We hear the acronym for Do It Yourself every day. It has become a fundamental term used in the punk scene and plays a role in other music circles as well. When money and rules hold back a band or … [Read more...] about Feature Story: Resurrection of The Sanctuary
Interviews
Interview: Whisperhawk
Some songs are just so instrumentally illustrative that they direct their own music videos in your mind. Every layer adds a visual element, whether that’s a character, a scene, or just an overall … [Read more...] about Interview: Whisperhawk
Interview: The Cuckoos
I recently had the privilege of catching up with Austin-based psych/funk band The Cuckoos. The boys - Kenneth Frost (Lead Vocals, Keytar), Dave North (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals), Eric Ross (Bass), … [Read more...] about Interview: The Cuckoos
Interview: Mating Ritual
LA-based indie pop duo Mating Ritual (brothers Ryan and Taylor Lawhon, formerly of Pacific Air) are currently traversing the country, bringing their mix of 80's synth pop and post-punk to the opposite … [Read more...] about Interview: Mating Ritual
Interview: The Faim
Photo by Max Fairclough Hailing from Australia and recently signed to BMG, The Faim are poised to take the world by storm. Last month, the four-piece premiered their debut single, “Saints of the … [Read more...] about Interview: The Faim
Interview: Handsome Ghost
Handsome Ghost are wrapping up their tour promoting the group's latest release Welcome Back. We caught up with Tim Noyes to discuss the new album, future projects, and how it feels to return home … [Read more...] about Interview: Handsome Ghost
Interview: Company of Thieves
Photo by Shervin Lainez What hiatus? Chicago alt-rockers Company of Thieves are back, and they’re still not going anywhere quietly. Genevieve Schatz (vox), Marc Walloch (guitar, also of … [Read more...] about Interview: Company of Thieves
Interview: Leah Dou
Leah Dou may not be an artist you'd expect to see featured in emo-laden Stars and Scars. She's definitely more Radiohead than My Chem! However, when a stream of Leah's new album, Kids Only, came to my … [Read more...] about Interview: Leah Dou