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| | | "Do you mean am I afraid of hurting people's feelings? No"
Altsounds was lucky enough to take a look into the brave mind of Evan Thomas and ask him what inspired him to take on the enormous task of Into It. Over It.
Its an incredble journey. Read on if you want to know more.
ALTSOUNDS - What prompted you to set up Into It. Over It?
Basically, I was having trouble writing... Having trouble finding the time and the inspiration to get myself motivated musically. I was also going through a really weird transitional period of my life where music took the backburner. None of the bands I was doing were super active. Nothing I was doing was keeping me busy or keeping me working. I figured the best solution would be to start something where I'd HAVE to keep myself motivated constantly. I had all these ideas but nowhere to channel them, so I figured it would be best just to do it myself and make it a challenge while I was at it. Plus, writing is so much more fun than playing shows.
ALT - Has it provided you with an escape or is 
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Last Activity: 04-25-2008
by XgavedgeX
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| | | "You were good, but you'll never beat the Zepp"
Scottish based Indie Synth Maestros are slowly creeping into everyones ears. Heard them? Like it? Wish you knew more about them? Well why not read on and find out what frontman Stoke had to say when Altsounds spoke to him.
ALTSOUNDS - First of all, have you ever been in a drive-by argument? Can you tell us what it is?
Funnily enough, no... A drive-by argument is when you shout out of a moving car at someone without them having a chance of shouting back. I'm usually driving so I don't get involved, but one of us (not naming any names) likes to do metal screams at people from the passenger seat.
ALT - Lots of bands mix synths with guitar-driven rock nowadays, what sets you apart?
I think a lot of bands put synths into their songs because it's easy to throw synths on the top of a rock song and say you're doing something 'electro' or whatever. We've used synths from the very start of this band, about 4 years ago, for no other reason than I played keys, and we thought it wou
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Last Activity: 04-23-2008
by XgavedgeX
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| | | "The first 20 songs we wrote were complete crap"
Altsounds recently caught up with Peter Pedrazzi of Say No More. We discussed the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, ‘What You Thought You Knew’, creative freedom, touring and what it means to be a member of Say No More.
Altsounds: You spent a year writing your new record, was it nice to have the freedom?
Peter Pedrazzi: Haha it took a year to write the record because the first 20 songs we wrote were complete crap.
AS: Did you plan for it to take a year or was it an organic process where it took as long as it did to get everything right?
PP: We did not plan for this record to take a whole year to write. In fact, all the songs that made the record were written in a few short months before entering the studio. The record as a whole took so long to make because with each song the label rejected we had to go back to the drawing board a figure out where we were going wrong. I guess I can say that writing this record taught us how to write a record.
AS: Are you happy with how t
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Last Activity: 04-18-2008
by kevinbarnes
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| | | "Maybe we will get some more fans with ADD"
New Jersey’s Socratic are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album ‘Spread The Rumors’ on Drive Thru Records on May 6th. Altsounds caught up with Lead Singer Duane Okun to discuss making records, winning over fans, touring, what the future holds and above all the importance of enjoying what you do over everything else. Here’s what he had to say for themselves.
Altsounds: The new album is out on May 6th, what are you most looking forward to about the release?
Duane Okun: I am looking the most forward to playing new songs in front of people and hopefully them really liking them. Putting out a new record is always fun ‘cause it let's you tell your fans and everyone where you have been for awhile. What you been thinking about.
AS: Do you think the album will push you out further to new audiences?
DO: I guess you can never really say for sure but i'd hope so. This record is a shorter record compared to " Lunch for the Sky." We had some long songs on there. This record is
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Last Activity: 04-17-2008
by kevinbarnes
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| | | "Herbie Hancock was rockin it"
OK SO I GOT MY NEW COMP FOUND THIS INTERVIEW WITH THIS TALENTED DJ, FOR ANOTHER MAG BUT IT NEVER GOT OFF THE GROUND SO HERE YA GO TREASURE FOUND!!
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Last Activity: 04-12-2008
by FRIDAE
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| | | "A giant turd... Covered in burnt hair"
1. Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Matt and I play guitar and sing in Our Last Night.
2. When was the last time you looked like a twat on stage?
Haha, I honestly hope I've never looked like a rude word for a vagina on stage.
3. What's the most rock star thing you've done recently? Trashed any hotel rooms? Ridden in any limos?
The last hotel I trashed was on a 7th grade field trip and the limo I took was to prom, haha.
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Last Activity: 03-18-2008
by altsounds
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| | | 'It's like if a zombie could smoke crack.'
Maybe it's just me, but these guys are full of surprises.. I suspect the best is yet to come.
Note to artists: listen to questions before you start answering.
YouTube - The Last Goodnight - "Pictures of You"
I went to your MySpace and got all excited when I saw 'Pictures of You' thinking it was a cover...
Ahhh yeah. We love The Cure! You know, we had that title for that song forever. We have been working on that song for years but kept making changes to it. Tempo changes and other things, but the one part that always stuck was 'pictures of you, pictures of me.' We thought about calling the song Pictures of Me, but that would be weird. We love the song thou
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Last Activity: 03-11-2008
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | 'I want to meet Bruce Springsteen.'
This kid is gonna be legendary...I am calling it now.
YouTube - The Midway State - Change For You
Hey! What's going on?
All kinds of stuff! I'm in Toronto, working with the band. We're going through photoshoot pictures, listening to mixes for the next record. We just got together at my place after wrapping up the tour with Mika..
I heard!! Man, I am really sorry I missed that tour. What an awesome lineup. How did you like all those snow storms?? Heard you were trapp
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Last Activity: 03-11-2008
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | 'There has to be a latino soap opera somewhere that needs a musician.'
Ashes Divide is the new project from the brains behind A Perfect Circle, Billy Howerdel. This guy is really interesting... I wish I could have had more time to talk. Lots of good stuff in here...
YouTube - ASHES dIVIDE (promo)
How do you like doing these press pushes?
They're alright I guess
So, you're getting closer to the relea
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Last Activity: 03-11-2008
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | "I've been a fan lately of just regular animals that can speak English"
* Who are you and what do you do?
I'm Dave and I yell at people in between meals and sleep.
* If someone had been living under a rock for the last few years and had no idea who Throwdown were, how would you best describe yourselves to them?
Well, I would probably just put our record on for them and let them do the describing themselves, but we fall somewhere in the middle of 90's thrash/"groove" metal and the heavier side of hardcore.
* What has the reception been like for the new material from Venom and Tears on record and live?
We really had no clue what to expect as far as a backlash or an open arm greeting to the album, and without coming off like a prick I hope, we didn't really care all that much? Well, that's not entirely true. I should say we made a record that was very organic and not affected by any force other than our own. We had pushed and in turn pulled back some on Vendetta and Haymaker, and while we're still satisfied with those albums, we thought it would be
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Last Activity: 03-04-2008
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | The truth is out there.
As I have surely said before, I am not always excited to do interviews. The people always call at weird times and there is usually a tight time schedule so you barely get into the questioning before another writer is calling in. Also, song-writers aren't always the most talkative people. Sure, they write lyrics, but they have no idea how to carry on a conversation. Frank Zappa put it best: "Rock journalism is people who can't write, interviewing people who can't talk, in order to provide articles for people who can't read." That being said, I make no attempt whatsoever to 'spin' this band Three into the stratosphere of popular music. I am not going to tell you what to think about this band or that band...this topic or that topic. What I present to you here is one of the more fascinating conversations I have had in quite some time with one of the most talented artists I've ever had the pleasure of seeing in person. What started as a typical band Q & A became something entire
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Last Activity: 02-12-2008
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | "I'm a 7 year old girl inside"
THE Matt Costa???? Wait...who is Matt Costa? Exactly. This new folky heartthrob is a relative newcomer, but you may recognize him from his days as a professional skateboarder. Then again you may not. Whether or not you already know who this guy is, he's someone worth knowing. Enjoy this interview..I know I did.
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Last Activity: 02-05-2008
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | these rockers have some funk in the trunk
Homies with Jack Johnson, tour mates with Dave Matthe
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Last Activity: 01-14-2008
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | discover the importance of boozing it up
Kissinger recently completed their video for Sydney Stone. The video is one of the more complicated stop-action videos I've ever seen an independent band attempt, and I just had to find out how they were able to pull it off. I caught up with Kissinger frontman, Chopper, on IM to find out more about the video, their upcoming full length, and get a little perspective on what's REALLY happening in the vast world of independent music.
GlockMeAmadeus: How long did the video] take to do?
Chopper: You don't want to know
GlockMeAmadeus: No, I really do
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Last Activity: 01-10-2008
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | Interview By : FRIDAE MATTAS
An Altsounds new artist exclusive!
INTRODUCING - SARAH JEAN VILLA
I caught up with the new Canadian artist before she performed her set.
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Last Activity: 11-16-2007
by FRIDAE
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| | | Interview with Travis Stever, November 6, 2007
Coheed & Cambria recently released the final chapter in the Co&Ca saga. Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World for Tomorrow debuted with critical acclaim as well as impressive sales numbers. This band is arguably the greatest band in modern music. Music has been seriously lacking when it comes to genuine rockstars with an innovative sound, but there is no denying that Coheed and Cambria fit the description. I was curious as not not only their perspective on their success, but how they've managed to maintain mystery while dominating in the transparent world of the internet. I caught guitarist and co-founder, Travis Stever, while shopping for tour bus DVDs...
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Last Activity: 11-08-2007
by GlockMeAmadeus
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Juliette Lewis, the actress who shot to stardom with such movies as Cape Fear, Kalifornia and her most notable role to date as a demented serial Killer in Natural Born Killers has now endeavored as a gutsy and outspoken front-woman for her band Juliette and the Licks. The licks have just recently embarked on their first US tour and I had the opportunity to interview Juliette to discuss her views about the band and the music industry.
Flavia1334: Who are your musical influences?
Juliette: There's a lot, and its funny. Because the challenge of the band is creating this chemistry, where we can think the same thoughts at the same time. Like when the guitar player writes a riff and it matches a feeling that i have had or a lyric. I get inspired by the musicians in my band. For this record I put together a CD of rock and roll that is akin to my band, everything from Thin Lizzie to Joe Walsh, the Doobie Brothers, Iggy and the Stooges and Led Zeppelin. Really classic rock with a bit
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Last Activity: 10-23-2007
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| | | Since The Last Time releases in the US Oct 30. In stores now everywhere else.
Speech, the outspoken frontman for the positive hip hop collective, Arrested Development, takes out some time to discuss black america, the music industry, politics, and their first US release in 12 years.
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Last Activity: 10-11-2007
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | Milwaukee, August 7, 2007
Mike Portnoy, drummer for legendary prog band Dream Theater, sits with fans to discuss everything from DVD releases to side projects to Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Last Activity: 10-01-2007
by GlockMeAmadeus
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| | | Levon Sultanian (Onesidezero) tells us about the songs that changed his life.
Music and playing music has always been in the family. I started
playing piano at the age of 7. All the kids in the family had to play
the piano. Our Grandpa Charles was the maestro. He knew the piano back
and fourth, upside down, in his sleep and on the back of his hands. We
all got pretty good due to the strict lessons with the Maestro. One day
my father put on his collection of beta video tapes in the living room
of our apartment in Hollywood. That was it! After I saw Ritchie
Blackmore(Deep Purple), Jimmy Page(Led Zeppelin), Tony Iommi(Black
Sabbath, Eric Clapton(Cream), Jimi Hendrex, all do what they were doing
to this other instrument called the guitar, that was it for me! I
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Last Activity: 10-01-2007
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