Singer Siobhan Duffy describes the Gunga Din’s sound as “Southern Lounge.” But what exactly does that mean? As she tells Marcel Feldmar, it aon’t indie rock…

Don’t call them math-rock, and don’t compare them to Slint, because you won’t be doing justice to the lush and understated beauty of the Mercury Program. Nirav Soni chairs a roundtable discussion with all four members of the atmospheric and critically acclaimed Gainesville quartet.

Gail Worley talks with the (extremely!) lovely and talented Cristina Martinez about juggling family responsibilities and rock and roll, why getting dumped by a major was a good thing, and what it’s like to have Jon Spencer as both a husband and a bandmate.

Sick and tired of reading Negativland interviews that go on and on about intellectual property issues? Have no fear! Isaac Airbourne didn’t ask Don Joyce a single question about the subject!

Over 20 years together, King’s X have built a reputation as a spiritual yet solid and driving power trio. Lee Ann Leach spoke with bassist Doug Pinnick about the band[base ‘]s new album, Please Come Home… Mr. Bulbous.

Andrea Thompson introduces you to Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, a seven-man “extreme rock-rap” band from L.A. that’s building a buzz on the strength of their debut record, The Gift of Game, and a prominent slot on this summer’s Ozzfest.

Jim Lasley (Ink 19, June 2000)

Being a boy-girl pop duo definitely has its advantages! Ian Koss gets the details from Julian and Jan, the dynamic duo better known as Winterbrief.

Despite two years of lineup changes, name changes, record label merry-go-round rides, lawsuits, and more, the Amazing Crowns have remained Royal to the loyal. Julio Diaz catches up with frontman Jason “King” Kendall to get the details.

aSinger/songwriter Mary Prankster may have taken her name from Ken Kesey, but her raw, explicit, and clever lyrics are all her own. Phil Bailey catches up with the woman behind Blue Skies Over Dundalk and the brand new Roulette Girl.

Why does the Unband rock so hard? That’s what Gail Worley asked singer/guitarist Matt Pierce of the one band that parties so hard that they had to move to New York after being banned from every club in Boston. It’s all about sex, drugs, and rock and roll!

The Mathlete theorem states that 2 guys + a 4 track recorder = lo-fi indie pop masterpieces. Andrew Chadwick learns the new math from professors Michael Downey and Dan Marsden.

You’re black metal’s favorite troll, at the head of Norway’s most popular metal act, the legendary Emperor. What happens when you leave the band to make ambient, keyboard-driven instrumental records? Nathan T. Birk delves into the crypt of Mortiis.

Interview by Andrew Chadwick

Interview by Holly Day

Interview by Matt Thompson

Interview by Gail Worley

Interview by Sean Slone

Interview by Phil Bailey & Lauren Newman

Interview by Nirav Soni