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You might remember Alex Band as the lead singer of alt-rock act, The Calling. With those days behind him, he's ready to rock, solo-style. Frequency Magazine recently caught up with Band (yes, that's his real last name) for a quick chat filled with new album news, advice for music industry up-and-comers, and his favorite companion, his...Ferrari?
Frequency Magazine: Welcome, Alex! As most people know, you were lead singer of The Calling. Now you're on your own and approaching it in quite the business-savvy way! Can you tell us more about your partnership with Zorbitz and the Black Star bracelets?
Alex Band: Zorbitz and I got together and created this awesome line of rock n' roll jewelry. We designed a line of 12 bracelets that each stand for something such as "luck" and "miracles" and each bracelet has a song off of my new album that ties in with what it stands for. So with each bracelet purchase... Read More »
Internet sensation Terra Naomi made a name for herself through the internet, got signed to a label, had a bad experience and left the label, and is now talking about all of it. Rarely are artists willing to answer tough questions about the music industry, let alone answer them this candidly. Throughout the interview, Naomi remains honest—even when she has to restrain her comments a bit.
Frequency Magazine: You said of your 2007 album, Under the Influence, “The album would come to define everything I did not want to be and was one of the biggest lessons of my life…BE TRUE TO MYSELF.” How is your new EP, You For Me, a better representation of the true Terra Naomi?
Terra Naomi: Well, You For Me was co-produced by myself and two of my friends. It is very organic and natural. Yes, there are other instruments, but it's still pretty raw as far as a produced album... Read More »
Frequency Magazine recently caught up with Kate Cooper, vocalist and guitarist for up-and-coming Aussie-bred duo, An Horse (Grammar nerds, breathe easy: that goof-up is completely intentional. Embrace it!). Kate talks Tegan and Sara, a new album, and a seemingly endless list of tourmates that just might be closer to reality than she thinks.
Frequency Magazine: You're currently on tour with Tegan and Sara and will co-headline with Kaki King in April and May. What can fans expect to experience at an An Horse show?
Kate: Oh you know a good old fashioned show! I wish we could have a meal break mid set but I am told that most people don't get hungry every 15 minutes.
FM: Speaking of T&S, you've formed quite a friendship with them. Can we expect to hear a collaboration in the future?
Kate: Sara and I have a project called Two Sharks. It's in its infancy. Don't hold your breath.
Ernie Halter, a previous Under the Radar artist here at Frequency Magazine has just entered the studio to start recording his next album. Ernie took the time out of his busy recording schedule to give our readers some insight into the recording process!
FM: What are the preparation stages when recording an album? Do you go into the studio with a pre-plan?
Yes! I'm in "pre-production" in my mind, as soon as a song is done, but officially I spend several full days devoted entirely to mapping arrangements, keys, tempos, figuring out which instrumentation for which songs…the overall feel of the record and the best recording plan.
FM: Describe a typical day in the studio. Is there one?
Not really a typical day. It depends on what needs to get done. This week we're laying guitar and vocal parts to a click track so that when we call the other session musicians, they have... Read More »
The name Devin Belle probably doesn't sound familiar to you and it really shouldn't, unless you live in the Nashville area. She is a singer/songwriter who has been actively pursuing a record deal for some time now. Although she doesn't have label support (yet) she is still doing some live shows in the Nashville area while she waits for a label to recognize her talent.
She was our first Under the Radar artist featured back in April of this year and we recently caught up with her to chat about growing up in Alaska, pursuing a record deal, her thoughts on filing sharing and some other things in between.
FM: Although you were born in Texas, you were raised in Alaska. What was it like to grow up there?
Devin: Well, I definitely feel like I have both in me. I always say that my roots, my... Read More »
On Monday I went to The Starting Line's Somebody's Gonna Miss You CD/DVD show at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. The World Cafe Live is one of my favorite venues in Philadelphia, right on the edge of University City. There is a small stage upstairs and a much larger one downstairs. Before the show I was able to talk to Matt Watts for a while about The Starting Line members new projects, the CD/DVD release and plans for the future of the band.
Kenny Vasoli was busy signing autographs and the other members Tom Gryskiewicz and Mike Golla were busy setting up for the show as I followed Matt to a small seating area to do the interview. He was incredibly nice and overly grateful for the interest in Somebody's Gonna Miss Us.
Frequency Magazine: Tonight Kenny, Mike and Tom's other bands will be performing. How are their new sounds different from The Starting Line?
Matt Watts:... Read More »
Famous comedian Bill Engvall (Blue Collar Comedy Tour) has done pretty much everything as a comedian: had his own TV show, been in movies, recorded successful comedy albums, written a book and, his favorite thing of all, performed stand-up in front of a live audience. Frequency Magazine recently talked to the talented entertainer about his upcoming album, his comedic style and a hypothetical insult battle between two of his favorite comedians.
Frequency Magazine: Your new album, Aged and Confused, is now available. Why should people buy this new album?
Bill Engvall: Aged and Confused was a lot of fun for me to record. My previous albums have been about my kids and raising a family. Now that we are empty-nesters, it has forced me to go back and write comedy like I did before I had children. This material will speak to anyone who is getting older and having to deal with those side-effects of aging. It... Read More »
He's slowly stepping out from "Under the Radar," touring with the likes of Metro Station, The Academy Is, and Secondhand Serenade. Frequency Magazine recently had the quick chance to chat with Evan Taubenfeld about his album, Avril, and...Steve Jobs?
FM: Your debut album as a solo artist, Welcome to the Blacklist Club, is only a month away. It's undoubtedly an exciting time in your life—but it has been a long time coming. Now it's your turn in the spotlight. What message do you most want to convey with its release?
Evan: I'm not looking to convey a message. If everyone can find a song they like and connect to...I'll be happy.
FM: The album's first single, "Boy Meets Girl," just reached the one million views mark—due in large part to your fans. Congratulations! With the recent release of the fan-centric "It's Like That" video, we have to ask: What are your future plans for your fans—or friends, as you often call them?
Evan:... Read More »
Jessica Harp currently has a single that is on the charts, Boy Like Me and her solo debut album entitled A Woman Needs is due out in stores in September, although an exact date has not been released yet. You may recognize her as one half of the country duo, The Wreckers (the other half being Michelle Branch). The Wreckers decided to take a break and pursue solo records when they realized they were going in different directions.
Jessica graciously took time out of her currently very busy schedule to answer some questions for us!
FM: As you prepare for you solo debut, can you describe the feeling? How is it different than when you were preparing for the Stand Still, Look Pretty (SSLP) release?
Jessica: I'm feeling absolutely ecstatic that I'm about to put out in to the world the record I wanted to make since I was a kid! It's different from SSLP in... Read More »
Last month, we reviewed up and coming singer Melanie Fiona's debut single, Give It To Me Right and this month, we have an interview with her.
Hello Melanie, I want to thank you for taking the time out to answer a few questions. Your album The Bridge is due out later this year, is there a song on your record that you relate to the most?
Ay yo. I wrote it from a really personal place in a time that I was feeling frustrated in my life. I knew that people at one time or another felt how I did, so I wanted to make an anthem that I would see people singing along with at my shows. It’s driven by finding positivity in adversity.You're a singer and a songwriter, can you describe what music is to you?
Music is my gift. It is the oldest memory of falling in love that I have. It is... Read More »
Photo credit to Steven C. Knapp.
Provided by Tony Lopacinski
I'm going to guess that you've never heard of the band Tailgate South. The trio is relatively new but the members are not new to the industry. The band is comprised of Mickey Kelley, lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Tony Lopacinski, guitar and backing vocals, and Mike Meadows, guitar and backing vocals. They are currently with Upstart Records but are shopping for a major record deal. They have one CD to their name, Don't Fix It, which is available for purchase at their Myspace either in CD format, mp3 format via Amazon, and on ITunes. I was unable to actually do a sit-down interview with Tony, but he was kind enough to answer my questions via email.
FM: Hi Tony, Thanks again for doing this. I read on your website that you've been playing guitar since the 4th grade. That is pretty amazing. Did you... Read More »
Determination, patience, integrity, perseverance, and pride are all characteristics that describe the average blue collar worker. These five characteristics also describe Miranda Lambert and her career.
After finishing third on the inaugural season of Nashville Star... Read More »
You might remember Alex Band as the lead singer of alt-rock act, The Calling. With those days behind him, he's ready to rock, solo-style. Frequency Magazine recently caught up with Band (yes, that's his real last name)... Read More »
Would a song by any other artist be as sweet? Ok, enough of my attempt at Shakespearean-esque humor. The issue I am getting at, though, has often bothered me. We label songs and... Read More »
Corinne Bailey Rae, the bubbly, bike-riding, curly-coiffed "Put Your Records On" crooner, returns with The Sea, an eleven-track tribute to love, loss, and no regrets.
Rae is certainly no stranger to loss, losing husband and bandmate... Read More »
If you’re slightly oblivious like I am you might not recognize the name Jessica Harp; a new artist making big waves on the country scene. Jessica is best known as the “not Michelle Branch girl”... Read More »
The music history in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia is known for its Hip-hop/R & B roots. From Teddy Riley of BLACKstreet to Timbaland, it is very rare that a rock band comes out... Read More »
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