Interview with The Foreign Resort (@foreignresort) from @CMJ @nordicspotlight
Here’s an interview I conducted, drunken and very late at night, with Danish New Wave Rock group The Foreign Resort. One of my favorite US imports from across the pond, The Foreign Resort has logged many miles in the states in an attempt to appeal to the masses.
Super cool guys and great musicians, it was a pleasure to get to see them again after a tumultuous time at SXSW 2012, but they remained as candid and fun to hang with as I remember. Big shout out to Pete Schwinge from Nordic Spotlight for taking these guys on, and I wish TFR the best for the future to come! Click READ MORE for the interview, and check ’em out!!!
Interview with Mike McTernan from Damnation AD; Played Revelation Records 25th Anniversary in NYC
Here’s a little on the spot interview I conducted with Mike Mcternan from Damnation AD, the first real hardcore band I ever laid eyes on in concert. It was February 12th, 1995, and life really hasn’t been the same for me since. When you feel the floor pulsate prior to a band’s entrance, only to erupt in movement and activity once they begin performing, for some of us, it’s not a feeling that can be honestly described or understood… It just overtakes the senses. Hardcore is frickin’ fantastic if you get it, and a complete mystery if you do not.
Mike proved to be one of the most soft spoken, friendly, and accommodating gentlemen i’ve met during my time conducting interviews, and I owe him a huge thank you for taking the time to speak with me on such short notice. Click READ MORE for the full interview.
Interview with ANDREW WK (@andrewwk) from @CMJ 2012. IT’S TIME TO PARTY!
Man. Myth. Rocker. Andrew WK came into the mainstream music scene like a bomb going off, and I’d say he was just the kick in the pants that we needed. Rock and Roll is about having fun, partying, and making friends, and who wouldn’t want to hang out with this guy?! I mean, come on… You dead or something?
HENRY ROLLINS is coming to Albany, NY this Thursday 10/25 at The Egg; Check out our interview with him below.
Henry Rollins’ “Takes On Capitalism” speaking tour is coming to Albany, NY tomorrow, and who doesn’t love Hank? If you’re looking for an ever-intriguing take on social/fiscal/moral issues, one needn’t look further than Mr. Rollins, as his speaking engagements virtually ensure a candid, argumentative, and gruff outlook on current events. Did you know he sang in Black Flag?!
Past punk rock achievements aside, we at Live High Five thoroughly endorse checking out his performance, at least once, so if you’re able to make it, you definitely should. Remaining dates are listed below, and you can check out our email interview with the man HERE.
Interview with Joshua Waters Rudge from THE SKINTS (@theskints); Someone bring them to America already!!!
The Skints need to come to America, like yesterday. Representing East London Reggae, this UK quartet’s brilliant mix of ska, dub, reggae, hip hop, and punk is possibly the best thing I’ve heard come out of the current wave of the underground in a long time, and we needed it. If you need even an ounce of proof, watch this video for “Ratatat.” Go ahead… We’ll be here when you’re done.
