Devin Townsend sat down with Popblerd to discuss his latest album, Epicloud, The Retinal Circus London performance and what’s next for the former SYL frontman.
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The Popblerd Interview: Dres (of Black Sheep and EvitaN)
We got a chance to sit down with a hip-hop legend. Dres of Black Sheep fame talks to us about the Native Tongues as well as his new project, EvitaN. Their album “Speed of Life” drops today!
Questions with…Hiran Deraniyagala of Battlecross!
Battlecross guitarist and co-founder Hiran Deraniyagala talked with Popblerd on the bands recent Boston stop while touring as part of the Trespass America bill.
10 Questions with…Corey Beaulieu of Trivium!
While Trespass America might be winding down, many of the bands on the bill are gearing up for more tours and new albums once the the tour ends on August 28th. One of those bands with a new album in the works is Florida’s Trivium, whose untitled new album is due in 2013 tentatively. On the Boston stop of Trespass America, guitarist Corey Beaulieu sat down with Popblerd to talk about the new record, why Trespass was the best tour […]
Vans Warped Tour 2012 Report: Rise to Remain
Popblerd talks to Rise to Remain’s lead singer Austin Dickinson about the band, their experience on Vans Warped Tour, and what’s next for them in the US.
Five Questions With…Maximo Park!
Paul Smith is a gentleman and a good sport; he talked with Popblerd about producers, choreography, and what US fans can expect when Maximo hits the East Coast this Fall for their first tour Stateside in five years.
Vans Warped Tour 2012 Report: Polar Bear Club
Popblerd was able to snag a handful of minutes with singer Jimmy Stadt from Polar Bear Club at Vans Warped Tour 2012 in Mansfield, Mass.
10 Questions with…The Fades!
One of our favorite UK bands, The Fades, are set to release this monster of an album that we’ve been previewing for some time on the site (“ Meccano “, “ Joy “, “ Foot In Your Mouth “). Ragnarok is the beasts name and it is gooooood. Contender for album of the year? Definitely. Recently, guitarist/vocalist Dave Lightfoot took some time to chat up all things The Fades and what fans can expect when Ragnarok is unleashed on October 1st: 1. How long did Ragnarok take to […]
The Blerd13 (lite) with…Pete Adams of Baroness!
Pete Adams, lead guitarist of Southern metal band Baroness, spoke with The Blerd13 about the epic Yellow & Green double album, out now!
The Blerd13 (Lite) with…Hank & Cupcakes!
2012 is shaping up to be one of the best years for emerging new artists. One such “emerging new artist” you should know about is Hank And Cupcakes who are about to release their debut full-length NAKED following a scorching EP and their unprecedented, much talked about live shows. They chatted with The Blerd13 recently via email to fill you in on their origins and to tell you why they are a band you need to know about yesterday: 1. First off, listening […]
The Blerd13 (lite) with…Jason Bieler of Owl Stretching!
Jason Bieler is a songwriter/guitarist you should already know from his work with Saigon Kick in the late ’80’s/early ’90’s. If you didn’t know the man already through SK or through his work with Bieler Bros. Records (Will Haven, Soil, Look Right Penny, etc…), then his work with Owl Stretching is sure to turn your heads his way. Mr. Bieler recently chatted with the Blerd13 via email to talk about Owl Stretching, the state of the biz, and if Saigon Kick will ever play again: […]