I caught up with the Japanese rock sensation Shonen Knife at Chop Suey in Seattle, Washington. We talked about their new album, explored guitarist Naoko Yamano's love of 70's British metal bands, and attempted to introduce the band to my...
One of the greatest things about talking to Del was that I had the opportunity to ask him a question that's been with me since the early 90s. What is the origin of his hit song Mistadobalina? The answer covers the Church of the SubGenius, the Monkees,...
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien shows an example of the type of dance music he's creating for his side project, "Broken Glass." This is an outtake from my Del Tha Funkee Homosapien Interview.
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien's rhymes are recognized the world over from his phenomenal work on the Gorillaz song, "Clint Eastwood," as well as his many solo projects. Paul Gude sat down with Del to talk about The 11th Hour (Def Jux, 2008), Deltron Event...
I just saw Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of The Swell Season, (and the movie Once), at the Union Square holiday market. I went up to them and had this slightly awkward conversation: Me: Hey, you're the Swell Season. Them: Yeah. Me: I just saw...
The Tiger Lillies have made deals with major record lables. They have been praised by critics and nominated for a Grammy. Still, finding their CDs in your local record store may prove a difficult task, and you're not likely to hear them on...
I can still remember the first time I heard Jonny Polonsky's debut record, "Hi, My Name Is Jonny". The songs exploded out my speakers with an infectious energy that was completely authentic. Here was melody and passion in songs that...
Emma Pollock (of the now broken-up The Delgados) has just released her first solo CD, Watch the Fireworks, and is on her first headlining tour. Boaz caught up with her before one of her shows and chatted about this new chapter in her career, the...
I got to meet Australian musician Ben Lee when his most recent tour came through Seattle. I had a really great time talking to him in the bowels of Neumo's.
Boaz chats with Vanessa Carlton, (and her dog), about her career, her fans, and her plans for her own brand of Vodka. Vanessa recently released her new CD, Heroes and Thieves, and is currently touring the US.
Not only did I talk to Vanessa Carlton last night, but I also taught her to play kazoo. I caught up with her before her show at the Crocodile Cafe and we chatted about her latest album, infusing your own vodka, and her dog Victor. Victor...
Woe is the state of music these days. There seems to be very few outlets for quality music on the radio, and the entire industry is undergoing an almost geologic shift that has companies, artists, and middle men surfing on shaky ground. Last...
You may not have heard of The Swell Season, but if you saw the movie Once, then you've heard their music. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova were the stars of the amazing little movie with such powerful songs. They are now touring the US...
Last week, we were on the road in LA. We spent some time in Jason Falkner's studio. This photo was taken while Jason performed "I Don't Mind" from his last record. Jason also served as guest judge for our company...
Part 2 of my interview with The Donnas. Here they describe what a "Power Hour" means, and tour bus etiquette.