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Jun 29 Feature
The Haunting Sound of Hope
"Ever Eden has been this perfect culmination of us realizing what our journey has been and how to aim that as a message for other people." After years of introspection and coming-of-age, Ever Eden has embraced their own struggles, as haunting as it may feel, to create a community that's turned out to be much larger than the band itself.
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Jun 24 Feature
The Pop-Punk Silver Lining
"I would hope from all of this madness we will come out of it and we're better equipped to understand and have compassion for each other." Releasing a new album during an historical epoch is certainly unique, and, for Neck Deep's 'All Distortions are Intentional,' the band looks to the future with a hopeful – and, yes, unique – approach.
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Jun 13 Feature
Not Dead... Yet
After canning the entire album in 2015, Righteous Vendetta is ready to release 'Not Dead Yet' and prove they're still thriving. We recently got to sit down with Ryan Hayes, vocalist of Righteous Vendetta, to discuss the band's upcoming album, life in the Mountain West, and how the pandemic has him venturing into country music songwriting.
Andrew Voigt on Righteous Vendetta
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May 29 Feature
Let's Get to the Heart of Things
"Music is our everything; we live and die for it. It’s our way to be human, so making songs that make that deep human connection is really important for The Used." In a new age of releasing music in a socially-distanced world, Bert McCracken and The Used face the challenge of human connection when physical connection is taboo. HM contributing writer Andrew Voigt dives in with McCracken about The Used's new album, Heartwork, his absence on social media, and why 2020 will be the year of rice.
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May 27 Feature
An Artist's Obsession
Telle Smith, vocalist for The Word Alive, is coming off the release of the band's sixth studio album, MONOMANIA. That was in February. This is, well, now. Originally planned to tour for the new album and play for millions, he’s in his house in California... trading stocks. HM contributing writer Andrew Voigt catches up with the quarantined Smith.
Andrew Voigt on The Word Alive
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May 22 Feature
PR in the Time of Pandemic
No one knows artists better than Amy Sciarretto, industry veteran and President of Atom Splitter PR. So when the world hit pause and artists had to call an audible, there is no one better to talk to about how those bands are pivoting in a new reality. Sciarretto talks to us from her own home in New Jersey about how the pandemic is affecting artists, their process of undergoing transition, and how it's going to change music – maybe in great and unexpected ways.
Danielle Martin on Amy Sciarretto
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May 17 Feature
Together We are Not Alone, Even When We Feel Lost
Last year, Sleeping With Sirens put out 'How it Feels to Be Lost' with plans to support it throughout 2020. And then, well, 2020 happened. HM contributing writer Andrew Voigt speaks with vocalist Kellin Quinn about putting the band on pause, starting a new project in quarantine, and his new-found life as a part-time teacher.
Andrew Voigt on Sleeping with Sirens
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May 11 Feature
The Unwavering Drive to Create
The bigger they got, the less The Devil Wears Prada took it easy. HM contributing writer Andrew Voigt spoke with quarantined vocalist Mike Hranica about the band's latest venture into podcasting, his writing career, and his entrance into the business world
Andrew Voigt on The Devil Wears Prada
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May 2 Feature
The Light Behind the Eclipse
"That’s what makes the idea of faith so difficult. You have to put your trust in something you can’t see. That’s the idea of an eclipse." HM contributing writer Andrew Voigt revisits Wolves at the Gate's 2019 release, 'Eclipse,' with vocalist and songwriter Steve Cobucci, and explores his new (aptly named) project, Home Front.
Andrew Voigt on Wolves at the Gate
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Apr 24 Feature
Guardians of the Galaxy
"I hope it encourages you to look around and see the massive needs in the world today. Step in and reach out. Assist those who really can’t do what needs to be done for themselves. There’s so much reward in that." Nao Lewandowski talks to August Burns Red drummer Matt Greiner about the band's eighth studio album and how to find fulfillment in creativity and selflessness.
Nao Lewandowski on August Burns Red
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Apr 24 Feature
Jake Luhrs Wants to Help You
August Burns Red released their eighth album, 'Guardians,' earlier this month when the rest of the world came to a halt. And amidst an enveloping and oppressive anxiety and uncertainty, Jake Luhrs has learned to thrive. We talk to Luhrs about the new world, the new album, but, most importantly, how to get help and stay grounded when every day looks exactly like the last.
Danielle Martin on August Burns Red
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Norma Jean's Mirrored Image
"The album has two sides, and it's meant to be interpreted from that perspective. If you think of a mirror ... and you're looking at yourself, you're used to the same room all the time. We don't think about what's necessarily behind us because it's the same thing every day. And we're used to that." Norma Jean goes behind the mirror on their latest release, 'All Hail,' a tribute to their fans.
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