Category: Vinyl Video
SXSW 2014: The Stargazer Lilies x Vinyl Video
On our last night of South by Southwest, we got a cleansing escape from the overwhelming crowd and bustle to head to the Graveface Records/Noisy Ghost PR showcase in the middle of nowhere in a secluded garden dreamland called Tillery Park.
It was there that we came across dreamy duo The Stargazer Lilies who just got off of a tour with Tobacco (and The Casket Girls before that). Naturally, we had to grab a quick interview in the “green room”/vintage Airstream on site. Check out our chat below (and excuse my appearance – vanity goes out the window on the last day of SX. I’m just lucky I was still able to stand)!
SXSW 2014: The Modern Electric x Vinyl Video
After running into Black Taxi at The Blind Pig in downtown Austin at South by Southwest, we were introduced (OMG passive voice – I’m so sorry, Mrs. Browning) to their friends and fellow musicians, The Modern Electric. We took advantage of this newly formed relationship and decided to do an(other) impromptu interview in the alley outside.
Check out the video below where we talk to The Modern Electric about their South by Southwest experience, their music and Matthew’s mysterious black eye.
In the words of everyone in Black Taxi, “these guys are going to be huge.”
P.S. I’m not preggers, I’m wearing a fanny pack. Yes.
SXSW 2014: Black Taxi x Vinyl Video
We ran into our friends from Black Taxi at South by Southwest this year – in total honesty, I heard their music playing while I was outside conducting another interview, and once I wrapped that one up, I quickly ran to follow the sound and catch BT’s show at The Blind Pig.
After their show, we caught up with the guys and decided to do a quick impromptu interview to get the scoop on their new album (“guitar everywhere!”) , their new drummer and to find out if they actually went to that abandoned asylum we talked about after our last interview. Enjoy!
SXSW 2014: Two Cow Garage x Vinyl Video
We caught up with Two Cow Garage at South by Southwest this year to talk about their album The Death of the Self-Preservation Society, their Indiegogo Campaign, their thoughts on audio formats, and their revolutionary new use for feral cats. These guys are the bomb.
SXSW 2014: Rebecca & Fiona x Vinyl Video
We snuck into the upstairs at the Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin at South by Southwest for our interview Rebecca & Fiona, two kick-ass DJs all the way in from Stockholm, Sweden.
Check out the Vinyl Video below where I nod too much, and we talk about Rebecca & Fiona’s music, their problem with being called “female DJs” and their plans after South by. BTW, they made their jackets. Made them. These ladies are so cool.
Also, be sure to catch Rebecca & Fiona’s newest album, Beauty is Pain, out now!!
May 01 Bassmnt w/ Nause San Diego, CA
May 02 Tenw/ Nause Calgary, Canada
May 03 The Midw/ Nause Chicago, IL
May 08 SUTRAw/ Nause Costa Mesa, CA
May 09 Marqueew/ Nause Las Vegas, NV
May 10 New City Gasw/ Nause Montreal, Canada
May 30 Brännbollsyran Umea, Sweden
Jun 13 Summerburst Stockholm, Sweden
Jul 13 EDC UK Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Aug 23 Creamfields Liverpool, United Kingdom
SXSW 2014: ††† x Vinyl Video
“YOU GET TO INTERVIEW CHINO?!?!?!”
That was pretty much the response from everyone I told that I was going to interview ††† (Crosses) at South by Southwest this year.
You may mostly know Chino Moreno as Deftones‘ lead singer/guitarist, but if your knowledge of this dude stops there, allow me to educate you. Deftones isn’t even close to being the only thing Moreno is involved in.
††† is the downbeat, softer (notice I said softer, not soft – there’s still plenty of hard edge for your liking) side-project of Moreno and Far guitarist Shaun Lopez. And if you haven’t heard them, get all up over it on the immediate.
We caught up with ††† streetside at SXSW and screamed over the crowd at each other about their sound, their SXSW experience and what they’re getting into after the festival. Check out the Vinyl Video below!
May 10 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St Louis Maryland Heights, MO
May 11 House of Blues Cleveland Cleveland, OH
May 12 Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA
May 13 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA
May 14 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA
May 15 The Fillmore Charlotte Charlotte, NC
May 17 Ziggy’s By The Sea Wilmington, NC
SXSW 2014: Cherub x Vinyl Video
This was one of my favorites. Last day of South by Southwest. Exhausted. My feet fell off somewhere on Sixth Street the night before. Pretty much ready to take a nap on the sidewalk. Completely ignoring all of that, because I get to interview Cherub, and there is no way not to be pumped about that.
We love this band. We all flipped over 100 Bottles when it came out last year, and we are more than ready for Year of the Caprese to come out on May 27 (as my poor friends know, I have a higher tolerance for listening to the same album/song/band for months on end than most people, so guys – you better like this one, because I have a feeling this is my 2014 Summer soundtrack).
I was super dang excited when I found out that I was going to get to interview Cherub at SXSW this year. Aside from being amazing musicians who put on an awesome live show (I just so happen to be seeing them tomorrow night at the Georgia Theatre in Athens!), I found out that they are also genuinely delightful dudes (#accidentalalliteration). Check out the Vinyl Video below to watch us talk about their music, applesauce, chunky vs. creamy peanut butter and what is next for Cherub.
SXSW 2014: Samsaya x Vinyl Video
We found our way to the Hilton rooftop pool (life is sooo hard) in downtown Austin during South by Southwest for this picturesque interview with “magma pop” sensation, Samsaya. This girl is seriously the bomb.
Before SXSW, I was totally obsessed with her music (everyone should get after her track “Stereotype”), and now I’m totally obsessed with her as a person. It’s really refreshing to meet such an enthusiastic and – for lack of a better word – “chill” artist. No ego. Just a love for what she does and an excitement to talk about it (Samsaya, if you’re reading this…you’re so awesome let’s have tea or something soon?).
This interview was seriously just a damn delight. Check it out for yourself, and watch us talk about her album Bombay Calling, her views on stereotyping, and the lethality of pop music.
SXSW 2014: Blondfire x Vinyl Video
It’s no secret that we at Vinyl have love for Blondfire. It all started at South by Southwest 2013 when we saw them play a show at The Belmont with Sirah, Charli XCX, Icona Pop, Rockie Fresh, Action Bronson and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (um…best lineup ever?). Since then, we’ve been hooked.
We sat down with them at SXSW this year (after trying to meet up at a restaurant that no longer exists and getting super lost and confused), and they patiently held off eating a delicious-looking muffin to talk with us about their newest release Young Heart, finding band members through Craig’s List, what they love about South by Southwest and, of course, what’s next for them. Enjoy!
Apr 03 The Hoxton w/ The Sounds, Ghos… Toronto, Canada
Apr 04 Imperial De Quebec w/ The Sounds, Ghos… Quebec City, Canada
Apr 05 Corona Theatre w/ The Sounds, Ghos… Montreal, Canada
Apr 07 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ The Sounds, Ghos… Brooklyn, NY
Apr 08 Union Transfer w/ The Sounds Philadelphia, PA
Apr 10 Webster Hall w/ The Sounds New York, NY
Apr 11 Fete Ballroom w/ The Sounds Providence, RI
Apr 12 9:30 Club w/ The Sounds Washington, DC
Apr 14 Terminal West w/ The Sounds Atlanta, GA
Apr 15 The State Theatre w/ The Sounds, Ghos… Tampa, FL
Apr 16 Grand Central w/ The Sounds Miami, FL
Apr 18 Granada Theater w/ The Sounds Dallas, TX
Apr 19 Emo’s w/ The Sounds, Ghos… Austin, TX
Apr 21 Fitzgerald’s w/ The Sounds Houston, TX
Jun 03 The Demo w/ Chain Gang of 1974 St Louis, MO
Jun 04 Woodland’s Tavern w/ Chain Gang of 1974 Columbus, OH
Jun 05 The Boot & Saddle Philadelphia, PA
Jun 08 Brighton Music Hall w/ Chain Gang of 1974 Boston, MA
Jun 09 The Drake Hotel w/ Chain Gang of 1974 Toronto, Canada
Jun 10 Magic Stick w/ Chain Gang of 1974 Detroit, MI
Jun 11 Empty Bottle w/ Chain Gang of 1974 Chicago, IL
Jun 12 7th St Entry w/ Chain Gang of 1974 Minneapolis, MN
Jun 14 Marquis Theater w/ Chain Gang of 1974 Denver, CO
SXSW 2014: Charli XCX x Vinyl Video
Reunited, and it feels so badass! You know it’s going to be a good SXSW when your first interview is a follow-up with pop princess Charli XCX.
You may remember her from our video interview last year. OR you may know her from her awesome collaborations with artists like Icona Pop and Iggy Azalea (no, but seriously…anyone who has been in my office or in the car with me over the last two weeks month can attest to the fact that I can’t. Stop. Listening to “Fancy”). OR you may just be obsessed with her last album, True Romance and counting the days until her next. Either way, every one of you should know and love this girl by now.
We caught up on a balcony at the Hilton in downtown Austin for a quick reunion on the first day of South by Southwest to talk about her new projects and what’s next for her (but not before she viciously attacked me with my own microphone – don’t worry; we hugged it out). Enjoy.