Written by Dave Goodspeed Nine Black Alps borrowed its name from a Sylvia Plath poem because it sounded bleak, but the music purveyed by this English foursome (Sam Forrest, James Galley, Martin Cohen and David Jones) is more pop than suicide rock. "Cosmopolitan," the first single from the just-released album Everything Is may have lyrics like You're not pretty enough/You're … [Read more...] about PG Interview: Sam Forrest of Nine Black Alps
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PG Interview: Micah of Giant Drag
Written by Quinn Everyone from Sedaka to the Partridges to the Carpenters has sung "breaking up is hard to do." For some, getting back together is sweeter that the first union. While Giant Drag's twosome of Annie Hardy (vocals, guitar) and Micah Calabrese (drums, keyboards) haven't experienced breakups/reunions in the traditional relationship sense, the inevitable meeting of … [Read more...] about PG Interview: Micah of Giant Drag
PG Interview: Tennessee Thomas of The Like
Not one of them is old enough to buy their own beer yet, but the three charming girls who make up the Los Angeles-based band The Like - Tennessee Thomas, Charlotte Froom and Z Berg - have already opened up for the likes of Tori Amos, Phantom Planet and Maroon 5. Tennessee, the drummer, is the oldest at 20. "In December I'll be 21 and Charlotte and Z will have to wait outside … [Read more...] about PG Interview: Tennessee Thomas of The Like
A Quickie With The Graham Colton Band’s Graham Colton
The first time I saw the Graham Colton Band, they were opening for the Counting Crows. I walked in halfway through their set, and couldn't take my eyes off the energetic lead singer - and neither could anyone else in the room. When they were done, the half-full club clapped and screamed, even though almost no one knew who they were. This band is that good, and that fun, that … [Read more...] about A Quickie With The Graham Colton Band’s Graham Colton
PG Interview: Clint Baker of Riddlin’ Kids
Clint Baker is a child of the 80s, whether he actually grew up in them or not. Schooled by an older sister in the ways of The Cars and Men at Work, he's developed a great love for a well-written pop song. His conversations are sprinkled with a healthy dose of awesomes and likes, tempered with sincere, southern hospitality. And he's as excited about his music and his fans as his … [Read more...] about PG Interview: Clint Baker of Riddlin’ Kids