We were big fans of the latest Across Tundras album, so we were quite happy when Tanner Olson of the band answered a few of our questions. Check out their website and if you can catch em on tour, we encourage you to do so. How did the band form? Know each other from other [...]
Scott Thunes 2, Zappaholics only edition
During the 1960′s a lot of artists wanted to merge rock music with that of the classical world and the avant-garde. What sets Frank’s music apart apart from other artists who attempted to do so? I wish I could help you more with this, but my appetite for music was very limited. I have some [...]
Benn Jordan AKA The Flashbulb
An amazing electronic musician who is also a virtuoso guitarist, and an astute and innovative business man. How did you first learn guitar? Self taught? Upon seeing a kid-sized nylon-acoustic at the age of 6, I threw a fit until my Grandfather buckled and bought it for me. I’ve never had a lesson in my [...]
Scott Thunes
Scott Thunes played bass on some of Zappa’s best recordings. His playing complimented Zappa’s extended solos particularly well, and he aided Zappa in arranging some Bartok pieces, for one of Zappa’s touring bands. Thunes has done tours with a handful of other artists, but has spent most of his time with his wife and two [...]
Glenn Branca
Branca, is an avant-garde composer, who paid his dues playing in experimental rock groups during the No Wave art movement in New York. Branca’s compositions explore just intonations and often incorporate lots and lots of dissonance. His latest piece entitled The Harmonic Series explores, suprisingly, the harmonic series. Four out of the five movements within [...]
Interview with Odawas
Where and when did you form? Odawas was formed in Bloomington, IN. Michael and myself both worked for the student newspaper. I wrote film and music reviews and Michael was my editor. While working on a short film, I learned that Michael occasionally played music, so I decided to see if he would be interested [...]
Interview with Jez Lowe
Jez Lowe is a folk artist hailing from the North East of England He has been making great music since 1980, and warrants your attention if you like strong lyrics a charming voice and beautiful folk guitar. When did you decide you were going to make your living playing music? J – It was always [...]
Interview Murry Hammond
Murry Hammond is a member of the Old 97′s and has a solo career recording gospel tinged country songs. He’s a nice guy and a hell of a songwriter. Check him out. <!– @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } –> Where do you come from? I grew up [...]
Interview with Pauline Oliveros
Pauline Oliveros has been composing music since most of you were in diapers. She is a large proponent of drone based music and has recently released a book on the subject. Do yourself a favor and experience some of her music. What initially drew you to drone based music? The sound of tones. Why do [...]
Interview with Gentleman Reg
Gentleman Reg was kind enough to answer some questions for us. Keep your eyes out for this Canadian songwriter and his top notch band. How do you write lyrics? Generally lyrics come last. After there’s a guitar riff and a vocal melody i fit lyrics in. And often incorporate my jibberish and improvised lyrics into [...]
