Posted by Josh on August 18th, 2010
Josh sat down and had a good long chat with the guys from ALO, Dan and Steve, while passing through Kansas City on tour with Jack Johnson recently. They discuss all matters from where their sound was defined, to the meaning behind the name, ALO and even onto their thoughts with the environment and the Gulf Disaster right now. Check it out and check out their music on their MySpace, linked below.
ALO is not a band that dwells in the past. They are always moving forward. Always striving to discover new ideas. Always looking...
Posted by Ryan on August 7th, 2010
One of the bands that we were looking forward to most at this year’s Warped Tour was the highly acclaimed Gardening, Not Architecture. Angela got to sit down with Sarah, half of the genius that is GNA. If you don’t own their first record entitled The First LP make sure you head over to the official website and put it in your iTunes library, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Gardening, Not Architecture is an “electronic-tinged ethereal powerpop” collaboration between singer/songwriter Sarah Saturday...
Posted by Ryan on August 6th, 2010
Josh sat down with Stella Katsoudas from Dirty Little Rabbits for a little one on one time after their set at Warped Tour. Dirty Little Rabbits may be most notably known for Shawn Crahan (Slipknot), but it’s Stella that brings the sound to the masses and gets the attention the band most certainly deserves.
Dirty Little Rabbits’ musical style is considerably different to Crahan’s most notable band Slipknot. Crahan explained in an interview in 2008 that he is an “alternative person in art and music”...
Posted by Angela on August 5th, 2010
Modern Day Escape, comprised of vocalist James Vegas, guitarists Nxe and Marti Rubels, bassist Shep and drummer Corey, have made a name for themselves on a DIY ethic. Shortly after forming, the band began working on their breakout self-titled EP, recorded with Cameron Mizell at Change Studios in Orlando, FL. The EP, released in May of 2008, helped to skyrocket the band into the music scene, reaching as high as 4th on Smartpunk and garnering the attention of fans and labels alike. Closing out 2008 with a bang, vocalist...
Posted by Angela on August 4th, 2010
Josh had a chance to talk with Ben and Liam from The Dillinger Escape Plan on how the tour has been, their process with recording and coming together on eHarmony plus much more. With a long history behind them since putting their debut album Calculating Infinity out in 1999, we will just guide you to their web pages to let you learn more about where they came from. http://www.myspace.com/dillingerescapeplan
The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The band originated in 1997 after...
Posted by Angela on August 4th, 2010
Since the year 2000, FLATFOOT 56 have steadily unleashed a rollicking barrage of Celtic punk and folk-tinged hardcore from the South Side of Chicago to an international audience with intense and positive party-like energy. Coinciding with their 10-year anniversary, Flatfoot launched the release of their 3rd label-backed studio effort, Black Thorn, on March 30, 2010.
Led by spirited front man Tobin Bawinkel (Vocals/Guitar), along with brothers Justin (Drums), and Kyle (Bass), and multi-instrumentalists Eric McMahon (Bagpipes/Guitar)...
Posted by Angela on August 3rd, 2010
Hidden in an electrical closet under the stage at Sandstone for the Vans Warped Tour, Josh started his day by interviewing AM Taxi from Chicago. Fueled only on a vegan diet and a full glass of black coffee, Josh blazed into the day, unbeknownst to AM Taxi for what they had in store for them.
AM Taxi are a blend of old-school punk, world beat and modern pop influences. They combine experience with storytelling in their songs to create something people can relate to. We spoke to Adam (vocals/guitar) and Jason (bass)....
Posted by Angela on August 3rd, 2010
Many of you may know that we at Lost In Reviews are all big, big fans of the epic Andrew W.K. One might think, “Why? He is just a crazy screamer who sings about partying?” Well you would be only initially correct. He does like to scream his praise about partying, but there is a deeper layer to his scream and his love for putting everyone in a great mood. His motive in life seems to be to please everyone around him. He is never one to turn down a hug request from a fan, or cancel a show due to a lightning...
Posted by Josh on June 25th, 2010
Josh sat down with the members of AutoVaughn before the Beaumont show in Kansas City last night (June 24) and chatted about their tour, drinking and mountain jousting. The band opened for Cage The Elephant and were supposed to be playing with The 22-20s, however, they canceled due to illness. AutoVaughn originates from Nashville, Tennessee and the members are:Darren Edwards – Lead vocals / Guitars; Stephen Wilson – Lead guitars / BGV’s; Ben Graham – Bass / BGV’s; and Andrew Grooms – Drums....
Posted by Ian Fordyce on March 1st, 2010
Ian O. Fordyce caught up with James Lynch to talk about what is going on in the world of the Dropkick Murphys.
DROPKICK MURPHYS have captured the intensity and camaraderie of their annual Boston hometown St. Patrick’s Day shows on LIVE ON LANSDOWNE, BOSTON MA, a CD and DVD set for release March 16, 2010 via the group’s own Born & Bred Records (ILG). LIVE ON LANSDOWNE features 20 fan favorites and was recorded at seven Boston shows in March 2009. It will be available in various formats: CD, double disc digipack with...
Posted by Angela on December 6th, 2009
I had the pleasure of talking with Harley Prechtel-Cortez, lead singer of Red Cortez. It is rare that I am excited about a new band, but this band from Los Angeles has blown me away with their music and style and stage presence. When I saw them opening for Airborne Toxic Event back in September, I described them as “a rock ‘n roll band with a twist of rockabilly and a hint of an homage to the 50’s when the harmonica was cool and men used to roll a pack of cigarettes up in the sleeve of their t-shirts.” You can...
Posted by Ryan on September 22nd, 2009
Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 2/12/09 / Photo Credit: Henry Ruiz
I was given the opportunity to interview Mikel Jollett, the lead singer of The Airborne Toxic Event about David Bowie, their debut album and how it has been on the tour. The Airborne Toxic Event’s current album can be found on iTunes and at your local record store. If you want to see the band live, the US tour dates are listed on their site www.theairebornetoxicevent.com.
Ryan- This is Ryan from Lost In Reviews, I’m here with Mikel...
Posted by Ryan on September 4th, 2009
Mew’s fifth Studio release, and third on a major label No more stories Are told today I’m sorry They washed away No more stories The world is grey I’m tired Let’s wash away has met critical acclaim earning an A from The Onion A.V. Club, 4 out of 5 stars from Spin, and an 8.1 from pitchfork media. They currently have one date left as special guest on Nine Inch Nails sold out ‘Wave Goodbye tour,’ by invitation of Trent Reznor, this Tuesday September 8 in Los Angeles, along with a couple...