Orange Island

My good friend Emily Driskell got a chance to sit down with Chuck and Dave of Orange Island a little while ago as they were on tour with Brand New and the Movielife. Click READ MORE for the too-hilarious-for-words interview, featuring cameos from Vin and Brian of Brand New. Click here to read a review of the band's debut full-length.

Avail

After many miscues, we finally got our interview with Avail via email, and to make it better, it's with lead singer Tim Barry. Click READ MORE to find out all about Tim's feelings on diverse opening acts, the band's influences, just *why* Richmond is so damn great, plus a ton more.

Interviews

District 7

Angele Lalonde writes "After incessant voice recorder problems and District 7 repeatedly coming through to help patch things up, here's an interview with all three members Tom, Scott and Adam. Great guys, I really had fun doing this interview, don't overlook them or be misled by contrary opinions which I had been before, this band musically has so much to offer, read on and listen out for D7."
Click READ MORE to read the interview.

Subb

Subb

Canada's Subb> boys recently came through town on tour promoting their new album 'Daylight Saving' I was able to catch up with Jeff and Mart for an interview in between sets, so if you want to hear it, read on to find out what's up with their label, sound and latest touring plans…

Slowreader

Here's another Christmas present from me to you - an exclusive interview with Gabe and Rory of Slowreader. Click READ MORE to get their opinions on what bands got them into the punk scene, if there will ever be an Impossibles reunion, if that hot tub will really going on the road with them, and lots more. If you want to read about Slowreader's debut album, out now on Fueled By Ramen, all you have to do is click here.

Fearless Interviews

Bigwig

Angele Lalonde writes

So here it is - the Bigwig interview. First of all, they do deserve some level of vindication and were very candid about doing this interview for all you guys. For being directly involved in this, I can say after talking this out with Bigwig this incident that before affected my opinion of them, no longer does. They're still the same debonair hard-working guys I've always known them to be. As soon as I saw Tom, the discussion to clear the air began before I could start recording, here's when it started…"

Dead Droid Interviews

Mock Orange

You posted questions for Joe of Mock Orange. Some of them were wacky as hell. He still answered all of them. Click READ MORE to find out just what that one girl should wear to her prom, who is producing the next album, just *why* WussEmoRock is a cock ass, and more.

The Used

My good friend Mahsa recently got a chance to catch up to the Used's bassist, Jeph Howard, for a quick interview. Click READ MORE to read Jeph's thoughts on Ozzfest, Utah, and more. For more info on the Used, please go to TheUsed.net. You can click here to read a review of their debut album, also.

Victory Interviews

Ten Foot Pole

Once again, loyal reader Angie Lalonde comes through with another killer interview, this time with Victory skatepunks Ten Foot Pole. Click READ MORE to get the scoop from TFP lead singer Dennis.

Interviews

Motion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack is the best unsigned band in America. Someone better change this, and quick. I had the pleasure of interviewing the whole band after a packed show with the All-American Rejects and Northstar in Rockford, IL. For the record, I interviewed them outside in the ever-growing cold, and as the tape recorder was turned on, we were concluding a fierce debate about the new Promise Ring album. Click READ MORE to be a part of the conversation, and go to Team-MCS.com to find out more about the band.

Planet Smashers

Angie Lalonde writes "On one of my most recent missions I was given the chance to catch up with Matt, The Planet Smashers singer, Dave (bass) and Leon (sax). The Planet Smashers have always been a respected name in the Canadian Ska scene, supported by Stomp Records (Union Label Group), one of Canada's greatest growing labels, it's no surprise to find out the man behind this extraordinary Stomp Records plan is their very own singer."
To read the interview, please click READ MORE.