“There were plenty of times when I worried that I was just screaming in the reader’s face...” — A conversation with Hell is a World Without You author, Jason Kirk about writing memorable characters, the early 00s music scene, deconstructionism, and what’s coming next.
Read More“Bombing on stage isn’t something that affects me. I think the worst is yet to come.” — a conversation with comedian/musician Brice Evans about what inspired him to start doing standup, being unafraid of failure, and the art of telling dirty jokes while a family of five is just trying to enjoy their chimichangas ten feet away.
Read More“Dreams are never to be limited to another person’s expectations.” — a conversation with singer/songwriter Jeremy Todd about failure, the virtuous pursuit of the perfect song, and his excellent new solo album.
Read More“As long as we like the songs, I’m happy. If other people like the songs too, I’m even happier.”—A Conversation with Zach Arnold of Bad Ghost about their new EP, being mean in the studio, and what happens when we die.
Read More“Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously” — a conversation with David Curtis (Run Kid Run / Side Walk Slam) about old records, lessons learned, and new beginnings.
Read More“My Music Is My Heart.”—A conversation with musician Tyler Collins of Bareheart about heart-on-sleeve writing, old band days, and the importance of finding your voice in difficult times.
Read More“Our Eyes Are Definitely Set Towards What’s to Come Rather Than Where We’ve Been” —A Conversation with Carbondale’s Trophy Shop about the making of their new EP, One Eighteen, the friendship that forms the foundation of their band, and a certain beloved, checkered floor venue in Herrin.
Read MoreA conversation with Joshua Clifton about running an independent record label, being in a band, and the ever changing idea of success.
Read More“But you kinda have to put yourself out there anyway and see what happens.” — A conversation with Heather Hammers about her music career, songwriting, and the difficulty of sharing your art with those you’re closest to.
Read More"I don't talk about my feelings that often. Writing helps get 'em out."— A conversation with Eric Smith about pop punk bands, tour memories, and the lessons learned from writing his new young adult novel, The Girl and the Grove.
Read More"Having Doubts is a Shape-Shifting Oblivion"—A conversation with young adult author Dave Connis about writing, music, writing music, and battling self doubt.
Read MoreA conversation with TW Walsh about Terrible Freedom, lyric writing, and letting go of delusion.
Read MoreA conversation with young adult author KC Schreiber about imposter syndrome, self doubt, and finding motivation.
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