I met Brian Lew through the metal scene when I was living in San Francisco. I’ve since become an avid reader of his blog, ümlaut, over the years. Beyond it always being quite interesting to read his take on a show that I also happened to see, I have always loved reading about his personal [...]
The films of David Lynch have fascinated, entertained, and inspired me since I was 12 years old. A part of this has been the way music works in his films; from the scores of Angelo Badalamenti to the soundtracks featuring Trent Reznor to casting musicians such as David Bowie, Sting, Chris Isaac, Henry Rollins, and [...]
September 8, 2011 | I spoke with Luna and Eli from Holy Grail before their set at DiPiazza’s in Long Beach. We discussed things they miss about home, what makes a great live show, and working with Danny Lohner.
September 6, 2011 | I talked to Gypsyhawk after their set at the Mountain Bar in downtown LA a couple nights ago. They talked about must-have tour supplies, their recent signing with Metal Blade Records, and the pros/cons of going DIY vs. signing with a label.
July 13, 2011 | I spoke with Faisal and Firas of Acrassicauda at their rehearsal space in Anaheim a couple days before they embarked on the second leg of their U.S. tour. They talked about their favorite road food, progress on their upcoming album, and how they REALLY need to get a new drum set!
July 1, 2011 | Steven Adler took some time to chat with me via phone the afternoon before his Adler’s Appetite show in San Francisco. He told me about his favorite gift to receive from fans, lessons learned from Dr. Drew, and his own definition of the word “groupie.” Catch Adler’s Appetite at The Key [...]
June 30, 2011 | I talked to Kirpatrick Thomas and Sasha Vallely of Spindrift before their show at Bordello in Downtown LA. Topics included their partnership with IFC and most recent video for ‘Hellbound’, the allure of the American West, the state of psychedelic music, and writing in the Gram Parsons room in Joshua Tree.
June 17, 2011 | I talked to Adam Bravin of She Wants Revenge before their show at the House of Blues Anaheim (right outside of Disneyland!). Topics included his most personal song, the band’s parallels to the hip-hop genre, and the completely different approach they took to writing their new album ‘Valleyheart.’ The video goes [...]
June 4, 2011 | Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman took some time to talk to me before their one-off midnight show (while on tour with Deftones) at the Beauty Bar in Austin. Topics of the night included the disposable nature of his guitars, DEP’s technical but chaotic live performances, and the band’s “bromance” with [...]
Judas Priest. Led Zeppelin. Journey. Bon Jovi. Linkin Park. Countless Rock Journalists. These are Neil Daniels’ subjects, and over email, he became my subject for a moment. Read below for my first writer on writer interview. HardRockChick: What was the first band you fell in love with? Neil Daniels: Probably Queen. I was too young [...]
