Sci-Fi And Soul: Black Rose Burning’s ‘Ad Astra’ (Q&A With George Grant)
‘Ad Astra’ from Black Rose Burning combines top notch musicianship and songwriting with ‘deep’ lyrical themes from sci-fi and personal experience.
Music/Fashion Phenom Tom Cridland Finds Inspiration, Friendship In OG Elton John Bandmates (Q&A)
After founding a successful fashion label ten years ago and releasing three albums with his roots-inspired rock band The Tomicks, British designer turned singer/songwriter Tom Cridland has traveled the U.S. and elsewhere with Tom’s Elton Tribute. There’s a bit of magic involved as Cridland picked up the drumsticks after encouragement from Nigel Olsson, a luminary of Elton John’s band for more than 50 years.
‘A Story At The Heart:’ With Doug And Moucha Of Stereo Christ (Q&A)
With a dark, complex sound and lyrics drawn from horror and science fiction films and short stories, Stereo Christ are a duo from Phoenix, Arizona.
Gronk At Work, Plus Q & A With Professor James MacDevitt About Chicano Art
As part of the exhibition “Stock Footage And Outakes: A Selection Of Works By Gronk” at Cerritos College in California, legendary Chicano artist Gronk (Glugio Nicandro) chats with visitors while he works on a 32 foot canvas. The mural will be on permanent display at Cerritos College when completed.
The exhibition was curated by Professor James MacDewitt, and is part of the SUR:Biennial, a series founded in 2011, which has 16 exhibitions in 2023 (mostly in Southern California) and returns every two years.
Rebel Grrrls: Comic Features Female Punk Band ‘Alien She Devils’ (Q and A With Danny Harrell)
The comic book series “Rebel Grrrls” focuses on the adventures of a female punk band making waves in the Southern U.S., and has fantasy and horror elements in addition to tons of fan service for admirers of rock music and Grrl Power in general.
‘New Painter In Town:’ With Legendary Chicano Artist Gronk At Cerritos College
From early stunts by the collective ASCO, through his 1984 installation for MOCA in Los Angeles and up to the present day, Gronk has created works for gallery, public spaces, and stage, including collaborations with The Kronos Quartet and opera director Peter Sellars.
Noise Rock: Mr. Phylzzz Talks Genres, Unintentionality, Hit Singles, ‘Making Cool Stuff’
Manic energy comes through in the work of noise rock duo Mr. Phylzzz. For part two of my interview with guitarist/vocalist Clinton Jacob and drummer Danny Sein, I uncover an unjustified modesty about their musical abilities, as we discuss the state of rock and roll, the importance of unintentionality, and virtues of jazz and electronic music.