For the love of music
In lieu of rank and file list that relies on tallying votes and crunching numbers, we thought DOA's readers might simply be interested in a smaller selection of our truly favorite albums of 2012. Here is a selection of the best of 2012, according to our writers: Adrian P.'s Top Three of 2012 Land Observations – Roman Roads IV … [Read more...]
Hello EDH! Your latest album, Yaviz, has been out since June on French boutique label Lentonia Records and distributed in the US by Nail. What have these past months been like for you since its release? It’s always scary to release a new album. I’m doing all the music alone, and suddenly I have to show what’s on my mind. You feel very … [Read more...]
Hello Pete! I’m absolutely delighted to have this opportunity to ask you a few questions about your spectacularly poptastic recent album Music and Words by Saint Etienne that has been out on Heavenly since May. It’s a concept album and the ultimate fan love letter to pop music, where you hit the highlights of the soundtrack of … [Read more...]
Hi Maria and Marte! It’s so wonderful to touch base with you both over your recent EP, Save Yourself, and to find out how your debut album is coming along. I love how your atmospheric, melodic synth-pop often radiates with a bittersweet vibe, where Maria’s gracefully achingly to sharply emphatic vocals are buoyed by Marte’s light, lithe … [Read more...]
Hi Jenna and JJ! It’s so sweet to be doing this interview with you both for your debut self-titled album which came out this past spring. I found out about your band only recently while I was perusing the Team Love roster at SoundCloud and listened to your tunes. I was immediately hooked by your slow-burning and building, guitar-based sound … [Read more...]
Hiya Jasmine! It’s such a delight to interview you and find out more about your recent solo album Beneath The Noise, as well as your involvement with the indie-rock band Oh Darling. I’ve read that you’re from Portland, but that you create all your albums in LA. Do you split your time between these two cities, and if so, … [Read more...]
Thomas Jane, the talented and versatile actor who is best known for his starring roles in the 2004 film The Punisher and in HBO’s Hung, has also won critical acclaim for his embodiment of Mickey Mantle in the Billy Crystal-directed 61* and his portrayal of Andre Stander in the indie film Stander. Tom’s involvement in the entertainment … [Read more...]
Hello Gabriel and Mie! It’s so sweet to be doing this interview with you both for the imminent release of your sophomore album We’ve Got A Map. From what I’ve read, you were working on We’ve Got A Map during or right after the July 2011 release of your first album, If… What compelled you to jump right into the music pool … [Read more...]
Hi guys and gals! It’s the bees knees to be doing this interview with you all as we await with great anticipation the release of your new album Believe Me on July 23rd via Fika Recordings. You’ve been quite busy bees (Sorry for all the bee references! I know Holly dislikes bees and I feel the same way about their pointy ends!) over the … [Read more...]
Hi guys! Your powerhouse 2nd album, Painted, has been out for a few months, and it’s filled with seething fury (both instrumentally and vocally) and aggressive release. Even though your album is lean ‘n’ mean, there’s an unexpected variety to the songs. Before we dive into those details, can you list who’s in the band and what … [Read more...]