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One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: Ploho

Feature — April 7, 2021

Igor Starshinov (Ploho) SPB: What make/model of synth did you primarily use on the new record? How did you choose this model? Starshinov: We used Moog minimoog model d, Nord lead 2x, Quasimidi the Raven, Roland Vp550, Casio VL 1, Roland sh 101 and Roland juno 60. We …

One Question Interviews: Sandré

Feature — April 14, 2021

Sandré SPB: What was the first concert you all attended (together)? Sandré: We went to the Idles show together two years ago. It was incredible. Stefi and Rosa ended up on stage. Marc lost his glasses. Nothing happened to Carles but he enjoyed it very much. 

One Question Interviews: I Against I

Feature — April 16, 2021

Bob (I Against I – bass) SPB: (In non-COVID times) What do you like to do on a tour off date? Bob: On a tour off date I like to walk around town with people who live there. They know where to find the best record stores, bars …

Interviews / Don't Quit Your Day Job: Body Stuff

Feature — April 18, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of bright lights, fast living and traveling with an entourage is almost patently false. Most musicians have day jobs –- and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment …

One Question Interviews: Discomfort Creature

Feature — April 28, 2021

Chris Fogal (Discomfort Creature-guitar/vocals) SPB: Do you get nervous before you play a show/take the stage? Fogal: If I haven't played for a while I do get a little nervous but it's more like an annoying excitement. It's not like fear of being up on stage or anything. …

One Question Interviews: Talk Show Host

Feature — May 3, 2021

Chris Veinot (Talk Show Host) SPB: Was any of the “Blood in the Sand” cat footage shot specifically for the video or was it all footage you previously had on hand? Veinot: The only thing shot specifically for the video was the intro, with Maila (the big white …

Interviews: The Mimes

Feature — May 15, 2021

The Mimes is a Cincinnati three-piece consisting of Maura Weaver, Megan Schroer, and John Hoffman, formed in isolation and making the most of a unique situation where the three long-time friends and musicians formed a Covid bubble to make something new while stepping outside of the boundaries of their other …

One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: Broken Record

Feature — May 19, 2021

Lauren (Broken Record) SPB: What is your guitar/amp combo and how did you choose it? Lauren says:

One Question Interviews: The Dialtones

Feature — May 24, 2021

Lauren Gurgiolo (The Dialtones) SPB: What’s a record you’re really into that would surprise your fans? Gurgiolo: I listened to this masterpiece from 1995 to 2006 every day. When I think of it, I immediately feel comforted and at home. I fell in love with the sound multiple …

One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: Dead

Feature — May 26, 2021

Jace (DEAD – bass) SPB: What type of bass do you play and how did you choose it? Jace: For live shows I have 2 Fender Precision basses. Both made in Japan, one from the mid ‘80s, one from the mid ‘90s. I’ve changed the bridge on …

Interviews / Don't Quit Your Day Job: Silent

Feature — June 22, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of bright lights, fast living and traveling with an entourage is almost patently false. Most musicians have day jobs –- and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment …

One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: Ecryptus

Feature — June 27, 2021

Lord Tenebris (Ecryptus – bass) SPB: What type of bass do you play with Ecryptus and why did you choose that for the theme of this band? Lord Tenebris: I use a G&L L-2000 run through an abominable electronics Hail Satan Deluxe, a Boss EQ, a compressor and …

One Question Interviews: Kill Rock Stars

Feature — July 28, 2021

Slim Moon (Kill Rock Stars) SPB: Which of the anniversary covers, so far, has surprised you the most – either in song choice or in how the covering artists reimagined the original (or replicated its magic)? Moon: It isn’t out yet but TEKE::TEKE’s cover of Unwound’s “Corpse Pose” …

Interviews / Don't Quit Your Day Job: Deaf Club

Feature — August 7, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of bright lights, fast living and traveling with an entourage is almost patently false. Most musicians have day jobs –- and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment …

Interviews / Don't Quit Your Day Job: Adam Gnade

Feature — August 25, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. And we want to prove them wrong, or at least make you think about it a little. Most musicians have day jobs –- and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment and, yes, …

One Question Interviews: Wingtips

Feature — September 1, 2021

Wingtips (Vincent Segretario) SPB: Your work is often compared to ‘80s synth sounds. What are some contemporary artists who inspire you, either directly or indirectly? Segretario: Some current artists which come to mind who we draw influence from currently are CHVRCHES, FKA twigs, 3TEETH, The Soft Moon, and …

One Question Interviews: Produced By A Girl

Feature — September 11, 2021

Produced By A Girl SPB: The compilation collects a variety of artists -- how did you narrow it down to the final 5 on the album?  I presented the opportunity to over 100 female indie artists. Through demo selection, A&R talks, project synergy discussions and a couple months …

Interviews: Street Eaters

Feature — September 19, 2021

For roughly fifteen years, Street Eaters have toured the DIY circuit as a duo. Their effect-driven wall of sound was so powerful you might not even notice that it was a bass/drum duo on first listen. Recently, they expanded their lineup, adding a live guitar player to the mix. It’s …

One Question Interviews: Urethane

Feature — October 4, 2021

Tim Fennelly (Urethane) SPB: The band was formed during the pandemic but you now have a few live dates scheduled as things open back up. Was Urethane formed as a “bedroom project” or was live performance something you always had in mind? Fennelly: During the beginning of …

One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: Too Many Voices

Feature — October 5, 2021

Jeff (Too Many Voices-bass) SPB: What type of bass do you play and how did you get it? Jeff: I own a few basses. I have an acoustic bass guitar I fiddle around with at home (bought that in 2004 at a music store in Denver), a Fender …