As 2024 comes to a close, read one of my more more epic and enlightening interviews of the year, with deep and profound Tamás Kátai of Thy Catafalque. Also, get a peek at what life might be like for artists in the U.S. in the coming years, and perhaps beyond, as Kátai discusses living under the regime of authoritarian dictator Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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Thy Catafalque Mastermind Talks About Meaning of Life, Living Under Dictator Viktor Orbán
Posted in Interviews with tags Tamás Kátai, Thy Catafalque on 12/10/2024 by Kurt OrzeckAmong These Ashes Frontman Would Rather Be Among His Dogs
Posted in Interviews with tags Among These Ashes, Richard Clark on 12/09/2024 by Kurt OrzeckThe frontman of Detroit-based melodic thrash/power-metal band Among These Ashes graciously lets his gruff guard down a big while propping up his guard dog in this insightful edition of Pet Sounds on New Noise‘s website.
OCS’ John Dwyer Does It All—Including Saving His Dog’s Life
Posted in Interviews with tags John Dwyer, OCS, Osees, Thee Oh Sees on 12/06/2024 by Kurt OrzeckWithout question, making music is the vocation of the feisty, frenetic garage–rock god who goes by the name John Dwyer. But he has plenty of space in his heart for his dog and two feral cats. Read my profile on the OCS frontman and his pets on New Noise‘s website.
Lemon Twigs Profile, Reviews of High Vis and Trauma Kit LPs in New ‘Big Takeover’ Issue
Posted in Interviews with tags High Vis, The Big Takeover, The Lemon Twigs, Trauma Kit on 12/05/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
Pick up the latest copy of the last great punk-rock magazine, The Big Takeover, which features my profile of sweet-and-not-sour indie-pop brothers The Lemon Twigs, and my reviews of the latest albums by the red-hot High Vis and Boise’s own Trauma Kit.
Sandveiss Are Pals With Tom Brady and C-3PO—The Cats, That Is
Posted in Interviews with tags Sandveiss on 12/05/2024 by Kurt OrzeckSandveiss, a prog/stoner/melodic rock outfit hailing from Quebec City, said more about their four pets—three cats and one dog—than any other participating band in New Noise‘s Pet Sounds series so far. And so much of what they shared delighted us to no end. Read the full interview here.
Braid’s Chris Broach Tells the Truth About Cats and Dogs
Posted in Interviews with tags Braid, Chris Broach, SNST on 12/04/2024 by Kurt OrzeckIndie-rock Renaissance Man Chris Broach (Braid, SNST) explains to New Noise in an extended edition of our Pet Sounds series how he keeps all his plates spinning while also raising a dog and a cat.
Post-Punk Band Unlettered Spell Joy for Foster Dogs
Posted in Interviews with tags Unlettered on 11/29/2024 by Kurt OrzeckIn the latest edition of Pet Sounds on New Noise‘s website, we chat with with Mike and Kelly Knowlton of post-punk band Unlettered not only about their own dogs but their admirable volunteer efforts at dog rescue and foster services.
Luna Honey’s Zoo Has 3 Cats, 3 Dogs—and a Gecko!
Posted in Interviews with tags Luna Honey on 11/26/2024 by Kurt OrzeckDon’t miss the 18th edition (in a mere six weeks) of my ongoing Pet Sounds series on New Noise‘s website—especially if you’re curious abut Leopard geckos and/or Luna Honey’s distinct take on dark rock experimentalism.
Circus Trees’ Music Keeps Them Alive … As Do Their Furry Friends
Posted in Interviews with tags bunnies, circus trees, rabbits on 11/23/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
Leave it to three teen girls from Marlborough, Mass., to exuberantly share their love for not just music but for their furry balls of bliss. Read my full interview with Circus Trees on New Noise‘s website.
The Bad Penny (beta) 