Rock At Night Magazine

The Snapcat Bandits discuss being a duo; performing live with a bass player; the origin of the name 'Snapcat Bandits'; their comparison to Soundgarden and Nirvana; the band's love of 90s grunge and classic punk rock; the influence of Detroit on rock music and the local music scene; and their upcoming EP 'Anything and Nothing'. [...]

Lisa-Marie Watz and Ben Juelg of the German rock band April Art to discuss their upcoming performance at Wacken Open Air 2024...and why the color red! [...]

Collin Hegna of Federale discusses the new album Reverb & Seduction, spaghetti-Western films, Brian Jonestown Massacre, the upcoming tour, and creating music for commercials. [...]

Katherine Yeske Taylor, author of She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism discusses the women rockers she interviewed for the book (for example, Suzi Quatro and Gina Schock of the GoGo's), the common theme for all of their stories, and if there was someone that Katherine wanted to interview, but for some reason wasn't able to. [...]

UK artist Laurence Archer of Grand Slam discusses how he began his music career at age 17 1/2; his experience working with Grand Slam and Phil Lynott; reviving Grand Slam and songs written in the 80s with Lynott (the original reels were stolen from Lynott's studio after his death); quitting guitar for 10 years after working in the film industry; the new upcoming album Wheel of Fortune and the re-r...

Vocalist Melody Cristea with melodic metal band Liliac discusses the band's original material, the new album Madness, shutting down the Santa Monica pier, being called the "Partridge Family," and the song "Rise Up." [...]

John Nickoloff of the rock band NICKOLOFF discusses his career, how he came up with covering the band Poison, the new album Envy, and where Nickoloff is going from here. [...]

Bill Pascali has been carrying on the legacy of rock and roll for many years. He has worked with the New Rascals and Vanilla Fudge, contributing heavily to their history and their sound. Bill now is doing the same with the band Steam, and Rock at Night had a chance to sit down with Bill to talk about these things and much more in a wide-ranging discussion! [...]

Frantic Lullaby discusses its inception during their high school and college years, the genre they deem 'post rock shoegaze,' pre-stage performance anxiety, the new single "Blurry Vision," collaboration and songwriting, being the leader in a band, and the practical goals and aspirations in the time of streaming and 'pay to play.' [...]

John Ramsey of Cleveland band Orange Animal discusses the origin of the band's name, the stories behind songs on their recent album Still Frames, using string accompaniment and collaborating with musicians, writing music during COVID, playing at the infamous Viper Room, and their upcoming tour. [...]

Andy Summers discusses The Cracked Lens + A Missing String tour; living and studying in California; photography, including his opinion of AI;  punk and New Wave; and a couple of the Police songs, including "Mother." [...]

Tash Petrou of the London band Casual Wednesday discusses the origin of the band's name; how Drew Barrymore, roller derby, and an accident kickstarted her music career; Essex girls; the EP Visions; gigging in London; the support from queer bands; opening for Republica at the O2 Islington; and new music. [...]

In the interview, Johnny McCuaig discusses how bag pipes were incorporated into their rock music; the band's Star Trek-themed video for their cover of Slade's "Run Runaway"; the logistics of the band playing when there are 8 hours between them;  Vegas gigs and Bike Week in Sturgis; their latest release "Soldier On," which helps veterans; and the upcoming release "Kenistino."  [...]

Vern Springer and James Hampton of Second Hand Mojo discuss the origin of the band’s name; the band’s 70s sound and their admiration of ZZ Top and Boston; the ‘new’ classic rock sound; life during COVID; their comparison to Huey Lewis & the News (sans the sax); Wang Chung; their thoughts on touring; and the making of the video for “Good Vibes.” [...]

Charlie Souza discusses Mudcrutch; working with Gregg Almann and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; the early-70s bands--glam rock White Witch, blues rock Cactus, and rock Bacchus; and Radio St. Pete. [...]

Secondary Colors discusses their interest in 60s music (e.g., The Pretty Things, Dave Clark Five, the Zombies, etc.), the formation of the band, and their bright pastel jumpsuits! [...]

Sammy Lee of Red Reign discusses the band's latest single "Don't Look Back," writing music during COVID, mental health, and using the double-kick bass drum for music. [...]

Teddy Clarke discusses his retro look (very Teddy Boy), songwriting during COVID, collaborating with Ben Bogen, songwriter/mixer of Analog & Digital, the formation of the live band, his background in theatre, growing up in London with the wealth of musicians and venues, his video making with a Super 8, performing on BBC Introducing, and plans for the future. [...]

Sid Stratton and the band talked about their recent experience of getting to play at the 2023 Inkcarceration festival at the Ohio State Reformatory after a battle of the bands; setting up equipment for gigs;  and their new album release. [...]

Singer/songwriter Tamar Berk speaks about her new album tiny injuries. She started work on the album after the passing of her father and, along the way, began to redefine herself - and sometimes in an unflattering manner. The album was released on August 18th. [...]

Veteran musician Greg Armstrong discusses his collaboration with a 'supergroup' of musicians to reimagine Dio's "This Is Your Life." Called 'This Is Your Life 2023,' the proceeds of the project go to Dio's Stand Up and Shout Foundation. [...]

Ian Cattell, bassist/vocalist with Brit Floyd, the "World's Greatest Pink Floyd Experience," discusses how he became a fan of the legendary British rock act, what era of Pink Floyd was the best, and just how much leeway does a performer with a tribute band have in the music. [...]

David Stewart, Jr. and Chava Ilizaliturri of Migrant Motel discuss their creative process, musical hooks, festival scenes, long distance songwriting, success and so much more [...]

Amanda Mac and Mike Staub of the band Bad Mary discuss the new album Trash & Glamour; their upcoming tour of Japan; the band's 10th anniversary; being a 'family' band; livestreaming during the pandemic; and more! [...]

Joey Kalico discusses the nuts and bolts of making the videos, his love of Weird Al Yankovic, copyright issues with parodies, his trip to California and meeting Kyle Gass, trying out for America's Got Talent, stand-up comedy versus parodies, and life as a musician. [...]