interview
Interviews with top Beat music advocates celebrities, musicians, artists, and icons about their current and past music projects.
Meet Nashville Band Sleep Nation
Scream & Shout by Nashville band Sleep Nation feels more like a tapestry woven from one of the finest indie rock bands on the scene. The band is comprised of Micah Rowland, Seth Bouldin, Justin Swingler, and Bran Merritt. Below is my recent interview with lead vocalist Bran Merritt.
By Rick Larntz8 years ago in Beat
Cereal Dating With Alison Wonderland. Top Story - April 2018.
It is a rare occasion that one gets to sit down and really pick the brain of an artist whose style and sound they truly admire, so when I was offered the chance to interview Alison Wonderland, I must admit that I had a small fan girl moment.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Beat
An Interview with Simon Heath ('Atrium Carceri')
D.C. Perry: As a prolific dark ambient producer, active for almost fifteen years, therefore clearly showing passionate dedication for the genre, what does dark ambient represent to you? Would you say it's more personal, or that it is more closely intertwined with the greater world around us?
By D.C. Perry8 years ago in Beat
Interview: Alexandr Misko
I, myself, have always loved talking. I uttered my first words when I was merely 8-months-old which were, “Mama-Baba.” It was a command to my mother (Mama) that I wanted fed. I tried to speak sentences before anything else. It sounds crazy but it's true. For proof to myself, I looked through my old baby book and found out for sure. Even though I love talking I didn’t really think that I would enjoy conducting interviews with people as much as I do. This surprises me because I don’t much care for people, I only like their stories. While I was growing up, it didn't take very long for me to be comfortable enough around people to allow myself to be incredibly blunt. I felt like I understood them, but only to a certain point. Humans are generally predictable but there are some that aren’t, and they fascinate me just as much as hearing other people’s stories. My big mouth and my instinct to speak my opinion led me to this moment, analyzing and interviewing young Russian guitar player Alexandr Misko.
By Kaylee Chaffin8 years ago in Beat
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Keeps the Rock Rolling
Although he just turned 40 this year, Kenny Wayne Shepherd has been performing on center stage for over 20 years. At the tender age of 16, he was recognized for his vocals and guitar talent. Since that time, he has sold millions of records and received five Grammy nominations.
By Marcia Frost8 years ago in Beat
Interview with LA-Based Punk Band Tarah Who?
Tarah G. Carpenter started this project as a solo artist in Los Angeles. A musical dynamo, Tarah's a songwriter with a harmonic voice and a three-fold mastery over drums, bass and guitar; all that, and a beautiful personality to match, as proven by the below exchange. Turning to the other members, Matthew Peltcher is the bass player and does backup vocals and Coralie Hervé plays the drums. Across all metrics, this trio is loud, unique, and extra-ordinarily talented.
By Beat Staff8 years ago in Beat
Feli Fame's Only Concerns Are Music Notes & Dollar $igns
Formerly known as Felony Fame, artist Feli Fame's only crime is serving his listeners impactful statements with gritty punchlines and euphoric metaphors. A Newark, NJ native who understood the complexities of going the wrong route, he utilized his music as a successful medium to express himself and connect with other like-minded individuals. From musical projects and collaborations to film ventures, Feli outlines how his aspirations have come to fruition and upcoming projects we can be on the lookout for.
By Shaunna Nelson8 years ago in Beat
Interview with Freddy Spera of Crejuvent, the One-Man Extreme Metal Band
Federico ‘Freddy’ Spera, of the one-man band Crejuvent, applies his idiosyncratic style to everything he touches; his distinctive, humorous and carefree disposition is obvious from the outset, both inside and outside of the music he makes. To say the least, Spera is not exactly what somebody might expect from a founder of an extreme death metal band. He started playing the bass when he was a teenager, and his early interest and persistence with the instrument made him a certified expert.
By Beat Staff8 years ago in Beat
Dave Cavalier Opens Bourbon & Beyond
When Dave Cavalier’s name appeared on the schedule to open the inaugural Bourbon & Beyond festival, many questioned who he was. As the crowd grew and his performance went on, there were many more who wanted to know more about the man and his music.
By Marcia Frost8 years ago in Beat
Interview With Alt Indie Rock Band Plastic Barricades
What is this music about?As Plastic Barricades frontman Dan Kert explains it, so is the existential question that underlies each and every song the band creates. Based in North London, the alternative indie rock band comprises Kert on the guitar, keyboards, and vocals, Daniele Borgato on the bass guitar and Frazer James Webster on the drums.
By Beat Staff8 years ago in Beat
NJ All Day Baby! Interview with the Armpit of America's Very Own Blunt Prophet
From the grimy depths of industrial New Jersey, comes the voice of a generation. Or at least those noble enough to call Jersey their home. Blunt Prophet is the rapper alter ego of an NJ native who started the moniker shortly after concluding his college tenure. With multiple releases under his belt, Blunt Prophet has worked his way to constructing and releasing his first full-length album, Blunt Prophet vs. New Jersey. I sat down with the Prophet to talk about how he got his career started and discuss his new album.
By Dante Cooper8 years ago in Beat
