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Anger and self-loathing were unproductive. An interview with Uniform

All pics by AF Cortes 

I had wanted to have a conversation with Michael Berdan for a long time. Uniform is one of the most significant bands to me, which is probably why I hesitated to request an interview. You know the saying: never meet your heroes! We spoke shortly after the assassination attempt on Trump (and before Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race), so I decided to start by asking about that. As he answered this one question for over 15 minutes, I kept glancing at the time, becoming more convinced that this would be one of the best interviews I would ever do.

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Beauty and a sense of love. An interview with Robin Wattie (Big Brave)

I first discovered Big Brave through their live performances, where the overwhelming wall of sound and Robin Wattie’s piercing vocals did more than just assault the ears—they seemed to reach deep into the souls of the audience. After delivering several powerful albums, the band surprised us with a collaboration with The Body, where they explored folk music. That release marked the beginning of a subtle yet consistent shift in the band’s sound. Since then, they’ve released two more albums and have already recorded another. I caught up with Robin just after their recent European tour. If you missed their concert in May, don’t worry—the band will return this autumn to play in Wrocław and Warsaw at the Avant Art Festival.

[MOŻESZ PRZECZYTAĆ TEN WYWIAD PO POLSKU] 

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Jeder mensch ist ein Künstler. An interview with Dave Phillips

Tekst: Dawid Kowalski

If there in any satisfaction and fun left in anything for me, it must be music. I have an inner sense that as the timeline progresses, everything, the entire reality and consciousness itself become more intense, unpleasant and bring the need to entirely “detach” from the overarching external stimuli. Music feels like one of the final components holding it all together and maintains the illusory, subcutaneous connection with the world. I believe that is mainly due to the sense, or illusion, rather, of maintaining a mutual understanding with others.

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It’s never really so much an effort. An interview with Daniel Kessler of Interpol

Like nearly every „alt” kid my age, I grew up with Interpol. That legendary bass line from „Evil” was one of the main reasons I took my first instrument and some other songs accompanied me in most important moments of my teenage and adolescent years. Well, it’s one of the few bands from that time that still means a lot to me. So, of course I couldn’t say „no” to a semi-spontaneous 15-minute chat with one of the brains behind that band – it’s guitarist and main composer – Daniel Kessler. A day before their awaited comeback to Poland, we’ve talked about being in a band for more than quarter of a century, evolution and teenage fans. Continue Reading „It’s never really so much an effort. An interview with Daniel Kessler of Interpol”

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Soundtrack of My Life: Big Brave

Photo: Mathieu Ball

Big Brave is at the peak of its career. They released another brilliant album (considered by many critics to be their best), and fans and colleagues do not spare words of appreciation. In April, they will play at the legendary Roadburn Festival, meanwhile, Robin Wattie, guitarist/vocalist of the band answered a few quick questions.

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Bad questions: Yard Act

Yard Act do seem like a band with many bold opinions and ability to talk and anyone who ever saw them live can confirm. And we do like people with bold opinions. And we love asking them some bad questions. As you’ll see, James Smith (vocalist) and Sam Shjipstone (guitarist) even have an opinion about having an opinion on other artist’s music. And that’s of course among the usual – bad food, being a musician, plans for next 5 years and… cosplay. Have fun! Continue Reading „Bad questions: Yard Act”

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Bad Questions: Colin H. van Eeckhout of Amenra

I think every person that didn’t choose Metronomy concert over Amenra on 2022 OFF Festival later praised the latter as one of the best performances of this year’s festival.  Their fans are one of the most loyal and serious we know (and of course thousands of them came to Katowice), but something told us that the band itself has a sense of humour. That (and of course a little misshap that prevented Agata from doing this interview) led us to confront their vocalist – Colin H. van Eeckhout with our silly, not-so-smart „Bad Questions” questionnaire. How did he deal with that? Expect everything – from pissing to the bucket to bad chili. Continue Reading „Bad Questions: Colin H. van Eeckhout of Amenra”

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Big fish in a small pond. An interview with Chat Pile

It’s not usual that music based on such gory lyrical themes as Chat Pile’s songs gets so popular this quick, but hey – is anything that we’ve experienced in last 3 years (which is also the time that this band exists) usual? The newest noise rock kings from Oklahoma City are taking the alternative scene by the storm – especially with their critically acclaimed first LP – The God’s Country – that have been released in 2022. I’ve had the pleasure to talk about the gore, love for movies, living in the southern US and many other topics with their vocalist – Raygun Busch. Check it out! Continue Reading „Big fish in a small pond. An interview with Chat Pile”

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Weird coping mechanism. An interview with DIIV

 

All is not lost that is delayed. We were supposed to talk to them in Vienna in 2020, but then the pandemic hit and their show got cancelled. More than two years later we’ve met on our favorite OFF Festival just after their great concert on the main stage. Although we only had 10 minutes, the guys told us about coping with pandemic, 10 years of their debut album and spilled some beans on their upcoming one.  Continue Reading „Weird coping mechanism. An interview with DIIV”