Category: Vinyl Video
Vinyl Video: Power 96.1 Jingle Ball 2016
What better way to send off 2016 than with a star-studded mega concert? iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball series delivered this year, with a lineup that changed in every city and featured just about every Top 40 artist currently on the charts. We got in on the action at the Atlanta show – hosted by Power 96.1 – and hung out with some of the biggest names in music.
We showed you the artists’ red carpet looks, but most of the noteworthy moments happened onstage and in between sets. We saw Fifth Harmony perform one of their last shows as a five-piece and witnessed Joe Jonas feed someone a hardboiled egg backstage. We also almost physically ran into Ariana Grande, who is stunningly beautiful and moves quietly and quickly, trailing behind her a cloud of Chanel No. 5. The strange environment was a fitting place to close out a strange year.
Check out our video recap featuring clips from the concert, as well as interviews with Jingle Ball artists Lukas Graham and Daya.
CMJ 2015: Quaildogs x Vinyl VIDEO
Atlanta six-piece Quaildogs just released their first LP, The Getting Old Factory, back in September, but they’d already made a name for themselves prior to the release. The alt-country band has opened for the likes of Moon Taxi, Roadkill Ghost Choir, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and they recently played multiple shows at New York’s CMJ Music Marathon. We caught up with them at their show at Leftfield NYC to chat about their record, studio time (shout-out to mutual friend and Glow in the Dark Studios audio engineer, Ben Etter), and how they unknowingly ended up in Counting Crows’ Adam Durtiz’ house.
SXSW 2015: Colony House x Vinyl VIDEO
Colony House is a Tennessee-based trio composed of Caleb Chapman (vocals), Will Chapman (drums), and Scott Mills (guitar). Their debut album, When I Was Younger, has received critical acclaim (and has been playing on my Spotify for well over two months).
The guys sat down with us at South by Southwest this year to chat about recording their album, their most popular live songs, and unconventional songwriting methods. Enjoy the Vinyl Video below, and also be sure to catch CH on tour (dates below)!
Upcoming Tour Dates
Apr. 23 – Tuscaloosa, AL @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater with Need to Breathe
Apr. 24 – Fayetteville, AR @ Arkansas Music Pavilion with Need to Breathe
Apr. 25 – Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads with Need to Breathe
Apr. 28 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center with Need to Breathe
Apr. 29 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie with Need to Breathe
Apr. 30 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Bricktown Events Center with Need to Breathe
May 02 – Huber Heights, OH @ Music Center at the Heights with Need to Breathe
May 03 – Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theater with Need to Breathe
May 04 – Grand Rapids, MI @ DeVos Performance Hall with Need to Breathe
May 06 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater with Need to Breathe
May 07 – Knoxville, TN @ Knoxville Coliseum with Need to Breathe
May 08 – Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena with Need to Breathe
May 09 – Charlotte, NC @ Uptown Amphitheatre at NC Music Factory with Need to Breathe
May 13 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live! with Need to Breathe
May 14 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre with Need to Breathe
May 15 – Raleigh, NC @ The Red Hat Amphitheater with Need to Breathe
May 16 – Alpharetta, GA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre with Need to Breathe
May 15-17 Gulf Shores, AL @ Hangout Festival
June 18-21 Dover, DE @ Firefly Music Festival
Jul. 09 – San Francisco, CA @ Nob Hill Masonic Center with Need to Breathe
Jul. 10 – Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Beach with Need to Breathe
Jul. 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre with Need to Breathe
Jul. 15 – Boise, ID @ Morrison Center for the Performing Arts with Need to Breathe
Jul. 17 – Portland, OR @ Oregon Zoo Amphitheater with Need to Breathe
Jul. 18 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Amphitheater with Need to Breathe
Jul. 21 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Need to Breathe
Jul. 23 – Papillion, NE @ Sumter Amphitheater with Need to Breathe
Jul. 24 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze with Need to Breathe
Jul. 25 – Eureka, MO @ Six Flags St. Louis with Need to Breathe
Aug. 06 – Portsmouth, VA @ Ntelos Pavilion with Need to Breathe
Aug. 07 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summerstage with Need to Breathe
Aug. 08 – Boston, MA @ Bank of America Pavilion with Need to Breathe
Aug. 10 – New York City, NY @ Terminal 5 with Need to Breathe
Aug. 11 – Vienna, Va @ Wolf Trap with Need to Breathe
Aug. 12 – Florence, SC @ Florence Civic Center with Need to Breathe
Aug. 14 – Nashville, TN @ Riverfront Park with Need to Breathe
Aug. 15 – Memphis, TN @ Levitt Shell at Overton Park (Moon River Fest) with Need to Breathe
Aug. 16 – Indianapolis, IN @ Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn @ White River State Park with Need to Breathe
Aug. 18 – Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadow Brook with Need to Breathe
Aug. 19 – Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival with Need to Breathe
Marina and the Diamonds x Vinyl VIDEO
It’s been three years since Marina and the Diamonds‘ last album, Electra Heart, and a lot has changed. Her newest album, FROOT (released in full on March 13), is Marina’s first album written entirely on her own. Her ability as a songwriter really shines through, further cementing the artist’s position as a true pop queen.
Marina is not to be underestimated. Not your typical pop artist, she prefers her songs to deal with more than driving with the top down and partying ’til dawn, instead opting to tackle issues such as feminism, stereotypes, and even rape. Her lyrics are thoughtful and empowering even at their most jarring, and her ability to address these heavy issues and blend them seamlessly with upbeat synth-pop melodies further proves that Marina is one of the most important pop artists out there today. I mean, how often do you find wisdom in a pop album?
I grabbed a few minutes with Marina at South by Southwest this year to talk about her new album, the message in her song, “Savages,” and what’s next (we also spent some time geeking out over the fact that there in a In-N-Out Burger in Austin – seriously, I get excited for that every year!). Check out our Vinyl VIDEO below, and be sure to catch Marina on tour (dates below)
APRIL
12 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
13 – Las Vegas, NV – Pool At The Cosmopolitan
17 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield – SOLD OUT
18 – San Diego, CA – North Park Theater – SOLD OUT
19 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
MAY
22 – Boston, MA – Boston Calling Music Festival
26 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
27 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
29 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
30 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
30 – Columbia, MD – Sweetlife
JUNE
2 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
5 – New York, NY – Governors Ball NYC Music Festival
7 – Toronto, ON – Field Trip
JULY
31 – Montreal, QC – Osheaga Festival Musique et Arts
AUGUST
2 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
SXSW 2015: The Ting Tings x Vinyl VIDEO
“We’re songwriters rather than celebrities.”
The Ting Tings‘ latest album, Super Critical, was a major departure from their typical dance-pop style. With elements of funk and disco, Super Critical was independently recorded in Ibiza and co-produced with Andy Taylor (Duran Duran).
I caught up with sole members Katie White and Jules De Martino at South by Southwest this year to get the scoop on their Studio 54-inspired album, leaving their label, and dealing with album leaks. Check out our Vinyl VIDEO below!
*Atlanta readers – Be sure to catch The Ting Tings on Monday at Terminal West – see ya there!
Tour Dates:
10/04/15 · USA Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
11/04/15 · USA Washington DC, – 9:30 Club
13/04/15 · USA Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
14/04/15 · USA Orlando, FL – The Social
16/04/15 · USA Fort Lauderdale, LA – Revolution Live
17/04/15 · USA St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
20/04/15 · USA New Orleans, LA – One Eyed Jacks
21/04/15 · USA Houston, TX – Fitzgeralds
22/04/15 · USA Austin, TX – Emo’s
23/04/15 · USA Dallas, TX – Granada Theatre
25/04/15 · USA Phoenix, AZ – Club Red
27/04/15 · USA Los Angeles – Late Late Show N/A
22/05/15 · FRANCE Barcelona – Razzmatazz (‘live Dj set’) TBC
06/06/15 · FRANCE Montereau – Festival de Montereau
12/06/15 – 13/06/15 · SPAIN Sevilla – Festival Territorios
01/07/15 · USA San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
02/07/15 · USA Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda Theatre
05/07/15 · CZECH REP Pilsen, Rock For People Festival
09/07/15 – 11/07/15 · SPAIN Bilbao, BBK Festival
10/07/15 · PORTUGAL NOS Alive, Maritimo
12/07/15 · FRANCE Tours, Terres Du Son
25/07/15 · USA Buzz Beach Ball, Kansas City
01/08/15 · SPAIN Burriana, Arenal Sounds festival
13/08/15 · HUNGARY Budapest, Sziget Festival
SXSW 2015: Liza Anne x Vinyl Video
Liza Anne is a rare gem. Not only is she talented and accomplished, but she pairs that with extreme humility and a charming childlike wonder. For someone who has already made a name for herself and has an international tour under her belt, Liza still manages to maintain a complete and utter sense of gratitude and bewilderment that this is happening to her. She seems to be unable to believe that she could be so lucky, and each new opportunity excites her more than the last.
That’s not to say that this career just happened to her. Liza is a true talent with a penchant for heartbreakingly honest lyrics and endearing relability, an unbeatable combination for a folk singer (though rumor has it, her new album will challenge her genre placement).
We commandeered a corner of Farewell Books in Austin during South by Southwest this year to chat with Liza about her first time at the festival, as well as her upcoming album Two and what is next for her.
SXSW 2015: Milo Greene x Vinyl Video
“I think I’m more a creative…I’m not that good of a musician. I’m not the best songwriter in the world. I’m an okay performer. But I always have a vision.”
Milo Greene are a “cinematic pop” band from Los Angeles, California. Their name comes from a fictitious booking agent that they created to help them get shows in their early days (he’s apparently a very classy gent).
In January, the band released their newest album, Control, for which they are now rocking a non-stop tour. We caught up with them at South by Southwest this year to talk about their music, their dream film scoring gig, and their alternate personalities.
Apr 18 Spring Jam at The Grove Mount Pleasant, SC
Apr 25 Countdown to Hangout Fest Mobile, AL
Apr 29 Red Bull Sound Selects at the Echo Los Angeles, CA
May 09 Grand Sierra Silver State Pavilion w/ Foster The People Reno, NV
May 10 Revolution Center w/ Foster The People Boise, ID
May 12 The Complex w/ Foster The People Salt Lake City, UT
May 13 Fillmore Auditorium w/ Foster The People Denver, CO
May 15 WinStar World Casino w/ Foster The People Thackerville, OK
May 16 Austin Music Hall w/ Foster The People Austin, TX
May 22 Sasquatch Quincy, WA
May 23 Sasquatch Quincy, WA
May 24 Sasquatch Quincy, WA
May 25 Sasquatch Quincy, WA
May 26 Top Hat Missoula, MT
May 27 Republik Calgary, Canada
May 28 Starlite Room Edmonton, Canada
May 30 The Pyramid Winnipeg, Canada
Jun 01 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI
Jun 03 Motorco Raleigh, NC
Jun 04 The Mothlight Asheville, NC
Jun 05 Visulite Theatre Charlotte, NC
Jun 06 3rd & Lindsley Nashville, TN
Jun 07 PARK TAVERN Atlanta, GA
Jun 09 Grop Shop Cleveland, OH
Jun 10 Three Rivers Fest Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 12 The Hollow Albany, NY
Jun 13 Higher Ground Burlington, VT
Jun 16 Port City Music Hall Portland, ME
Jun 17 Daryl’s House Pawling, NY
Jun 18 Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Westhampton Beach, NY
Jun 20 Firefly Music Festival Dover, DE
Jul 17 Forecastle Louisville, KY
Jul 18 Forecastle Louisville, KY
Jul 19 Sloss Festival (July 18-19) Birmingham, AL
Jul 21 ONE EYED JACKS New Orleans, LA
Jul 22 Fitzgerald’s Downstairs Houston, TX
Jul 23 Club Dada Dallas, TX
Jul 24 Center of the Universe Fest Tulsa, OK
Jul 25 UMS Underground Music Showcase Denver, CO
Aug 22 Harlow’s Sacramento, CA
Sep 06 Fashion Meets Music Festival Columbus, OH
Monsoon x Vinyl Video
We are all ABOUT some Monsoon over here. One interview in five months is just not enough, so we came back for more.
I met up with Sienna Chandler (vocals, guitar), Scott Andrews (bass, vocals), and Joey Kegel (percussion) backstage before their album release show at the Georgia Theatre (the only venue they hadn’t yet played in Athens) to talk about their upcoming shows, their favorite songs to play live, and – most importantly – their awesome debut, Ride A’ Rolla (stream below)!
Hamilton Leithauser x Vinyl Video
You may know him from his gig as the lead singer of The Walkmen for over a decade, but Hamilton Leithauser still has a lot to offer musically, even with the 2013 break up (okay, fine – “hiatus”) of his previous band. Now a solo artist, Leithauser has already released an album, Black Hours, under his own name.
I sat down with Leithauser on the rooftop of the Georgia Theatre during his tour with Broken Bells to talk about Black Hours, what it’s like to release songs as a solo artist, and his future plans.
Diarrhea Planet x Vinyl Video
Errbody knows that we at Vinyl Mag have love for Diarrhea Planet. I personally have vowed never to miss a show when they come around, seeing as how we’ve already established that they are the best live band you’ll ever see.
The boys recently stopped by the Masquerade in Atlanta, GA and, since it’s been almost two years since our last backstage chat, I decided it was time to catch up.
Check out my interview with Jordan, Emmett, Mike, and Casey below to hear us talk about great pop songs and the first albums they ever bought, plus – bonus – sing a little Hanson.
Stay tuned for Diarrhea Planet’s upcoming album, Aliens in the Outfield, available November 18 on vinyl and download via Infinity Cat Recordings. Check out their single here.