Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin is one of the most iconic rock bands of all-time, but this time they’re under a much less flattering spotlight. Their most famous song, “Stairway to Heaven”, is in court being challenged as a rip off of Spirit’s song “Taurus”. While Led Zeppelin is nowhere near the only band to be … Continue reading Q&A: Tim English talks Led Zeppelin “Stairway to Heaven” trial
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Q&A: The Joy Formidable talks “Hitch”, creative control, and triumph in band drama
L to R: Rhydian Dafydd, Ritzy Bryan, Matthew James Thomas of The Joy Formidable. (Photo: James Minchin) Ritzy Bryan, Rhydian Dafydd, and Matt Thomas of The Joy Formidable cut themselves off from the world after years of touring to make their new album, Hitch, which will be released in Canada this month via Cadence Music. The … Continue reading Q&A: The Joy Formidable talks “Hitch”, creative control, and triumph in band drama
Q&A: White Lung talks “Paradise”, and punk rock elitism
Growing from their punk roots, White Lung returns with their fourth studio album Paradise, which follows their critically acclaimed 2014 LP, Deep Fantasy. The album, which is set for release today (May 6th) via Domino, features the single, “Hungry”, whose music video stars Amber Tamblyn (Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants, The Ring, 127 Hours, House). Gradin … Continue reading Q&A: White Lung talks “Paradise”, and punk rock elitism
Q&A: The Black Angels’ Alex Maas on the evolution of Levitation Festival
Levitation festival is celebrating its ninth anniversary in 2016 and what a year it’s going to be! The Carson Creek Ranch in Austin will be packed from April 29 to May 1 with memorable performances from Brian Wilson, who is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beach Boys’ classic album Pet Sounds by performing it in … Continue reading Q&A: The Black Angels’ Alex Maas on the evolution of Levitation Festival
Q&A: Royal Wood talks “Ghost Light”, fashion, and his Bay St. beginnings
Canada’s own Royal Wood is back with his new album, Ghost Light, out April 22nd. Wood released the album in the midst of his ongoing Canadian tour, which includes a special album release show at Ottawa’s NAC South Hall on May 6th, followed by shows at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall and three nights at London, ON.’s … Continue reading Q&A: Royal Wood talks “Ghost Light”, fashion, and his Bay St. beginnings
Q&A: Metric’s Joshua Winstead talks going solo with “MMXX”
Most know him as the bass player for acclaimed Canadian indie rock band Metric. But Joshua Winstead is about to release his debut solo album, MMXX, on June 3rd via Royal Cut Records. The album features Winstead in his own space, and utilizing a variety of instruments to create a sound much different from what we’re used to … Continue reading Q&A: Metric’s Joshua Winstead talks going solo with “MMXX”
Q&A: ViceVersa on their ongoing legal battle with Vice Media
ViceVersa. When Los Angeles-based indie rock band ViceVersa received a cease and desist letter from Vice Media they were stunned. The alternative youth media empire headed by CEO Shane Smith is demanding that the struggling band immediately shut down their online presence and stop selling any branded merchandise. In addition, Vice Media wants to see … Continue reading Q&A: ViceVersa on their ongoing legal battle with Vice Media
Q&A: She Drew The Gun talks “Memories of the Future”, playing Glastonbury 2016, and dream festival lineups
She Drew The Gun is a band on the rise. Having recently won the Glastonbury Music Festival’s Emerging Talent Competition, which awarded them the chance to hit the main stage at this year’s festival, the UK psych-pop band will release their debut album, Memories of the Future, on April 22nd, which was produced by The Coral’s James … Continue reading Q&A: She Drew The Gun talks “Memories of the Future”, playing Glastonbury 2016, and dream festival lineups
Q&A: Andrew Bird talks “Are You Serious”, gun violence, and Donald Trump
Best known for his astounding storytelling abilities, Andrew Bird recently released a new album that has propelled him into a new category of American songwriters. Are You Serious is a powerful trip through Bird and his wife’s struggle with a life-threatening illness, their first born child and their beautiful love story. While he’s known for … Continue reading Q&A: Andrew Bird talks “Are You Serious”, gun violence, and Donald Trump
Q&A: Junior Boys talk “Big Black Coat”, 80’s music, and Hamilton winters
Junior Boys are back with their new album Big Black Coat, released February 5th via City Slang. A strikingly energised and intuitively dynamic set of songs, Big Black Coat is shaped by what Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus have been doing in the five years since their last release, It’s All True, in 2011. The Hamilton, Ontario duo … Continue reading Q&A: Junior Boys talk “Big Black Coat”, 80’s music, and Hamilton winters
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