Interviews
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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...
The Paradox at Riot Fest 2025 | Pop-Punk Whiplash, Viral Moments & the NSFW Era
We caught up with The Paradox at Riot Fest 2025 to talk viral breakout “Do Me Like That” (hello, follows from Shaq, ...
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...
Brandon Hardesty of Bumpin Uglies | Raw Truths & Reggae Punk at Cali Roots 2025
We caught up with Brandon Hardesty, the frontman of Bumpin Uglies, at California Roots Festival 2025 for a candid conver...