Interviews

The Bottle Rockets

In a chat with drummer Mark Ortmann, Sean Slone discovers why all the songs on The Bottle Rockets' new album remain the Sahm.

John Paul Jones

Even if only his status as one-quarter of Led Zepplin is taken into account, few could deny that John Paul Jones deserves to be revered. But more than 20 years after the end of Zep, Jones remains a vital and diverse artist. Gail Worley talks to a true musical legend.

The Mates of State

The Mates of State aim to become the Captain and Tennille of indie-pop. Christopher R. Weingarten tries to find out if love can keep these musical and matrimonial partners together.

black tape for a blue girl

Dave Aftandilian plays "20 Questions" with black tape for a blue girl (and Projekt Records) main man Sam Rosenthal, for an in-depth look at their new album, the scavenger bride.

Super Furry Animals

Matt Cibula braves transatlantic phone lines, shoddy recording devices, and one thick Welsh accent to catch up with Super Furry Animals keyboardist Cian Ciaran. Talk about running Rings Around the World!

Glenn Tilbrook

Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook is taking it solo these days, touring the U.S. in an RV and having a great time of it. Steve Stav catches up with one of the premier songwriters of the '80s.

The Waifs

Australian folk-pop trio The Waifs are working hard to get their charming and honest music heard in the rest of the world. Stein Haukland catches up with singer / guitarist Donna Simpson at the start of the band's US tour.