Interviews and Features on Indie Rock Artists
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SKAM, formed in 2011, is a hard rock power trio from England known for their gutsy British rock music. With a decade of performances and a solid fanbase, they are leaders in the ‘New Wave of Classic Rock’. The band has released 4 studio albums and 1 live album, delivering unforgettable live shows.
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Billy Coulter, an acclaimed singer/songwriter, merges American Roots with British Power Pop, drawing inspiration from icons like Dylan and Bowie. His unique sound and songwriting have earned him multiple WAMMIE Awards and the Grand Prize in the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest, showcasing his talent through energetic performances at top East Coast venues.
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Sam Graber, a prolific songwriter with over 500 songs and more than 1,000 live performances, showcases his creativity across genres like rock and big band jazz. A versatile multi-instrumentalist from Washington, DC, he also writes plays for the NYC stage while being a sought-after music writer and director.
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Danielle Bloom, a preacher’s daughter turned rock performer, showcases her evolution from choir singer to a powerful rock-n-roll artist. With a rich musical history, she captivates audiences through authentic songwriting and energetic live performances. Danielle aims to inspire and engage others, proving that rock is a genre for everyone.
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Wisconsin indie-rock band Redshift Headlights finished recording their fourth album, If You Are Around Still, with famed engineer Steve Albini before his passing. Set for release on July 12, 2024, the album features nine songs blending rock, country, and progressive influences, exploring themes of life and nostalgia.
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*Splash!* captivates with heartfelt lyrics and melodies infused with philosophical and mystical themes. His upcoming album, “Breaking the Dam,” explores vulnerability and emotional release, symbolized by the rose. Join the album release celebration on Oct. 11th as the music encourages healing and embracing life’s beauty amidst challenges.
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Making a Scene features an interview with Joel Leviton of December Friend, a band formed during the pandemic. Collaborating remotely with friends Jeff Victor and John Wlaysewski, Leviton emphasizes the importance of meaningful songwriting, aiming for songs that resonate deeply with listeners without any filler.
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Dallas Orbiter, formed in 1999 in Minneapolis, evolved from previous bands, focusing on melodicism and improvisational freedom. They released multiple albums, including ‘There Are Machines for That’ and engaged in creative projects, notably a monthly single release from 2011. Recently, they recorded ‘Spaceman Things’ in 2023 and plan to share past jams under the alias Laser Bats from Mars.
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Gerry Casey interviews Rusty Brown of Electric Mary, exploring the band’s journey following their inspiration at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios in 2003. From extensive Australian and European tours to releasing albums and EPs, Electric Mary returned in 2019 with their significant album “MOTHER,” showcasing their deep-rooted rock and blues heritage.
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“PROTEST – A Revolutionary Rock Opus” honors women activists who made significant impacts across various causes such as civil rights, climate change, and more. Originating after George Floyd’s murder, it features new and classic protest songs by numerous artists and aims to inspire societal change through music during COVID-19.
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Gerry Casey interviews Kyle John Suckling of The Retro Kings, highlighting Kyle’s exceptional vocal talent reminiscent of iconic singers like Ian Gillan and Ozzy Osbourne. Teaming up with Errol Andrew, Kyle formed Retro Kings, delivering outstanding classic rock performances. Experience their remarkable musical synergy and powerful vocals firsthand.
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Heather Kathryn, a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Phoenix, began her music career early and moved to Los Angeles at 17. Initially a pop artist, she transitioned to pop punk. She has performed at iconic Sunset Boulevard venues like The Viper Room, Whisky A Go-Go, and The Troubadour.
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Making a Scene presents an interview with Niall Kersey from the Brighton rock band Stone Angels. Known for their high-energy performances, the band blends grunge and hard rock. Discover their sound and insights in this informal conversation with band member Niall Kersey.
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Jeff Worley, guitarist of Jackyl, discusses his multifaceted career spanning over 25 years, with achievements including Guinness World Records, TV features, and authorship of three books. Now, he explores painting, drawing inspiration from his artistic roots and personal philosophy. Jeff emphasizes authenticity and allowing creativity to naturally unfold.
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Jeff Worley, Jackyl’s guitarist and founding member, has spent over 25 years as a professional musician, selling millions of records and holding Guinness World Records. Besides music, he’s authored three books and ventured into painting. Worley emphasizes creativity, spontaneity, and self-belief in both his music and art.
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Leah Martin-Brown of EvolWalks With a healthy chunk of attitude, a dynamite lead singer, and a predilection for time-honouredrock ‘n’ roll, EvolWalks has rapidly emerged as a heavyweight contender. Now based in L.A., EvolWalks has bagged an EP, earned plaudits from artists and fans […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Until The Sun Until the Sun, a Rocking Blues band, was formed in 2017. Their music includes and often fuses elements of Blues, Alternative Rock, Pink-Floyd-esque Psychedelia, and Jazz. Until the Sun quickly began playing national shows, has opened up for famous Blues and Rock artists, […]
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kristian Montgomery of Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band If this is the age of the outsider, Kristian Montgomery might be starting to fit in… but don’t tell him that. Montgomery grew up poor, prefers to catch his own meals on the waters off Cape Cod and has […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Orianthi Orianthi could not have known when she picked up a guitar at the age of 6, her life would never be the same. Her instant affinity for the instrument quickly grew into a full-blown love affair. Born into a Greek family in the southern Australian […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tina Schlieske Tina Schlieske is Midwestern rock mainstay, commanding a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides (AKA Tina & the B-Side Movement). Schlieske grew up inspired by the diverse Minneapolis music […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with These Wicked Rivers Established in 2014, These Wicked Rivers are Derby’s entry to the new wave of rock and roll that is sweeping across the United Kingdom. Drawing influence from the well of rock legends and blues greats, the band have made quite an impact […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Weekend Lovers Good vibes, great friendships, and a love for all things funky — these are the ingredients that brought The Weekend Lovers together in the spring of 2022.Each of the group’s members — Noelle Vocelka (lead vocals), Zach Sutton (lead guitar, vocals) Brennan Fussman […]
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Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with the Atomic Freak The Turn It Up Interview with a mystery twist . In recent times a mysterious rock n roll band has set the world of High Voltage Rock on fire. With powerful pulsating guitar riffs and a voice just made to rock. Comparing this […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Cassidy Paris Australian rocker Cassidy Paris has a very bright future ahead of her. Raised on classic hard rock and inspired by female rockers such as Lzzy Hale, Joan Jett, Pink, Pat Benatar & Avril Lavigne, the fiercely determined young woman is on a […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Will Scott of The Now The Now are making a massive impact in the UK with their music getting featured on ITV, BBC, Sky Sports, MTV and majority of local independent radio stations. The Now are even putting their feelers out to the other side of […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stephan Jacques A true artist and songwriter world-renowned for his prolific, heartfelt alt-rock love songs, Stephen has released ten albums to date, with his eleventh on the way. He is produced by Steve Albini. His body of work was culled from a lifetime of experiences, including […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg In the beginning, or at least following the Big Bang of 1970s FM radio more than 50 years ago, there were three elements: Olympia beer, shag carpeting you can’t possibly vacuum, and unpasteurized rock and roll. Over the years, […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Rockford Mules They are a band molded from the days when being in a band meant more and went beyond just playing music together. Music formed from friendships and friendships molded by music, The Rockford Mules are a throwback to a day when bandmates were […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Customers The Customers are a rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA in 1995 by Ryan Sexton. A demo of Sexton’s songs found its way onto the desk of Neil Young’s manager, Elliot Roberts, who was then in the process of launching Young’s fledgling label, […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ralph Beeby of Ralph Beeby and the Elephant Collective It’s possible to revere the greats without just copying them. Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective treat the Blues and classic rock as a jumping-off point, crafting bold new songs with dark, richly storied lyrics, and tunes […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Legendary Rick Derringer Entertainer Rick Derringer was just 17 when his band The McCoys TM recorded the No.1 hit “Hang On Sloopy” in the summer of 1965, knocking “Yesterday” by The Beatles out of the top spot. The McCoys had enjoyed four years of successful touring, […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Bernie Marsden Bernie Marsden is an English rock and blues guitarist born in Buckingham, England. A professional musician since 1972, he is primarily known for his work with Whitesnake having written or co-written many of the group’s hit songs, most notably the USA number one […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Robby Vee! Robby Vee “The Prince Of Twang” was born Robert Velline named after his father Bobby Vee. He is recognized by both the American & Canadian Rockabilly Hall of Fames and in 2019 he was recognized by the IRRMA for a Iowa Rock n Roll […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bob Halligan Jr of Ceili Rain CEILI RAIN is an original, innovative blend of pop-rock music with a dash of Celtic/Irish flavor and a subtle, but sincere, uplifting/joyful message. The band is led by front man, Bob Halligan Jr. As a songwriter, Bob Halligan, Jr., has had over […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Fathom Lane Led by acclaimed songwriter Michael Ferrier, Minneapolis folk rockers Fathom Lane return with their first album since 2017. IN THE DRIFTLESS is a poetic and nuanced blend of country, folk, pop, and rock with lyrics exploring themes of loss, isolation, addiction, discovery, and ultimately: […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mae Simpson The Mae Simpson Band blurs the lines between a wide range of influences. From the depth and energy of funk and rock, down the the melodic edge of R&B and folk. Led by Mae Simpson who’s ‘…voice is larger than life — but not […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ben Noble Ben Noble released his 3rd album ‘Bitter Work’ on May 26, 2023. Bitter Work is a journey through the constructs of his religious roots and the ways that he has tried to learn outside the confines of dualism – right and wrong aren’t as certain as we […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Gene Bannon Gene Bannon from Cootehill ireland he was the saxophone player in The Times Showband. They recorded an album in Abbey Road studios and used the same engineer as the Beatles. Gene also played in Dusty Springfield’s band in the late sixties. These […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with B’ee B`ee grew up around the suburbs of Düsseldorf in Germany. During her younger years she would sing and entertain her school friends who we´re captivated by her soulful voice. She later found herself being approached by various local bands, requesting her to try out […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Don Richmond of The Rifters The Rifters formed in 2002 in the fertile and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico from members of two popular bands already active in the area. Jim Bradley and Don Richmond of Hired Hands, and Rod Taylor of the Rounders, […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jonny Driver Over the last decade Melbourne based musician/songwriter Jonny Driver has released six albums and three EPs in bands such as Uptown Ace, The Devilrock Four, Don Fernando and The Lightning Strikes. In 2019 he flew to New Orleans, Louisiana to spend two […]
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Stone James of the Dead Show Dealers Stone James is no stranger to this show , unfortunately on this occasion we are speaking about the tragic events that robbed the world and friends and family of the Late Robert Wilson guitarist and band member of The […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jaime Kyle Before Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert, there was Jaime Kyle. Jaime was the first female rock artist to be signed to a major record deal out of Nashville. Her albums “The Passionate Kind” (Atco/Atlantic), “Back from Hollywood” (Now and Then, England) […]
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Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jonny Parry Living and working in Liverpool for a number of years now, he’s ‘living the dream’, playing the Cavern Club and Pub at various times throughout the week. Jonny has had the opportunity to work for many well established tribute bands throughout the years, […]
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Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Tony Currenti of AC/DC Tony Currenti (born 26 June 1951) is an Australian drummer of Italian descent, best known as a session drummer for Australian hard rock band AC/DC (1975 debut album High Voltage, the “High Voltage” single, and 1984 album ’74 Jailbreak) and various Vanda & Young projects – including Stevie Wright (international hit “Evie”) […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Joel Leviton of December Friend December Friend was born out of the pandemic when Joel Leviton reached out to friends Jeff Victor (Minneapolis-musician extraordinaire) and John Wlaysewski (of Brooklyn-based band Late Cambrian) asking if they wanted to collaborate on a new project. Thankfully, they said yes. […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jackie Chambers of Girlschool Girlschool are a Rock Band originating from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Scene in 1978 and frequently associated with contemporaries and friends Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band from the UK, still active and looking […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Thomas Abban Uncompromising, mystical, mysterious, ethereal, with an artistic voice all of his own- multi-instrumentalist Thomas Abban is hard to categorize and even harder to ignore. His music balances the accessible with the bewildering. His ethereal voice glides above a tumultuous ocean of musical exploration. Rhythms […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s interview with Pat Lloyd of The Equals Formed in North London in 1965, The Equals were a group of friends consisting of the original line-up, Eddy Grant (guitar), Pat Lloyd (guitar), John Hall; (drums), and brothers Derv Gordon (vocals) and Lincoln Gordon (guitar). In 1965 The Equals […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Martha Groves Perry Martha Groves Perry is a singer-songwriter, entertainer, and multi-instrumentalist based in San Francisco, California. Her original music has a straightforward, compelling and sometimes edgy clarity with strong blues, southern rock, and experimental influences and a badass Americana flavor. Her penetrating lyrics, described by her producer, Kenny […]
