I’m crazy about The Beths and they were as charming as I imagined they would be while diving into details about the creation of their latest album Straight Line Was a Lie. Leaders Liz Stokes and Jonathan Pierce represented the quartet and revealed the significance of that album’s title as […]
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I interviewed New York based Indie Rock trio Sunflower Bean on the occasion of the release of their new album Mortal Primetime. In 2016, the then 20-year-olds hit us with their formidable debut album, Human Ceremony, establishing them as an essential New York band. The band’s fans couldn’t have hoped […]
Photo Credit: Gus Philippas. Singer and guitarist Kieran Shudall and guitarist Joe Falconer of English Indie Rock band Circa Waves appeared at WFUV for an interview and live performance of 2 songs taken from their new album Death & Love, Pt. 1: “Like You Did Before” and “Let’s Leave Together.” They […]
Photo Credit: Eric Holland. Former The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn and Canadian singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards visited WFUV for a chat about Finn‘s latest album Always Been, which Edwards sang backing vocals on for 6 songs. Also playing was a world premiere of Edwards’ song, “Save Your Soul,” from her […]
Photo Credit: Alex De Corte, PR. Kim Deal’s fingerprints are on some of the most essential rock of the last forty years. Her bass playing and vocals were the soul of the Pixies, while her writing, guitar work, and production came to the fore leading The Breeders. Now we’ve got […]
Photo Credit: Noah Griffel, PR. Alternative folk band The Lumineers appeared at WFUV for an interview and pre-recorded performance of 3 songs taken from their new album Automatic: “Same Old Song,” “Keys on the Table,” and “Plasticine.” Hear them along with the chat HERE.
Photo Credit: Nina Westervelt, PR. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jason Isbell appeared at WFUV for an interview with pre-recorded acoustic performance (at The Beacon Theatre in a special soundcheck WFUV set) of 3 songs taken from his new album Foxes in the Snow: “Bury Me,” “Foxes in the Snow,” and “If […]
Photo Credit: Gus Philippas. Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand appeared at the Power Station at Berklee NYC for an interview and live performance of 3 songs taken from their new album The Human Fear: “Bar Lonely,” “Audacious,” and “Night or Day.” Hear them along with the chat HERE.