Kimbra is an artist defined by her soul–and she’s ready to share even more of that with the world than ever before on her upcoming third album Primal Heart. Kimbra is a two-time Grammy winning artist for her collaboration with Gotye on the hit song “Somebody That I Used to Know.” …
Read More »Interview with Joe Cotela of DED at Shiprocked 2018
Joe Cotela from Ded talks Shiprocked, touring with In This Moment, and how his first cruise is a non-stop party.
Read More »Interview with JOYOUS WOLF at Shiprocked 2018
Joyous Wolf Talk Shiprocked, Judas Priest, and Performing Drunk!
Read More »Interview: Landon Jacobs of Sir Sly
Sir Sly has never been a band of convention. Since its inception in 2012, the alternative trio consisting of Landon Jacobs, Jason Suwito, and Hayden Coplen, has defied traditional musical formulas. Gaining initial attention through Hype Machine and releasing their debut album nearly a year and a half later, …
Read More »Interview with Kaleido at Shiprocked 2018
Kaleido Talks Shiprocked, Tide Pods, and Their First Cruise Experience
Read More »Interview with Shaman’s Harvest at Shiprocked 2018
Shaman’s Harvest Talk Shiprocked, 2017 Success and Teasing Their Tour Manager
Read More »Interview: Akira Takasaki of Loudness
Japan’s Loudness have proven a pivotal force for well over three decades in not only the development, but longevity, of Japanese heavy metal. Formed in 1981, the Osakan quartet is best known for their western major label crossover success in the mid-80s, based on the hits “Crazy Nights” (off 1985’s …
Read More »Interview: Presley Tennant
15 year-old singer-songwriter Presley Tennant is making a name for herself with her talent, vocals, and work ethic. The LA-based teen has already performed live for a number of events, including VidCon, the Kia Stage, Staples Center halftime, and more. Tennant has a miraculous confidence and stage presence as she …
Read More »Interview: Matthew Murphy of The Wombats
2018 will mark a lot of significant anniversaries in the music world, 10, 15, 20 year anniversaries of some very significant albums, and band formations. One of those big anniversaries is the 15th anniversary of when the members of UK indie rockers The Wombats first met and formed their band. …
Read More »Interview: Atala
For their second full-length project, Labyrinth of Ashmedai, California trio Atala have put together an ambitious concept album that incorporates various elements of sludge metal, doom metal, and punk to make for an aggressive yet complex listen. In this interview, guitarist/vocalist Kyle Stratton and drummer Jeff Tedtaotao took the time to answer …
Read More »Introducing: A Story Told
A Story Told, comprised of vocalist Alex Chaney, guitarists Josh Allen and Jason Lieser, bassist Zach Holley, and drummer Casey Hardman, are an emotionally forward and irresistibly catchy five-piece outfit that are pioneering their way through the West Virginia scene. Trailblazing their way through the Appalachians, A Story Told, kicked …
Read More »Interview: Russ Carrick
Russ Carrick delivers a signature combination of bright power pop hooks and dingy alternative textures. Strongly influenced by 80s and 90s indie rock, the Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter has successfully implemented this formula into two albums, the most recent being Tense Present, which saw release back in early October. I caught up …
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