Interviews
Conversations with artists, behind-the-scenes stories, and exclusive content
Weakened Friends at Riot Fest 2025 | Loud, Vulnerable, Undeniably Hooky
We caught up with Weakened Friends (Portland, Maine) at Riot Fest 2025 to talk loud, high-energy indie rock and the vuln...
Mike from The Ataris: Storytelling, “Boys of Summer,” and the Pop-Punk Resurgence | Riot Fest 2025
We caught up with Mike Davenport of The Ataris at Riot Fest 2025. He shares why the band’s storytelling still hits—e...
Marianas Trench at Riot Fest 2025 | High-Energy Set, “Haven” Talk & What’s Next
We caught up with Marianas Trench (Matt & Ian) at Riot Fest 2025 in Chicago to talk about crafting a high-energy 30-minu...
Loviet at Riot Fest 2025 | Arena Energy, New Single Day & Old-School Grit
We caught up with Loviet at Riot Fest 2025 right after a fired-up 12:30 PM set. She breaks down her “arena energy in a...
Mac Sabbath Manager Mike Odd Interview | Riot Fest 2025
We caught up with Mike Odd — manager of Mac Sabbath — at Riot Fest 2025 to talk drive-thru metal chaos, the spectacl...
Oh He Dead Interview at Waterfront Blues 2025 | Portland, OR
We caught up with @OhHeDead at Waterfront Blues Festival 2025 in Portland, OR to talk soul-forward songwriting, st...
Oh He Dead Interview at @WaterfrontBlues 2025 | Portland, OR
We caught up with @OhHeDead at Waterfront Blues Festival 2025 in Portland, OR to talk soul-forward songwriting, stacke...
Dan Sheehan of Good Vibez on Cali Roots, Community & Festival Culture | 2025 Interview
We sat down with Dan Sheehan, co-owner of Good Vibez Presents and the visionary behind California Roots Festival, to ref...
El Kallpa Interview at Cali Roots 2025 | From Monterey to Peru, Roots Reggae with Global Soul
In this exclusive Music Coast interview, Peruvian-born artist El Kallpa opens up about his powerful solo journey, his se...
Chante on Island Roots, R&B Influence & Debut Cali Roots Set | 2025 Interview
Straight from O‘ahu to Monterey, Chante joins us at Cali Roots 2025 for his first solo set on the mainland! Known for ...
Ghost.wav Talks Genre Fusion, Adversity & Rise & Vibes 2025 Highlights | Interview
We caught up with Ghost.wav at Rise & Vibes Festival 2025 at Tico Time, fresh off their double set weekend! The genre-bl...
Common Kings Talk Legacy, Uncle Ed’s & Island Roots | Cali Roots 2025 Interview
We caught up with the legendary Common Kings at Cali Roots 2025 to talk legacy, family, and island pride. From rocking g...