Kai’son Interview
Which artists are the greatest influences for you and your music? I have a lot of musical influences, but the biggest are Kanye West, Jay Z, and Marvin Gaye.
Which artists are the greatest influences for you and your music? I have a lot of musical influences, but the biggest are Kanye West, Jay Z, and Marvin Gaye.
Hello. Can you provide us a little information about Final Vortex and what you are attempting to do with your music?
Today, we are speaking with Bud Summers, who has been cutting albums independently since 2008. The Way is your new album. Can you provide us with a brief insight into your process? What were the steps taken between the first thoughts about a tune or melody to the creation of a full track?
Today, we are speaking with Frank, the lead singer of The Last Allyance. The members of the band have had a long and storied life in music. What paths did the constituent members of the band take before coming together to create TLA? I have played in multiple original bands since 1982 and cover bands since 1978
Today, we are speaking with Five Fingertips. We were lucky enough to review their self-titled album last week and had a moment to sit down. Five Fingertips is your new album. Can you provide us with a brief insight into your process? What were the steps taken between the first thoughts about a tune or melody to the creation of a full track?
Hello, Eye’z. Hope your day has been going well. Let’s go into a little depth; what is your background? I’m from the SF Bay Area. as far as my background in music, I have influence from pop, classical, spirituals, jazz, African and Hawaiian/World music. Everyone on my mother’s side of the family sings, plays piano and performs.
Today, we are speaking to ConvoLuted, an eclectic act from Malmö, Sweden. Can you introduce us to each of the members of the band? Oscar Ahlbin hits the drums, Michael Bergstrand plays the bass, Stefan Stajkovic bashes the guitars and Viktor Brus roars into the microphone.
We had a few moments to sit down with Washington DC’s own Tim Neumark. Can you give us a little biographical information about yourself? I grew up in Western Maryland where my focus was sports, primarily baseball. At about 16 years old, I started tinkering around with the piano. I started writing my own music in college, and I released my first album about eight years after college. So…
Hello, Gallamine. A number of the musicians we review on NeuFutur have worked in factories, fast food, or any one of a multitude of fairly banal occupations. You have had a slightly more varied life. Can you go into detail about what occupations you held before your music career began?
The Sweetwater Hillbillies are a supergroup; can you give us a little bit of a rundown concerning what your musical history has been? Hi James, my name is Shane Rollo, vocalist for The Sweetwater Hillbillies. Thanks for your interest in the band.
You have played in a number of different venues throughout North America. How do fans vary from New York City to Toronto and Issaquah? In New York City the live music scene is intensely crowded and competitive. It’s very hard to get people out to shows. Personal individual invitations are the most effective. As a result, in my hometown I play 90% for people who are long-term fans. Recent out-of-town…
Fedd Up is a band from Lancaster, Ohio that has just released their Dark Days EP. Can you give us a little information about each member? What is the history of Fedd Up?
Hello, R10T. In a few sentences can you provide our readers some information regarding your musical background and career so far? Before R10T, I formed a band with two other people who were looking for a guitarist for a metal core band. The music was probably a lot more closer to progressive metal. Before that I was more a bedroom musician and getting my early start in music production. 2…
You have just released your cover version of Omi’s Cheerleader. What twists and turns did you bring to your version and how did you make it yours? My cover of Omi’s No 1 Billboard song is turned to the female finding their special someone. I changed up some words in the song to reflect this to make it my own. Although overplayed, its still a catchy song! Light hearted compared…
A number of the musicians we review on NeuFutur have worked in factories, fast food, or any one of a multitude of fairly banal occupations. You have had a slightly more varied life. Can you go into detail about what occupations you held before your music career began? I worked as an office accountant for 3 years after college. For an office job it doesn’t get any more banal than…
Sue Feingold is an award-winning composer that has just released her magnum opus, the Waitin’ Tryptych. We were lucky enough to sit down with her to discuss her history, influences, accolades, and what the future may hold.
Hello, Magnus. What does No Paseo mean? Hi! I have it on mediocre authority that “no paseo” is Spanish for «I don’t stroll» or «I don’t go for walks». The meaning isn’t really important, though. It was first and foremost the sound of it that appealed to me, and the name just stuck.
Today we are speaking with Melbourne artist/violinist vlesg. Can you provide us with a little information about yourself and your music? Well, basically I studied classical violin and improvisation at The Victorian College Of Arts , finishing off with a Degree In Education at Melbourne University. I have performed many styles of music including jazz, country, fusion and contemporary music. I have toured around Australia with a Celtic Rock band supporting many…
You have had a very interesting life before the release of your latest album, “Tales from behind the mirror”. Have there been any common threads between your vocation and your musical passion?
You are a bluesy, rockabilly type of band. What was the thought process for joining together as an act? When I started playing music, I started out as a bass player in a Texas Blues band.