The conglomeration of sounds brought forth by 7 Shot Screamers can win the hearts of any crowd, due in no small degree to frontman Mike Leahy’s grand showmanship. Jen Cray called up the man who had even Morrissey raving about him.

Brit-pop smash Starsailor is working on a foothold in America. Chris Catania sat down with James Walsh to find out about breaking in a new country, Bright Eyes and why American crowds giggle during “Alcoholic.”

From The Casualties show down the block, Jen Cray rushed over to the much more relaxed atmosphere of the Tapes ‘n’ Tapes show, and finally found a band doing Indie Rock justice.

Dante Adrian , the mastermind behind the psychedelic garage punk band Starlite Desperation , chatted with Jen Cray about being a free agent in an industry currently drowning in the wake of their own greed.

With catchy lyrics and humble attitude, the guys of Fat City Reprise are on their way to something big. Brittany Sturges hangs with the guys in the studio.

The Collection. Review by Kyrby Raine.

What If…. Review by Kyrby Raine.

Touring in support of his latest album – a double CD no less – Frank Black takes the stage at the House of Blues in Orlando for a spooky Friday-the-13th set. Ian Koss , for one, is glad for the lack of Pixies covers.

Little Films. Review by Kyrby Raine.

Making It Through. Review by Kyrby Raine.

For a band that is less than two years old, the guys of A Paper Tiger know what they’re doing when it comes to music– and they’re doing it extremely well. Brittany Sturges catches up with the band over a cup of coffee and some food.

Body & Soul (Self released). Review by Kyrby Raine.

Page Hamilton, frontman of the seminal metal/hardcore outfit Helmet spent some phone time talking with Jen Cray about label execs who piss him off, bands you may be surprised that he likes, and how all he really wants to do is make music.

Calm In The Storm (Self-released). Review by Kyrby Raine.

With turban and sans crystal ball, Jihad Jerry (Gerald V. Casale) gazes into our collective future and passes on his visions to Charles D.J. Deppner.

Unidirectional. Review by Kyrby Raine.

Starship Universe. Review by Kyrby Raine.

Oregon’s Stars of Track & Field are about to release their Wind Up Records debut that couples sonic ambience with larger than life melodies. Jen Cray had a chance to speak with drummer Dan Orvik while the band was en route to Seattle for a gig.

After two years of recording and playing various live shows, Beneath the Sky recently announced that they had signed with Victory Records. Brittany Sturges chatted with them about the signing and about the pressures of becoming a “signed” band.

For his first show at home, in Gainesville, in 13 years Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers brought along The Strokes and- unannounced- special guest Stevie Nicks. Jen Cray couldn’t believe her luck at being able to attend and photograph the event.