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We had the pleasure of interviewing Alice Merton over Zoom video. Alice Merton releases her second album S.I.D.E.S. which features the new focus track "The Other Side." This album campaign has seen Alice raise the bar from what she achieved …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Bad Omens over Zoom video. Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. The quartet—Noah Sebastian (vocals), Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson (guitar), Nick Ruffilo (bass),...

We had the pleasure of interviewing MOD SUN over Zoom video! Rock singer, writer & producer MOD SUN releases “Rich Kids Ruin Everything”. This is the first new music from MOD SUN since his highly successful 2021 release of Internet …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Em Beihold over Zoom video! Emerging as one of the year’s breakthrough acts, Los Angeles singer and songwriter Em Beihold (pronounced bye-hold) unveils the music video for her buzzing single “Numb Little Bug”...

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Head And The Heart over Zoom video! The Head And The Heart have released the new song “Tiebreaker” ahead of their forthcoming fifth studio album, Every Shade of Blue, which arrives April 29th …

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Barnes over Zoom video! BARNES celebrated his 40th birthday in a big way by giving his fans the one gift that they’ve been waiting years… His debut EP is finally out! After years …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Chelsea Cutler over Zoom video! Platinum Certified singer, songwriter, and producer Chelsea Cutler recently released her sophomore album, When I Close My Eyes. When I Close My Eyes also features her recently...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tai Verdes over Zoom video! Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter, Tai Verdes, teamed up with acclaimed rapper 24kGoldn to record a reimagined, RnB version of his current smash single “A-O-K,” from his debut...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Marko DeSantis of Sugarcult over Zoom video! In August 2001, SoCal rockers Sugarcult burst onto the scene with their anthemic debut album Start Static. Combining high-energy punk riffs and irresistible power-pop...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Marcos Curiel of P.O.D. over Zoom video! P.O.D. — Sonny Sandoval [vocals], Marcos Curiel [guitar], Traa Daniels [bass], and Wuv Bernardo [drums] — have announced their upcoming summer and fall tour plans. The band...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Grammer over Zoom video! Andy just released a new single, “Damn It Feels Good To Be Me”, which will be featured on his new album coming out in early 2022. Of the track, …

We had the pleasure of interviewing SAINT PHNX over Zoom video! Siblings share harmony in its purest form. Their connection runs as deep as blood—and maybe even deeper. A brotherly bond drives the music of SAINT PHNX. The Glasgow duo …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Two Feet over Zoom video! Two Feet enters his next era with the release of brand new single “Fire In My Head,” further cementing the signature fusion of confrontational alternative and structure-defiant electronic...

We had the pleasure of interviewing CatieTurner over Zoom video! Acclaimed singer-songwriter Catie Turner has unveiled her eagerly awaited Atlantic Records debut EP, HEARTBROKEN AND MILKING IT, available now! A true labor of self-love, Heartbroken...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Kat Von D over Zoom video! Gifted multi-hyphenate Kat Von D shares driving darkwave laced single ‘Enough’, the third track from her forthcoming debut album, ‘Love Made Me Do It’, due August 27th and …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mother Mother over Zoom video! Canadian Alt-rockers Mother Mother recently released their internationally anticipated new album INSIDE, the band’s eighth career album and first for Warner Records. The 14-track...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Jenner over Zoom video! Brandon Jenner’s music feels like a lot of different things—often all at once. In some ways, it’s like your childhood best friend disclosing an important truth by the glow …

We had the pleasure of interviewing American Authors over Zoom video! For the release of “Nice and Easy”, American Authors joined forces with Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray to create the perfect summer BBQ soundtrack song. The laidback anthem takes …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Hunter Burgan of AFI over Zoom video! AFI's unshakeable connection with their audience is a testament to the band's knack for reinvention, renewal, and exploration, anchored by an unblemished authenticity. AFI...

We had the pleasure of interviewing K.Flay over Zoom video! Alt-rock’s artful enigma K.Flay (the stage name of Kristine Flaherty) hurls fistfulls of theoretical paint at the modern music landscape by announcing her forthcoming EP ‘Inside Voices’,...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Gavin Rossdale of Bush over Zoom video! “Nothing is better than doing what you love,” says Gavin Rossdale, and the Bush frontman knows from experience. For near three decades, the musician has been a …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Matthew Heafy of Trivium over Zoom video! Orlando, Florida's Trivium are among the most provocative, restless, and influential bands to emerge from the South in the early 21st century's heavy metal explosion....

We had the pleasure of interviewing Orgy over Zoom video! Los Angeles-based industrial metal band Orgy is back with a brand new single “Karma Kastles.” The track marks the band’s first release of 2021. Staying true to their musical roots …

We had the pleasure of interviewing AJ Mitchell over Zoom video! You’ll find Belleville, IL about six hours south of Chicago. It often resembles a ghost town with its many hollowed-out and abandoned factories, marathon winters, and endless cornfields....

We had the pleasure of interviewing Gerry Beckley of America over Zoom video! Gerry Beckley, the illustrious singer, songwriter, performer and co-founder of legendary band, America, is set to release a greatest hits package featuring his solo...

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Kidd G over Zoom video! With a rare gift for turning his hometown experiences into natural melodies, Kidd G has found tremendous success by staying true to his roots. As …

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Quinn XCII over Zoom video! Detroit-bred singer-songwriter Quinn XCII shares his emotionally raw yet powerfully uplifting new album, Change of Scenery II, more than five years...

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsey Stirling over Zoom video! Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainerLindsey Stirling and artist,...

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Sam Nelson Harris of X Ambassadors over Zoom video! X Ambassadors premiered “skip.that.party,” a collaboration between multi-platinum-selling rock band X Ambassadors and Los...

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Brian “Head” Welch over Zoom video! Love and Death harness soaring melodies and crushing riffs, weaponizing them like a supernatural dagger to strike at the blackened heart of...

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Keller over Zoom video! Jim Keller has shared "Find My Shadow," a brand new song and video from his upcoming album By No Means (February 12). While each song …

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Smallpools over Zoom video! Indie-Rockers Smallpools are back with a brand new single “simulation” today. The new track from the band’s upcoming sophomore LP due early 2021,...

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Brett Detar of The Juliana Theory over Zoom audio! The Juliana Theory have returned with new song and video “Can’t Go Home” – their first new music in over 15 …

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Joss Stone over Zoom video! Platinum-selling and Grammy-winning UK soul singer and songwriter Joss Stone just released an empowering new...

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing ATREYU over Zoom video! ATREYU SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SONG "SAVE US" Orange County metalcore mainstays ATREYU have shared the video for the new …

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Gus Dapperton over Zoom video! Combining a strong visual component with dreamily produced songs, sophisticated indie songwriter Gus Dapperton became...

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Trevor Dahl over Zoom video! Trevor Dahl of multi-platinum EDM trio Cheat Codes returns with soul-stirring new track, "Best For Me," an orchestral...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Maggie Lindemann over Zoom video! Coming less than a month after her first release of 2020, pop favorite Maggie Lindemann is back with a new track in “GASLIGHT! (feat. Siiickbrain).” Maggie also announced the...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Kelliher of Mastodon over Zoom video! GRAMMY®-winning hard rock iconoclasts Mastodon untether the official video for new song “Fallen Torches” from Medium Rarities. 'Fallen Torches' was recorded in Atlanta in...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Aloe Blacc over Zoom video! In the years since Aloe Blacc’s last album, Lift Your Spirit, the global superstar spent time working on an even dearer project: his family. All Love Everything, his upcoming …

We had the pleasure of interviewing grandson over Zoom video! Grandson is the pseudonym of Canadian/American alternative artist Jordan Benjamin. He takes elements of his rock and roll, hip hop and electronic music roots and combines them to tell...

We had the pleasure of interviewing PVRIS over Zoom video! Growing up in Lowell, MA, frontwoman Lynn Gunn taught herself drums, guitar, and bass by sneaking into her brother’s bedroom in grade school and playing for hours on end. During …

We had the pleasure of catching up with Billy Raffoul over Zoom video! For those that have not watched our face-to-face interview with Billy at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego in 2019, you can view it at BringinitBackwards.com. Singer/songwriter …

We had the pleasure of interviewing more over Zoom video! It’s hard to believe that a 15-year-old artist who, at age 9, would sing to anyone and everyone who would listen (and many who wouldn’t) at...

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Tori Kelly over Zoom video! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​Stream Tori’s new EP 'Solitude' here: https://ToriKelly.lnk.to/SolitudeID ​​ ​​ Even as Tori...

​​We had the pleasure of interviewing State Champs over Zoom video! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​Celebrating their 10-Year Anniversary, NY-based pop-rockers State Champs is set to release their forthcoming State Champs...

​​We had the pleasure of interviewing The Naked and Famous over Zoom video! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​For over a decade, The Naked and Famous have delivered a boldly nuanced breed of pop that's both …

Earlier this year (3/11/20), along with Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing G. Love of G. Love and Special Sauce at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​​ …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Stacy Jones (American Hi-Fi, Letters to Cleo, Atwater Punx, etc) over Zoom video! Please share while we are #togetherathome 🏠 A blood-pumping hybrid of late-70’s British punk and 90’s alt-rock, Atwater Punx is...

​​We had the pleasure of interviewing Cyrus of New Found Glory on Zoom video! ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​Fans can check out New Found Glory’s lyric video for “Himalaya”, which highlights some videos from past New Found …

We had the opportunity to interview Alice Merton at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego! "It’s been almost three years since Alice Merton released her debut single ‘No Roots’ and she’s already accomplished more than many artists achieve in an …

We had the opportunity to interview Switchfoot at KAABOO Del Mar! After 10 albums, multiple hit singles, millions of records sold, a GRAMMY Award and 20 years of touring, in late 2017, SWITCHFOOT put the brakes on. The successful release …

We had the opportunity to interview The Struts! "In just a few years, The Struts have found themselves massively embraced by some of the greatest icons in rock-and-roll history. Along with opening for The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Guns …

We had the opportunity to interview Pierre Bouvier and Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan! "Simple Plan, the multi-platinum, Montreal-based band boasts worldwide sales topping 10 million. A testament to their outstanding popularity, the band has been voted...

We had the opportunity to interview Taking Back Sunday! "If you can't believe that Taking Back Sunday have been around for 20 years, you're not alone, because they can't either. Although the pride of Long Island have had a handful …