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Dan Black interview on Side B – Not Your Average Pop

Dan Busheikin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:45:18 +0000

HPNTZ – the Rihanna/Biggie pseudo-mashup – may have garnered a lot of attention for Dan Black, but it is his album Un that won me over. Dan has an incredible talent for crafting catchy yet credible pop songs,and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to discuss his music with him.

The Balconies Interview on Side B – Off to Kindergarten

Dan Busheikin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:53:45 +0000

Total babe on guitar, her boyfriend on the drums, and her brother on bass. Seems like an odd dynamic, but it must be working – and the proof is in the pudding. The Balconies’ self-titled debut is not only undeniably catchy, but extremely eclectic while maintaining an original approach to indie rock. I caught up with the young Toronto band just as they returned from their tour of east-coast Canada

The Rural Alberta Advantage Interview on Side B – Already Gone Insane

Dan Busheikin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:11:25 +0000

Things have been crazy for the Rural Alberta Advantage. In a good way. The group has proven themselves as one of Canada’s best and most exciting musical acts. Even Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is down with them, according to the Globe and Mail.

Constantines Interview on Side B – A Live Band

Dan Busheikin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:50:18 +0000

The Constantines have been rocking their unmistakable jagged punk music for ten years now. Yes, ten years. I sat down with frontman Bryan Webb during their tenth anniversary tour to discuss critical reception of the Cons’ music, and what kept the band going for so long.

Basia Bulat Interview on Side B – Pressure is Good

Dan Busheikin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:34:50 +0000

Basia Bulat’s first record, “Oh My Darling”, grabbed the attention of listeners and critics worldwide. Now in the spotlight as one of Canada’s strongest singer-songwriters, Basia has released an amazing second LP, entitled “Heart of My Own”. I had the pleasure of chatting with Ms. Bulat about her latest release and what The Simpsons has to do with it. (Check out http://tinyurl.com/ckw2dn if you are a Simpsons rookie!)

Ra Ra Riot on Side B – Hard Not To Like

Dan Busheikin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:01:18 +0000

I think it’s impossible not to like Ra Ra Riot. Their poppy arrangements are equal parts beautiful and complex, and their debut full-length The Rhumb Line is one of 2008’s best releases. I got the chance to speak to two of the members about their unexpected and overwhelming success, and their plans for the future.

Andrew W.K. on Side B – Not What We Expected

Dan Busheikin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:50:24 +0000

His party anthems were once radio mainstays, but where is he now? Andrew W.K. is alive and active, having recently released 55 Cadillac – an album of solo improvised piano – as well as Gundam Rock, which consists of covered music from the Gundam Series. Additionally, Andrew hosts a show called “Destroy Build Destroy,” where he helps kids destroy things, build things, and destroy things again Yeah, that sounds about right. As you can imagine, I was thrilled to speak with the explosive Andrew W.K. and find out what the hell he is up to.

Don’t forget to watch my interview with Gonzales to hear more about the piano duel.

Apostle Of Hustle On Side B – A Little Bit Jaded

Dan Busheikin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:28:57 +0000

Apostle Of Hustle, the latest project from legendary musician Andrew Whiteman. Dan caught up recently with Andrew to talk about the new Broken Social Scene book, life in AOH, and how he didn’t have his first real job interview until he was 30.

Holler Wild Rose on Side B – You Can’t Help But Love Them

Dan Busheikin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:33:53 +0000

Holler Wild Rose’s “Our Little Hymnal” is a mainstay of my stereo rotation right now. The band crafts incredibly expansive songs, packed with ambient guitars and delicate melody. There’s a lot of love in this band, and it really comes through in the music. I met up with two of the members during NxNE to speak about their band. If you like what you hear, check out www.myspace.com/hollerwildrose.

Side B: The Most Serene Republic

Dan Busheikin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:08:06 +0000

The Most Serene Republic are a very unique group. They have a very intelligent approach to music, so it was truly interesting to speak to two of the members during NXNE 2009. I’ve been sold on MSR since 2005’s Underwater Cinematographer, which was preceded by the excellent Phages and followed up last year with Population. On Juy 14th the band is releasing yet another fantastic, diverse, and exciting record called …And The Ever Expanding Universe. For more, check out www.myspace.com/themostserenerepublic.