Stars frontman Torquil Campbell discusses how his songwriting relationship with fellow member Amy Milan has evolved over the past 20 years, the way our hometown affects all our artistic pursuits, whether he would become a songwriter for hire and much more.
Cave In frontman Stephen Brodsky discusses the creation of their long awaited album ‘Heavy Pendulum,’ how NYC has shaped his creative process, working with Kurt Ballou of Converge with this latest album and more.
Particle Kid (aka Micah Nelson) discusses the inspiration behind his new album, the influence of his father’s rebel spirit on his own creativity, discovering the Flaming Lips and more.
James Krivchenia of Big Thief discusses how drumming on and producing albums for Big Thief differs from his own solo work. How the band does their best to capture the magic and compliment Adrianne Lenker’s meloically rich songwriting. The process of recording Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. James also tells the story behind the famous “That’s my Grandma” in Red Moon” and so much more.
Mike Leonard of veteran Minneapolis punk troupe, The Bleeding Hearts, discusses the release of their long shelved album, ‘Riches To Rags.’