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Category: Interviews

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A Dirty Dozen with EMERALD BUTLER – April 2026

A Dirty Dozen with EMERALD BUTLER – April 2026

| 27 April 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Since her guitar-strumming grandfather suggested that she start taking fiddle lessons, Emerald Butler has been fiddling on the tops of bars, tables, and stages, engaging audiences with lively and passionate performances. Cultivated by the Chattanooga mountain music scene, Emerald began fiddling with local bands and pickers at the age […]

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A Dirty Dozen with HARRISON NIDA and CARLO RIBAUX from VICTORY KID – April 2026

A Dirty Dozen with HARRISON NIDA and CARLO RIBAUX from VICTORY KID – April 2026

| 26 April 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “West Los Angeles punk outfit Victory Kid have released their new single “You’re Alright,” out now via SBÄM Records. Inspired by the hook-heavy energy of early 2000s pop punk, “You’re Alright” pairs bright, driving guitars with some of the band’s most vulnerable subject matter to date. Written from the perspective of someone intimately familiar […]

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A Dirty Dozen with DON CENTO of CENTO THREEO – April 2026

A Dirty Dozen with DON CENTO of CENTO THREEO – April 2026

| 26 April 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Cento Threeo is an instrumental trio performing original compositions that live somewhere between straight-ahead jazz, a midwestern sunset after a thunderstorm, and Ernie Kovacs’ dressing room. Conversational musical improvisation that ebbs and flows and gives and takes.” We get guitarist Don Cento to discuss new music, influences, and more… 1. Tell us […]

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A Dirty Dozen with PETE BLASKO from KIKKER – April 2026

A Dirty Dozen with PETE BLASKO from KIKKER – April 2026

| 26 April 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Hard rock band KIKKER drops their self-titled debut EP via Pavement Entertainment. The EP was recorded at GD Ponderosa Studios in Lafayette, NJ. KIKKER brings hard hitting rock ‘n’ roll to the forefront of the music scene. This self-titled EP takes the listener on a journey, running the gamut of various […]

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INTERVIEW – PAUL SMITH, MAXïMO PARK, April 2026

INTERVIEW – PAUL SMITH, MAXïMO PARK, April 2026

| 20 April 2026 | Reply

INTERVIEW – PAUL SMITH, MAXïMO PARK, April 2026 Maximo Park kick off their Australian tour this week with a show at Freo Social in Fremantle | Walyalup. Singer Paul Smith took time out from packing in their home town of Newcastle, England, to answer some questions. Paul, it’s been nearly two decades since you last […]

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A Dirty Dozen with MAD TAB – April 2026

A Dirty Dozen with MAD TAB – April 2026

| 20 April 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Formed in 2006 in the South OC underground, Mad Tab built their reputation the hard way—house parties, bowling alley shows that spiraled into riots, abrupt shutdowns, lineup shifts, and long stretches of silence. Along the way, they detoured through reggae, rocksteady, and ska before returning to the punk foundation they never stopped […]

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A Dirty Dozen with MARTIN GUSTAVSSON from REXORIA  – April 2026

A Dirty Dozen with MARTIN GUSTAVSSON from REXORIA  – April 2026

| 18 April 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Today, Swedish royal metal band REXORIA proudly releases their new single “Heart of Sorrow,” taken from their upcoming album, Fallen Dimension, set for release on May 8th via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records. The new track features Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline), uniting two distinctive metal voices in a collaboration aimed […]

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A Dirty Dozen with COLIN BURGESON – April 2026

A Dirty Dozen with COLIN BURGESON – April 2026

| 18 April 2026 | Reply

  According to a recent press release: “Colin Burgeson is a blues / rock guitarist, singer and songwriter from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. His music blends soulful blues, catchy rock n’ roll guitar riffs and soaring melodic leads to create a sound that can be both relaxed and slow, and upbeat and energetic. Colin developed […]

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A Dirty Dozen with SAMMI ACCOLA – April 2026

A Dirty Dozen with SAMMI ACCOLA – April 2026

| 11 April 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sammi Accola, 24, hails from Seaside, Florida, and crafts cinematic Americana and folk-rock songs that tell honest stories with vulnerability and grit. Accola has opened for Thomas Rhett and performed at major festivals including the 30A Songwriters Festival (five consecutive years), Opelika Songwriters Festival, and Moon Crush […]

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A Dirty Dozen with HODJE – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with HODJE – March 2026

| 26 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “HODJE is a Chicago-based indie pop artist blending sharp lyricism with vivid, satirical storytelling. Her debut EP, Read My Mind, established her voice as an emotionally candid writer, anchored by the listener favorite “DeluluLand,” which was selected as a Best Of song winner by NSAI in partnership with Tin Pan South. […]

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A Dirty Dozen with HALLIE GRACE – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with HALLIE GRACE – March 2026

| 24 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Charlotte, NC-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Hallie Grace is set to release her first full-length album, MOTIVATION, on March 20, 2026. Its 11 tracks address the importance of challenging oneself to never give up, even in the face of life’s darkest moments. Armed with a new authenticity, energy, and sound, Grace created the album with several co-writers, […]

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A Dirty Dozen with ARIES from THY SANATORIUM – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with ARIES from THY SANATORIUM – March 2026

| 20 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “The videos and singles from Thy Sanatorium have started disappearing from YouTube and streaming platforms, pointing to something new from the anonymous multinational collective before the release of its debut album on April 24. At the same time, the band’s social media bios have changed to a simple message: “Thy Sanatorium […]

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A Dirty Dozen with LARS CHRISS from LION’S SHARE – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with LARS CHRISS from LION’S SHARE – March 2026

| 20 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Lion’s Share are back—stronger than ever! With six acclaimed albums and a string of successful digital singles, the Swedish heavy metal powerhouse is set to unleash their long-awaited comeback album. Formed in Sundsvall, Sweden in 1987 by guitarist Lars Chriss and keyboardist Kay Backlund, Lion’s Share quickly carved out a unique sound through […]

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A Dirty Dozen with NICOLE ALEXIS – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with NICOLE ALEXIS – March 2026

| 20 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Alt-acoustic artist Nicole Alexis (stylized as N/A) is excited to announce her forthcoming EP Mirrors and Smoke, due out April 17th. Mirrors and Smoke features recent single “Don’t Tell Me To Breathe” as well as 4 brand new tracks, all written and conceived by the multi-instrumentalist songwriter, who oversaw every element of the production. Nicole Alexis is […]

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Almost A Dirty Dozen with MICHAEL WARD from MICHAEL WARD WITH DOGS AND FISHES – March 2026

Almost A Dirty Dozen with MICHAEL WARD from MICHAEL WARD WITH DOGS AND FISHES – March 2026

| 20 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Blending blues, Americana, Memphis soul, and classic rock into a distinctly West Coast sound, supergroup Michael Ward with Dogs and Fishes have shared their new single, “Animal Magic,” recorded at the iconic Hyde Street Studios. The group features singer, songwriter, and producer Michael Ward, drummer Prairie Prince (The Tubes, […]

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A Dirty Dozen with DANI ARCOS and DIVA SATANICA from BLOODHUNTER – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with DANI ARCOS and DIVA SATANICA from BLOODHUNTER – March 2026

| 19 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Hot on the heels of “The Devil’s Own,” Spain’s BLOODHUNTER have unveiled the official music video for their new single “The Outspoken.” This track hits hard. Fast-paced drums, razor-sharp melodic leads and crushing riffs collide with Diva Satanica’s commanding vocal delivery. The result is a relentless melodic death metal […]

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A Dirty Dozen with AMON from LOST IN HOLLYWOOD – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with AMON from LOST IN HOLLYWOOD – March 2026

| 19 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Love isn’t supposed to sound like this. With “Love Is Dying,” Lost in Hollywood tap straight into the moment where everything starts to crack — and they don’t look away. “Love Is Dying” feels like the emotional center of that journey. Philip Strand’s unmistakable voice adds a fragile contrast to the band’s […]

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A Dirty Dozen with WE MIGHT DIE – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with WE MIGHT DIE – March 2026

| 13 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Rising Las Vegas punk trio We Might Die return with their most confrontational release to date, the blistering new single “ICED OUT,” now streaming everywhere. Written from the perspective of an ICE agent, the track delivers a searing, satirical takedown of state violence and the justifications used to defend it — a loud, […]

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A Dirty Dozen with MICHAEL MYERS from SLIK HELVETIKA – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with MICHAEL MYERS from SLIK HELVETIKA – March 2026

| 12 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “One of the heaviest bands to emerge from the Philadelphia rock scene is Slik Helvetika. From the glory days of the Philadelphia and New Jersey rock scene of the 80s that spawned Cinderella, Britny Fox, Pretty Poison, John Eddie, and an entire laundry list of artists who went forward […]

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A Dirty Dozen with BANDA AL9 – March 2026

A Dirty Dozen with BANDA AL9 – March 2026

| 12 March 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Formed in 2017 and led by brothers Matheus Khouri (vocals, lead guitar) and Thiago Khouri (vocals, bass), Banda AL9 first gained traction through acoustic covers before exploding online with viral original material — amassing millions of streams and over 2 million followers across social platforms. Now signed to Wicked Cool […]

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