I try never to inject any politics on this site, but a friend of mine got a rare opportunity to interview two members of the infamous punk band Pussy Riot. I don’t really follow the band or its music, however this is all about artistic freedom. A new HBO documentary highlights this fact (see above), so if the KGB shuts down my site, you’ll know why. Read the exclusive interview with Pussy Riot.
Category: Artist Interviews
The Power Popaholic Interview: Eric Barao
Eric Barao is a singer-songwriter from Massachusetts, who just finished his debut LP with the help of recording engineer Ducky Carlisle (Norah Jones, Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi) and singer-songwriter Bleu. Listen to the interview here or in our interview section. Even better, buy his album here.
Power Popaholic Interview: Raymond Meade
Raymond Meade
I had a great conversation with rocker Raymonde Meade, you can visit the interviews section or access it right here.
Also my friend Richard X. Heyman is funding his 10th album on Kickstarter. Please check out the video in our “Help A Musician” section and donate to make the album “X” a reality!
The Power Popaholic Interview: Graham Alexander
I had a great conversation with Graham Alexander. We talk about his beginning as a musician and I learn about his fascinating background. Did you know his dad is Fran Smith Jr., bass player for The Hooters? And he grew up listening alongside Eric Bazilian, Glen Burtnik and Marshall Crenshaw? And his first major musical influence was The Compleat Beatles [VHS]. Oh and yes, he’s working on a his sophomore LP. Listen here and for even more video goodies, go to Graham’s Interview page.
The Power Popaholic Interview: Mike Gent of The Figgs
I got the opportunity to redeem myself when I reviewed The Figgs Anthology a few weeks ago, in this interview Mike Gent rightfully calls me out for not covering the Figgs previous releases. He opens up about working with Mike Viola (The Candy Butchers) and Jed Parish (The Gravel Pit).
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Also, power pop musician John Brodeur is Kickstarter funding his newest album Little Hopes. With only 7 days left, Brodeur has no label, no agents, no corporate funding, and is trying to do everything himself. So give the man a hand. See his video and pre-order your copy today.