section: Talks
Over coffee, over the phone, and over the inconsiderate racket of the opener.
posted September 2008
Interviewed: RX Bandit's Steve Choi talks about touring and an upcoming record
September 24 – I impatiently waited at the bar at The Troubadour, one of my favorite Hollywood venues. I twirled myself round and round on the wobbly wooden stool when finally I was introduced to Steve Choi, guitarist of the prog-rock five some, RX Bandits. by Kimberly Haddad
August 2008
Interviewed: The Fall of Troy macks on Kimberly Haddad
August 8 – Before a show at Pomona's Glass House, The Fall of Troy talks about ruining a van at a Wendys, upcoming EP plans, and their history. by Kimberly Haddad
July 2008
Interviewed: As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis
July 16 – The band's vocalist talks about his experiences at Warped Tour and his upcoming solo project, Austrian Death Machine. by Kimberly Haddad
June 2008
Interviewed: Thrice after a tour and four new discs
June 14 – I have never been so star struck and disgusted at the same time in my entire life. I smiled and turned around walking back towards Riley as he giggled in his seat, "Dude, light a match!" Finally, I began the interview. Thrice's Riley Breckenridge talks sports, recording a concept record, and looking forward to rest at the end of a tour. by Kimberly Haddad
May 2008
Interviewed: Animal Collective's Avey Tare
May 4 – Surrounding their 8th long-player, Strawberry Jam, Animal Collective has been touring with very positive results. I talked with band member Avey Tare recently and asked him questions about the new record and their recent tours. by Bailey Pennick
April 2008
"We like the crowd's reaction when they just stand there."
April 16 – Rody Walker of Protest the Hero interviewed after the band's show at the Bamboozle festival in Irvine, California. by Kimberly Haddad
Portugal the Show: A discussion with four guys who don't agree on anything
April 9 – I was lucky enough to catch an interview with the quintet Portugal the Man and its "fresh face" Ryan Neighbors before the show. We gathered around upstairs in a muggy room and plopped our bodies beside one another as we began to talk. by Kimberly Haddad
Courtly love: The Dutchess and the Duke – April 5 – by Laura Bliss
January 2008
Marissa Nadler on Songs III
January 10 – Everythingrock caught up with Nadler as she was shopping for packing tape, during a quiet moment after playing some shows in Europe, before embarking on a three-month tour of the U.S. by Catherine Disabato
May 2007
Interview with Christopher Ruff – May 13, 2007 – by Kimberly Haddad
March 2007
Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine
March 4, 2007 – Richard Cheese is the only person I will ever interview who will talk more about his wardrobe than his music. In a phone interview I had with him recently, he went into detail about his various cuff links and his different tuxedos. by John Vining
January 2007
Interview with Charles Spearin
January 30, 2007 – Charles Spearin of Do Make Say Think talks simultaneously about the limitations of lyrics and how the band used them on their most recent record. by John Vining
