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Hello Christopher, Eric, and Miki! I’m dead chuffed to be doing this interview with the three of you in support of your new Seinking Ships album Museum Quality Capture that set sail in June. Christopher, you’re based in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and Eric you are located in Oregon. How did you two cross paths and at what point did you decide to collaborate as Seinking Ships? Christopher: I reached out to Eric back in ’06 via his website to produce some songs I was working on. I was a fan of his work and knew Eric had done some producing on ...
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="378" caption="Karnivool"][/caption] Formed at the end of the 1990s, Australian prog rock quintet Karnivool are quickly gaining revere within the genre, as well as an ever-growing fan base. With their debut EP and subsequent two LPs, 2005’s Themata and 2009’s Sound Awake, they are proving to be quite a powerhouse, and fans of Tool, Dream Theater and The Mars Volta should definitely check them out. DOA's Jordan Blum recently spoke with guitarist Mark Hosking about the band. First, let me thank you for taking the time to answer some questions. Sound ...
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The Pineapple Thief So let me begin by saying that I really enjoyed your last record, Someone Here Is Missing. Oh, thank you. I tell you it has sort of polarized the audience. Either people really like it or they’re thinking “Oh no.” But yeah it was a bit of fun. Well it’s really good. So to begin, how does The Pineapple Thief compare with your earlier band, Vulgar Unicorn? Is there a different intention behind it? Do you feel that TPT is definitely your main project instead of a side project to Vulgar Unicorn? Well, ...
Interview with Daniel Lawson of Venice is Sinking
[caption id="attachment_24472" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="By Ian Darken"][/caption] Your new album Sand & Lines was recorded in the Georgia Theater, which burned down not long after recording. You guys generously set up a fund to send donations to the rebuilding of the Theater. How’s the reconstruction project coming along? You guys definitely earned playing the inaugural show there. Daniel Lawson: I ran into Wilmot Greene the other day and he told me that the state historic preservation office had finally approved the reconstruction plans and that work was slated to begin in a matter of days! He was really excited and relieved. They ...
Interview with Russell Karloff of She Sir
[caption id="attachment_24312" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Photo Credit: John Pesina"][/caption] Hello Russell! It’s great to be doing this interview with you. From what I understand, you and M. Grusha are the core members of the band and you have an ever-evolving line-up of guest collaborators for your two EPs, live show, and upcoming debut album. At this point in time, who is in the band? Hi! It's true; we're the only constants in an ever-changing band...but I am happy to say that we've currently got perhaps our best line-up ever together now. Joining Grusha and I, we've got our good friend ...
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