All Entries in the "Interview" Category
Ice Black Birds
Catchy song hooks and an energy filled stage presence make Ice Black Birds a band to watch in 2010. Taking influence from 60s and 70s rock ‘n’ roll – Ice Black Birds infuse their music with a modern blues sound.
Formed from the ashes of Old London, Sheffield and Scottish bands Ice Black Birds are Sam [...]
Bill Lonero
In this world of musical labels and genres, none describes the capabilities of the true guitar musician than guitarcore. Based totally on talent, rhythm and melodies… “Guitarcore© is for all those people that love the guitar but hate the excessive soloing and arpeggios and constant time changes of typical instrumental [...]
Chris Duarte
Austin-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer Chris Duarte is one of the top ten modern guitarists of our time. Often, compared to some of the greats. Duarte’s sound is all him. Drawing on elements of jazz, blues, and rock & roll, Chris is always pushing the envelope of his instrument and his talent. “I’m a musician [...]
Rustin Hiatt
Rustin Hiatt, up and coming guitar virtuoso and composer… Remember that partial sentence, because the music world is about ready to be turned upside down by Mr. Hiatt. …rocks us with Classical, Metal, Blues, Jazz and anything else Rustin Hiatt wants to throw into the mix. This teacher, composer, performer and all around musician’s eclectic [...]
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犬式 [Inushiki] (a.k.a.Dogggystyle)
The psychedelic reggae flavor of Inushiki (a.k.a.Dogggystyle)’s sound is high-energy rock at its best. Performing at Fuji Rock Festival ‘05, on July 31, the band released their first full album Life is Beatfull on May 11th. I talked with Inushiki members Miyake Youhei [Vocal, Guitar], Mine Seitarou [Guitar], Ishiguro Shoji [Bass] and Kakinuma Kazunari [...]
Swinging Popsicle
Formed in Japan in 1995, Swinging Popsicle’s pop style showcases catchy guitar work as well as Fujishima Mineko’s emotional vocals and writing talents. Swinging Popsicle members are Fujishima Mineko [vocals], Shimada Osamu [guitar] and Hirata Hironobu [bass]. In May 2006, the band played for the first time in the USA in San Jose, CA. I [...]
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Anatakikou [あなたきこう]
Anatakikou’s light rock sound is understated class. Bringing together three musicians that are not only talented but comfortable producing music both acoustically or electronically. I talked with Anatakikou members Houjoh Masaki [Vocal, Guitar], Matsuura Masaki [Vocal, Guitar] and Fujii Toshimitsu [Drums, Vocal] about their overseas fans and the album Gradation’12.
First, could you please introduce yourselves?
Matsuura: [...]
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The Aprils [エイプリルズ]
Catchy pop hooks, electronic and instrumental talents blend together to produce a unique electro-pop sound. The Aprils hold nothing back in creating music that entertains and keeps you coming back for more. The Aprils members are Kentaro Imai [vocal, guitar, and more], Miho Iguchi [vocal, synthesizer] and Yuhki Shotokuji [drums]. I talked with The Aprils‘ [...]
Steve Laity (Guitar Vader)
Have you ever thought that some dreams might be a impossibility? Dare to dream big my friends because sometimes even the seemingly impossible may be in your future. At no time was this more evident than when interviewing Steve Laity the newest member and keyboard player of the rock band Guitar Vader.
Where are you [...]
Poets of the Fall
Up and coming, and ready to take the world by rock storm Poets of the Fall are a rock band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 2003. Known for their rock and rock-alternative style of music. Poets of the Fall are also known as a band with an eclectic member mix; a rock singer, a jazz [...]
The Seven
The Seven is the brainchild of musician, songwriter and producer Kevin A. Smith. The Seven’s eclectic sound takes inspiration from many artists who step outside of the box. Like them, Kevin Smith takes delight in all music, pushing at the boundaries of what is perceived to be possible.
Breaking away from the expected, The Seven take [...]
The Captains
The Captains’ nostalgia-with-a-twist sound is always fresh and original. Inspired by The Spiders and The Dynamites, the band’s 60s ‘Group Sounds’ style is a dynamic force to be experienced both live and on CD. I talked with The Captains‘ Kizuhiko [Guitar, Vocals], Hizashi [Guitar], Ted [Bass] and Yosuke [Drums] about the band’s influences, and the [...]
Mothercoat
Mothercoat’s instrumental-driven arrangements give their melodic rock style a rich and varied range of sound. Mothercoat members are Hitokazu Giga [Guitar, Vocals], Makoto Myojo [Guitar Chorus], Toki Imada [Bass, Chorus], Tomo Naito [Drums, Chorus] and Junpei Sugihara [sound Engineer]. I talked with mothercoat’s bassist Toki Imada about the band’s new album, Mama Manner, and their [...]
Rustin Hiatt
Inspired by Classical, Metal, Blues, and Jazz, Rustin Hiatt has been influenced by a diverse group of artists. Gleaning inspiration from such players as Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Tak Matsumoto, Steve Vai, Akira Takasaki, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
I recently spoke to Rustin Hiatt, an up and coming guitar virtuoso and songwriter. About what [...]
