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Interview with Ian Astbury of The Cult (@OfficialCult)

Stephanie Fink — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:39 +0000

Adam Morrison talks to The Cult vocalist Ian Astbury about the band’s forthcoming album, Choice of Weapon, putting set lists together, a possible hip hop collaboration, and much more.

ExploreMusic interviews Lawrence Gowan (@OfficialGowan)

Stephanie Fink — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:07:02 +0000

Ira Haberman chatted with Larry Gowan about the 25th Anniversary of Great Dirty World, just before Larry left for tour with Styx.

ExploreMusic interviews The Civil Wars @thecivilwars

Stephanie Fink — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:12:28 +0000

Ira chats with his pals John Paul White and Joy Williams of The Civil Wars to get their take on the big year they’ve had!

ExploreMusic interviews Alabama Shakes

Stephanie Fink — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:59:45 +0000

Ira interviews Brittany Howard and Heath Fogg of the Alabama Shakes. This band is HOT, and we were glad to get a couple of minutes with them while they were in Toronto.

Interview with Of Monsters and Men

Stephanie Fink — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:02:20 +0000

Adam Morrison talks to vocalist Nanna and guitarist Brynjar about their seemingly sudden success, how they decide who sings what, and more.

Interview with Zeus

Adam Morrison — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:54:34 +0000

Ira Haberman talks to vocalists/multi-instrumentalists Mike O’Brien and Carlin Nicholson from Toronto-based rock four-piece Zeus about the expectations for their new album, Busting Visions, why their decision-making process is easy, their old-school approach to sequencing, and more.

Twin Atlantic interview

Adam Morrison — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:52:19 +0000

I talk to vocalist/guitarist Sam McTrusty and bassist Ross McNae of Scottish rockers Twin Atlantic about delivering big pay offs, the importance of being honest in their music, and more.

Interview with Colin & John-Angus of The Trews

Adam Morrison — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:49:51 +0000

I talk to The Trews’ Colin and John-Angus MacDonald about keeping songs tastefully catchy, the influence that producers have on their records, walking in the footsteps of bands like R.E.M., and more.

Interview with Slash

Adam Morrison — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:48:52 +0000

Brad Gibb talks to Slash about suddenly quitting smoking, how he ended up recording a solo album with a band, using his Twitter account, and more.

Gotye interview

Adam Morrison — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:44:52 +0000

I talk to Gotye about how to correctly pronounce his stage name, the success of his single, “Somebody That I Used to Know,” his new album, Making Mirrors, and more.