Recent Interviews
Tony Sly
You might know Tony Sly; he’s the singer of No Use For A Name and has been doing that since the late 80s. Now he has a full-length solo album out on Fat Wreck Chords called “12 Song Program.” That album comes out February 16th, 2010! ReadJunk.com had a chance to send some questions to Tony, read on to see what he said about the solo album!
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Joey “Shithead” Keithley
Canadian ambassadors of suburban punk rock, DOA, are still loud, still yelling, and still passionate at what inspires them. Punk rock is over 30 years old. Among the bands from the first generation of punk rock musicians that continue to play what they do best and perhaps even louder or energetic than ever is DOA. Rock star journalist Ray Manuud discusses punk rock, politics, beer, hockey, and other issues around the globe with DOA front man and founder Joey “Shithead” Keithley.
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Troy Keon (author)
Troy Keon just released his book on bathroom graffiti & artwork called “A Regular Robert Frost: Bathroom Prose and Graffiti,” available on Two Tone Publishing. It’s an interesting book that’s really good to read on the crapper. ReadJunk.com wanted to learn more about this bathroom dweller, so we sent him a few questions to answer. Most likely he answered these in the bathroom…
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Kate Miller-Heidke
Sony Music Australia artist Kate Miller-Heidke is currently on tour in the US with Ben Folds, and her album Curiouser has gone Platinum in Australia. If you miss her with Ben Folds, she’ll be back touring the States soon, including prominent appearances at SXSW and Coachella. We sat down with her to ask the important questions on everyone’s minds.
What would you do today if you knew tomorrow meant the end of humanity?
I would attempt to summon some kind of a demon using one of Aleister Crowley’s Magick books and ask this demon for the transformative power to turn myself into a sloth. That is if the sloths were going to be spared in the extinction of humanity.
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Flood Of Red
Flood Of Red are set to release their debut album Leaving Everything Behind on their own label Dark City on October 19th. The album was produced by Brian McTernan (Cave In, Thrice, Converge). Interviewer Adam Coozer decided to send the band some questions about ponies and other cutesy things. Ironically, soon after conducting this interview, Adam fractured his arm in the Amazon horsebacking riding. Ouch!
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Nicole Steinwedell (The Unit)
Actress Nicole Steinwedell starred in the 4th and final season of the excellent TV Series The Unit, which aired on CBS. She played an interesting character called Bridget Sullivan (“Red Cap”), that brought new elements to the show that we didn’t see before. With the final season of the Unit being released on DVD/Blu-Ray this week, along with the awesome Complete Series Gift Set, ReadJunk.com had a chance to send some questions to Nicole. Read her answers below:
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Lita Ford
Rock star icon Lita Ford is quite busy these days. She is making music once again, embarking on an international tour, releasing her seventh album, and even contributing her voice for a supporting role in the upcoming video game; Brutal Legend for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Ford first achieved success as lead guitarist for the all female rock band, The Runaways, and later for her solo career during the big hair metal era of the 80s with the release of chart toppers such as Kiss Me Deadly and Close My Eyes Forever; a duet with Ozzy Osbourne. Recently, she returned from her fifteen year absence by beginning work on her first studio album in almost two decades entitled Winter Wonderland. Resident ReadJunk journalist Ray Manuud delivers this latest installment featuring a friendly time out with Lita Ford as she discusses music, motherhood, and reality television.
Metal, of course, is the music you are most associated with. You began playing music at a time when female musicians in rock were rare and when most people identified metal bands with the likes of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Led Zeppelin. Since that time metal went completely mainstream and branched into dozens of variations. So what is Lita Ford’s take on the genre and direction it took since the era of Kiss Me Deadly?
I’ve been on a deserted island, I have no idea what’s been going on in metal. Hahahaha
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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Oregon based swing and ska band, The Cherry Poppin Daddies, will release their latest album, Skaboy JFK this September. The Cherry Poppin Daddies reached international mainstream success with Zoot Suit Riot, their hit single and album of the same name, which helped popularize the neo-swing movement of the late 90’s. In promotion for the release, the band will be touring major cities such as Phoenix, Denver, Chicago, DC, and New York across the US this fall. Skaboy JFK is a collection of the band’s ska-centric songs. It is also their 2nd genre specific compilation which follows their all swing collection, Zoot Suit Riot. ReadJunk’s resident journalist, Ray Manuud delivers an insightful interview on music and it’s ever changing industry with singer, song writer, and founding member, Steve Perry.
By releasing your latest album, Skaboy JFK, which is catered to the ska listeners, do you hope to achieve the same jump start at popularity that the band received when you released your first genre specific compilation, Zoot Suit Riot, an album catered towards swing listeners?
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Bruce Campbell
Action-dramedy-spy shows don’t typically win awards, and the USA Network isn’t typically known for its must-watch original programming. But thanks to a nifty premise, sharp writing, and most importantly, scene-stealing by Bruce Campbell, Burn Notice has become one of cable’s highest-rated non-reality shows.
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Young Dubliners
Young Dubliners are one of the hardest working Irish rock bands in the world. Their new album “Saints and Sinners” is getting rave reviews, and their single “Rosie” is being heard throughout the country on the radio. Sounds like a great year for the band so far! ReadJunk.com had a chance to send some questions to Keith and Brendan in the band. Here’s what they had to say:
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