Head over to New Noise to read my interview with Treefort Music Fest 2024 participants and Seattle stalwarts So Pitted. The trio-turned-quartet appear to be fans of New Noise and/or yours truly, as they also gave their first interview about new album Cloned to New Noise last month. Get even more acquainted with So Pitted’s goings-on and shenanigans here.
So Pitted Pit Themselves Against Mediocrity At Treefort
Posted in Interviews with tags So Pitted, Treefort Music Fest on 03/25/2024 by Kurt OrzeckA Place To Bury Strangers Keep Treefort Rooted In Radness
Posted in Interviews with tags a place to bury strangers, Treefort on 03/23/2024 by Kurt OrzeckOf the 500-plus musical acts performing at this year’s Treefort Music Fest, one stands out as the most rambunctious in the lot: New York’s A Place to Bury Strangers.
Check out my profile of the unpredictable blitzkrieg of a band via New Noise‘s website:
Treefort Fest 2024 Friday Pick: Ex Everything Bring The Noise
Posted in Interviews with tags Ex Everything, Neurot, Treefort Music Fest on 03/22/2024 by Kurt OrzeckMy New Noise series profiling the crem de la crem of this year’s Treefort Music Fest crop continues with Ex Everything. Possibly the heaviest entrant in this year’s edition, they’re also among the kindest, particularly in the case of amiable guitarist Jon Howell. Here’s our conversation for proof:
French Cassettes Leader Bummed About Bum Knee Ahead Of Treefort Set
Posted in Interviews with tags French Cassettes, Treefort Music Fest on 03/21/2024 by Kurt OrzeckTreefort Music Fest, which kicked off its five-day stretch yesterday—and can always use a juicy jolt of excitement once attendees get comfortable (or tired). French Cassettes have steam shooting out of their ears not only because of the promising event that is Treefort—but because the band has a new LP on the way too.
How Myrkur Tried To ‘Take Ownership’ Of Her Nightmares
Posted in Interviews with tags Myrkur on 02/29/2024 by Kurt OrzeckWolves In The Throne Room: ‘Love Is In Our Hearts’
Posted in Interviews with tags Aaron Weaver, Wolves in the Throne Room on 02/28/2024 by Kurt OrzeckTrio Wolves in the Throne Room’s mission is a simple one: absorb natural landscapes and transform them into foreboding songs. The group led by brothers Aaron and Nathan Weaver are addicted to marathon riffs, mesmerizing light shows and tantalizing soundscapes. Check out this archival interview for more at New Noise.
Melvins’ Buzz Osborne On ‘The Most Unsettling Thing We’ve Done’
Posted in Interviews with tags Buzz Osborne, Melvins on 02/27/2024 by Kurt OrzeckMainstream metal fans claim Ozzy Osbourne as their patron said. But fans of heavy music who dig into the underground have an arguably even more crazy “Osborne” all their own. Check out this never-before-published interview with King Buzzo on New Noise.
Gavin Magnus: ‘Pop Music With A Little Bit Of Rap In It—That’s My Lane’
Posted in Interviews with tags Gavin Magnus on 02/26/2024 by Kurt OrzeckRead my Music Connection interview with 16-year-old YouTube sensation Gavin Magnus here.
Tahjer: ‘If I Put In My Work … Nothing Much Can Go Wrong’
Posted in Interviews with tags Tahjer on 02/26/2024 by Kurt OrzeckHip-hop artist Tahjer Dunn’s wish came true when he blew out 18 candles on his birthday cake: He snagged a global deal with one of the three biggest music publishers. Check out my Music Connection profile on the artist here.
Crashing Wayward Talk About Their Big Break
Posted in Interviews with tags Crashing Wayward on 02/26/2024 by Kurt OrzeckCOVID gave up-and-comers Crashing Wayward a golden opportunity to demonstrate their strength, dedication and durability—even before releasing their first album. Read my Music Connection profile on Crashing Wayward here.
The Bad Penny (beta) 