Interviews

As curious humans with a predilection for creative types, our writers offer an inside scoop of conversation from the directors, musicians, and entertainment professionals currently turning everyone’s heads.

Michael Ray Bower

Interviews

James Greene, Jr. interviews actor Michael Ray Bower – better known as Salute Your Shorts’ Donkey Lips – about hobnobbing with President Reagan, Steven Spielberg, and that topless woman in the Nickelodeon show.

Morgan Rose of Sevendust

Interviews

Gail Worley chats with Sevendust’s drummer and gets the real scoop behind their label switch, upcoming projects, and Rose’s physical non-regime.

Asamov

Interviews

Remember the name. Shelton Hull brings us up to speed on Jacksonville’s hottest rap property.

Charlotte Summer

Interviews

Who has the courage to not only cover the Cure’s immortal New Wave prom classic “Just Like Heaven,” but also name her CD after New Order’s equally beloved “Bizarre Love Triangle”? Kyrby Raine talks to San Francisco’s Charlotte Summer.

Elbow

Interviews

Songs Sung Low from the British Highlands… John Hood explains why Elbow isn’t your average mope.

Alex Woodard

Interviews

Really, it’s a no-brainer, but Alex Woodard tells Andrew Ellis just why he traded a career in accountancy to become a singer-songwriter.

30 Seconds To Mars

Interviews

Thirty Seconds to Mars are deliriously sleep deprived when they sit down with me for a quick Q and A before taking the stage at Orlando’s Hard Rock Live.

Prettier Than Pink

Interviews

Part Filipino, part Irish, all female Prettier Than Pink tells all about music, Molly Ringwald and comics to Kyrby Raine.

Allister

Interviews

What’s the difference between young bands and old bands, and why would you want to be one and not the other? Lynn Wallace talks to Allister and finds out.

Give Our Regards To The Atomsmashers!

Interviews

Sean Howe’s Give Our Regards To The Atomsmashers! is the latest in a series of recent books that examine how comic books are received and perceived by critics, fans and children of all ages. Rob Levy spoke with editor Sean Howe via email and in person at San Diego’s Comic-Con about the book, his work and of course, his love for comics.

Scot Sax

Interviews

Scot Sax is partly responsible for the new Faith Hill single, “Like We Never Loved At All” – but don’t hold that against him. Andrew Ellis discovers why the Pennsylvania native’s career in the music industry is going from strength to strength.

Wilshire

Interviews

Pop-rock duo Wilshire go back to their roots in more ways than one on their new release, Already Home and as Lori Wilshire tells Andrew Ellis , they couldn’t be happier.

Charles R. Cross

Interviews

With Room Full of Mirrors, author Charles R. Cross debunks many of the myths surrounding Jimi Hendrix, the icon and adds several new dimensions to the story of Jimi Hendrix, the man. In his interview with Steve Stav , the writer of the controversial Cobain bio, Heavier Than Heaven, reveals even more details of Hendrix’s remarkable journey.

The Crash Moderns

Interviews

Andrew Ellis talks The Sopranos, Nintendo oh, and music, with Danny Roselle, frontman for hot NJ band The Crash Moderns.

Angie Aparo

Interviews

Atlanta singer-songwriter Angie Aparo has been writing and performing long enough to understand the complexities of the music business, and that’s why he is determined to try and reinvent it. Andrew Ellis finds out how he intends to do it.

Atlanta Rhythm Section

Interviews

The Atlanta Rhythm Section has been together for over 30 years. Michelle LaRose-Hasselbach catches up to them in St. Petersburg and gets the lowdown on touring, their discography, and peeing on the White House lawn.

Cary Pierce

Interviews

Andrew Ellis talks to former Jackopierce frontman Cary Pierce about his career and why he feels blessed.

Matt Pond PA

Interviews

Brian Heater discusses campfires and other people’s music with the enigmatic Matt Pond.

Carrie Nuttall

Interviews

Percussion and photography cross paths in Rhythm & Light. Steve Stav gets the beat from Carrie Nuttall, wife of Rush drummer Neil Peart.

Darrell Scott

Interviews

Darrell Scott is a man who does what he wants to do – and he does it VERY well. David Whited gives insight into the songwriter.

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