, 2011

No album will grace my meticulously and painstakingly organized iTunes unless it brings me to absolute tears. So when I was sent some YouTube links to music by Jesse Macht, I was wary at first; another “ugh here we go again,” but that didn’t happen at all.

Viva Brother Interview

Posted Under: Interviews | August 22, 2011

You may of have of Viva Brother under a different name, Brother. But since then, an Australian tribal music group claimed the name and Viva Brother was born. However, being forced to change their name didn’t stop them one bit. Britain’s Viva Brother has recently released their debut album, Famous First Words, which will consist of “huge rock’n'roll/pop anthems” says Frank Colucci.

Little & Ashley Interview

Posted Under: Interviews | August 19, 2011

If you don’t know Little & Ashley by name, then you probably know them from the stop motion Amazon Kindle commercial that took televisions everywhere by storm. The LA duo released this in 2010 and have since then been working on many projects, including getting married! But don’t worry, they’re not changing their name to Ashley & Ashley!

The Glee Project: Interview with Damian McGinty

Posted Under: Interviews | August 18, 2011

This 18 year old Derry City native is no stranger to performing. He’s been singing professionally and touring for four years now with Irish singing group, Celtic Thunder. Already with years of experience under his belt, he’s now one of the top four contenders for the coveted guest starring role on Glee.