We Are The Union Interview

“Anyway, they are terrific and I’m really looking forward to both talking to them and to seeing them live for the first time on Saturday. The interview will be posted shortly after it’s conducted.”

Yea, that was  what I said on the 28th of October, but nonetheless I successfully put off transcribing this interview until this past week.  I’m getting back into the swing of things at school and figured this would be  a good thing to kick off the semester with.  Just for a recap, I did this interview while I was in Gainesville for the FEST, in the alley behind the Venue in Gainesville actually, and played it on the show the following week.  It’s an interview with the entire band, consisting of Reed (Guitar and Lead Vocals), Brandon (Bass), Matt (Trombone and Vocals), Jim (Drums), and Ricky (Guitar).  So here it finally is, in print form, after the jump.  Enjoy.

My Top 10 Records of 2009

So it’s been forever since I updated this but I’ve been getting owned by schoolwork, but finals officially end tomorrow, which means I can start updating this again.  But for my return to the site I’m posting a top-10 list, and I’m happy about it.  I’m a sucker for lists and being able to post my opinion is something I have no problem admitting to loving as well.  So here we go…

10.  All Time Low – Nothing Personal

No, it’s not art, and it’s far from a perfect record, but dammit I have a soft spot for pop-punk and this is some fine pop-punk.  It’s catchy, filled with cheap little songs about girls and “Weightless” was a solid ringtone for the entire summer.  It’s fun, and really, that’s all music needs to be for me.

Short Fest Update

So I’m back at my comp for a few minutes before heading out to see D4 and thought I’d drop a line.

The interview with We Are The Union went really well, although it could be a bit until I transcribe the whole thing as I’m pretty busy this week.  It’s hot as balls in Florida and I’m really unprepared.  80s in October?  Come on Gainesville.

Saw Coffee Project and Joey Cape last night.  Rehasher and Dead To Me already today.  Hopefully D4, Less Than Jake, WATU and the Swellers later.  Also will probably head to Dead To Me/Comadre show later if I can find the venue.

This shit is sick and I’m having a blast.  Take it easy guys.

-Kyle

The Fest and Interviews

Hello fine listeners/viewers!  This coming weekend I will be venturing down to Gainesville, Florida for my first crack at the annual punk extravaganza known as The Fest!  In between seeing great established bands like Less Than Jake and Dillinger Four, I’ll be doing my best to find some great new acts to spin on the show and introduce to you fine folks.  But, also whole I’m down there, I’m going to attempt to get a few interviews as well, with one already lined up with We Are The Union.  I’ll have my computer down there so hopefully I can do a few posts while shit goes down as well.
So here’s to hoping you have a great weekend, and just in case you’re unaware, here’s a bit more on We Are The Union after the jump.

Tim Barry Interview

As I recently gushed about, I had the chance to talk with Tim Barry (ex-Avail) for about a half hour two weeks ago and I finally have gotten around to transcribing the whole thing so you lovely readers can have a go at it.  The story that went to print can be read here, but of course, the interview is much longer and we cover a lot more ground.  Full interview after the jump.

Interview with Tim Barry

This is very last-minute but I literally just confirmed it myself.  This afternoon I will be talking with ex-Avail frontman Tim Barry.  Tim now does his own solo material of course, and we’ll be previewing his stint on the upcoming Revival Tour as well as talking a bit about his new 7” and full-length record.  If all goes well, it should be airing this week.  More news to come as I figure it out.

DJing for real?

So as I’m typing this I’m sitting in Stamp playing a mixture of music I would sometimes play on the show, and some hip-hop I wouldn’t bring to ES. Either way it’s kind of cool; I got a few people bobbing to Atmosphere. That’s all. Juts letting you all know I’m borderline legit

Owl City Interview

So I know Owl City is nothing I’d normally play on the show but I really did their sound and wanted to post my interview with Adam Young.  The full story that got published can be found here, while the full interview can be found after the jump.  It was an e-mail so it’s a bit brief but I like it anyway.

Updates

Or should I say lack of updates?

Yea, it’s been slow around these parts as I’ve been quite busy with school and the paper to really have anything exciting going on.  So to make up for it I’m going to post a quick interview I did with Owl City earlier this month; it’ll be up later today.

Also, I’ve decided to transcribe all the interviews I’ve done in the past year, and they’ll all be posted under a new tab soon.  Obviously, the ones that I’ve already posted will be first (Steve Jackson, etc), but some old ones like Adam Siska will also be up eventually.

So that’s it.  Remember to listen and download the show, and look for some excitement soon.
Oh and here’s a link to my review of Brand New’s Daisy.

New Timeslot

So the show will be Monday mornings this semester from midnight to 2am. I’ll be following Scotty’s True Metal Radio and that should be motivation enough for a consistent show. So starting next Monday listen up for more of the greatness that you’ve come to expect.  That is all.