LATEST INTERVIEWS

Interview: Run The Riot

Run The Riot
Adam Grundy

Recently I was able to connect with a high-energy rock band, called Run The Riot, that has a slick punk sound paired with a little bit of a metal edge to their approach to songwriting. In this interview I asked the band members about their core influences, how they formed and wanted to play music together, and a dream concert lineup that they’d jump at the chance of making happen. Run The Riot is Nick Rubright (Guitar), Bradley Klein (Bass, backing vocals), Billy Waas (Drums), Vlad Odiiak (Guitar, backing vocals, production), and Joe Voccia (Lead vocals), and they’re ready for their moment. If you’re enjoying the interview, you can check out all the streaming and related links to the band here.

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Interview: Teppei Teranishi of Thrice

Thrice
Adam Grundy

A couple of days ago, I was able to schedule an in-person interview with Teppei Teranishi of Thrice in Baltimore, Maryland to discuss the band’s excellent new record called Horizons/West. In this interview, I asked Teppei about the writing process of a few key songs on the new LP, the vinyl reissue plans of key albums like The Alchemy Index, and much more. Thrice are currently wrapping up their fall tour, and tickets are on sale here.

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Interview: Twin Shadow

Twin Shadow
Adam Grundy

Recently I was able to schedule a quick phone call with an artist named Twin Shadow before he played a concert at Washington, D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre opening for Neon Trees, in support of his upcoming record called Cadet, that will be released everywhere on November 20th via Dom Recs. In this interview, I asked this talented artist about key tracks from his seventh studio album, plus where he finds most of his inspiration for his art. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Cadet here.

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Interview: Ronnie Winter and K. of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Adam Grundy

Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Ronnie Winter and K. of emo rock band, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, to discuss their latest record called X’s For Eyes. The band’s sixth album to date features key cameos on songs like “Always the King” (ft. Kellen Quinn) and “Worth It” (ft. Craig Mabbitt) and an urgency towards the political climate today. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider streaming X’s For Eyes here.

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Interview: Taylor Acorn

Taylor Acorn
Adam Grundy

A couple of weeks ago, I scheduled a Zoom call with Taylor Acorn to discuss everything that went into her excellent sophomore LP, Poster Child, that is out everywhere you stream your music today. In this interview, I asked Taylor about key songs from Poster Child, the inspiration behind some of these songs, and what keeps her motivated in her musical career. Taylor Acorn will be supporting Poster Child with a headlining tour, and tickets are on sale here.

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Interview: Alex DeLeon and Alex Marshall of The Cab

The Cab
Adam Grundy

This past week I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Alex DeLeon and Alex Marshall of The Cab to discuss what went into their thrilling new EP called Road To Reign: A Prelude, which is their first taste of new music in over ten years. I asked the two band members about what brought them back to playing music together again, their memories surrounding their previous albums of Whisper War and Symphony Soldier, and their upcoming tour dates with All Time Low. You can stream Road To Reign: A Prelude here.

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Interview: Louis Posen of Hopeless Records

Louis Posen
Adam Grundy

Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with the owner of Hopeless Records, Louis Posen, to discuss his recent partnership with Fat Wreck Chords. In this interview, I asked Louis about how he will be honoring the legacy of Fat Wreck Chords in upcoming vinyl reissues, his favorite Hopeless Records’ bands and albums, and how he navigated a career path in the music industry. You can check out the Hopeless Records catalog here.

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Interview: Foreign Air

Foreign Air
Adam Grundy

This past month I was able to schedule an in-person interview with Foreign Air before they played a headlining show at The Atlantis (venue directly next to the 9:30 Club). In this interview, I asked the band about the writing and recording process of their excellent third album, Such That I May Glow, that recently came out, and how they stay grounded given all the “noise” that’s dominating today’s news cycle. Such That I May Glow is up on all streaming services here.

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Interview: Indecent Behavior

Indecent Behavior
Adam Grundy

This past month, I was able able to schedule a Zoom call with Henrik, the lead vocalist/guitarist of a German pop-punk band called Indecent Behavior. In this interview, we chatted about the band’s forthcoming new LP, Sick, that will be released on September 26th via Long Branch Records. Henrik shared the meaning behind the album title and artwork, plus key lessons the band have learned from touring with punk veterans Zebrahead and Neck Deep.

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Interview: American Television

American Television
Adam Grundy

This past month, I was able to schedule a Zoom call with DC-based punk rock band, American Television, to discuss their upcoming EP, You Are Not Alone. In this interview, I asked the band members about their writing process, what to make of DC’s current political situation, their past touring experience, and much more. The band is playing a record release show at Jammin Java in Vienna, Virginia next month, and tickets are on sale here. Also, pre-orders are on-going for You Are Not Alone over at Smartpunk Records.

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Interview: Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace
Adam Grundy

Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with the lead vocalist of Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, Raine Maida, for an in-depth discussion largely around the topic of mental health awareness. Our Lady Peace recently reissued and re-recorded a version of their fan-favorite song, “Whatever,” that was originally used as a theme song for a former WWE wrestler. In this interview, Raine and I chatted about how Our Lady Peace “reclaimed” this key song in their discography, and what’s coming down the road next for this legendary rock band. If you’re looking to stay connected with Our Lady Peace, please consider joining their Discord here.

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