Category: Articles
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Joshua McCaslin of Roselit Bone: SXSW, Portlandia, Blister Steel, and more!
Even though I inadvertently brought up his dead cat during the interview, Joshua McCaslin was quite pleasant to me during our talk. Joshua was super excited about Roselit Bone’s new record, appearing on Portlandia as one of Steve Buscemi’s drug minions, and was overall receptive to my unusual questions. For Joshua McCaslin, it all…
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These Wheels in Motion Have Crazy Rhythms: Glenn Mercer of The Feelies
For Glenn Mercer, it was always about the simple and profound from day one. Meet The Beatles was a life changing album for a young Glenn. The energy and enthusiasm that permeated from the needle hitting the wax connected immediately but it turned into something bigger. It became about chasing after what’s locked between…
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Forever Fly Your Flannel: A Conversation with Mike Watt
“Keep on keepin’ on” That’s what John Fogerty scrawled onto a note and gave to Mike Watt years ago. This seemingly small gesture meant a lot to Mike at what was a key time in his life. Mike was just coming off of the death of his band mate and musical brother, D Boon.…
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Thor Harris’ Expressions Are A Beacon In The Darkness
By: Dylan Bowker In an ever changing world, Thor Harris mediates between the chaos and order. Thor’s early influences in music spanned from funk and minimalist classical to pop and electronic music. Through all genres though, there’s an underlying connectivity where it’s all about expressing just enough and knowing when to pull back. Not…