Archive | July, 2009
Family Force 5 Interview
While at Soul Fest 2009, Shred writer Nicole does an interview Chap Stique, Crouton and Na Daddy of crunk rock band Family Force 5. Discussed in the interview is the meaning of their crazy stage names, and what was their craziest outfit worn on and off stage. And a trip to Washington that ended in two members having to run back to get to the show in time.
Continue reading...Glamour Kills Tour
31. July 2009
On July 26, 2009, All Time Low announced, via their fan club, their first national headlining tour, with material from their latest full-length CD, that will be taking place this fall. The lineup includes three supporting acts who have all previously toured with them. The tour is sponsored by the clothing line Glamour Kills and will be held at small to medium sized venues across the country.
Continue reading...Craig’s Weekly Update #6
29. July 2009
Craig's weekly update returns after a one week hiatus due to Warped Tour. Two new bands to be on the look out for are mentioned. The upcoming CD releases section gets swapped out for a new section about clothing lines run by band members. Craig also talks about AFI and Hanson's new tours.
Continue reading...Four Year Strong “Explains It All” CD Review
29. July 2009
Craig and Kayley work together to review Four Year Strong's latest release "Explains It All". The album is eleven tracks, which features covers of popular songs from the 90's.
Continue reading...Adam Siska Of The Academy Is Interview
28. July 2009
Shred writer Craig Johnson catches up with Adam Siska of The Academy Is while TAI is out on the MTV Sunblock Tour. Discussed is how the tours going, has Sisky always wanted to be a musician and how recording Fast Times At Barrington High was. Also discussed is future plans for TAI.
Continue reading...NeverShoutNever Interview
28. July 2009
Shred News writer, Craig Johnson, gets a last minute interview opportunity with Christofer Drew at the MTV Sunblock Tour. Discussed in the interview is if Christofer always wanted to play music as a career, his influences and why he chose to play under the name NeverShoutNever. Christopher says he's pretty much an open book to the fans, but does show something he bought on a recent WalMart trip. And he shares how he feels about playing Warped Tour.
Continue reading...Four Year Strong Interview
28. July 2009
Emily Kaufman sat down with the pop-punk/hardcore band Four Year Strong at the New Haven, Connecticut date of The Gig Life Tour. The band discussed their new 90’s cover album titled Explains it All as well as their plans for the future. Watch the band recall their childhood aspirations and give some of their best babysitting tips.
Continue reading...Warped Tour 2009 Review
27. July 2009
Craig, Emily, Nicole all attended one date while Kayley attended two. Kayley and Emily did press in Connecticut, Emily even handled double duty for she was volunteering for Keep A Breast. Craig went to Massachusetts just wanting to see some of his favorite bands. Nicole hit the Massachusetts date to get pictures (check the Shred News Flickr). And Kayley also attended the Massachusetts date to volunteer for Music Saves Lives. All of us were busy running around between stages, the press tent and the tents we were volunteering at. But we all had a good time.
Continue reading...Interview With Alex Marshall Of The Cab
27. July 2009
Kayley Guyette interviews Alex Marshall, of The Cab, at the Foxboro Massachusetts stop of the What Happens In Vegas Tour. Discussed is how Marshall got started playing music, what he wouldn't be doing if he wasn't playing music. The recording process of the Lady Luck EP and how Cassadee Pope's ended up singing on the "Take My Hand" remix. Also, see who Marshall uses as a life line when asked to give a fact about the band, that isn't common knowledge.
Continue reading...The Bigger Lights Interview
26. July 2009
Shred Writer Emily catches up with The Bigger Lights while their in Connecticut on the Lets Make A Mess Tour. Discussed is how the band got started and where they got the name idea. Also asked is if their having fun out on tour, what it was like recording the Fiction Fever EP and the bands plans after this tour.
Continue reading...A Look At Paramore
24. July 2009
The year was 2006, Bayside was on tour with what you would think was the most unknown band in the country – Paramore. I stepped into the room, and the band had just finished setting up. The crowd was accepting, nodding their heads and tapping their feet to the rhythm of the beat, but no one knew who this random red-headed, female fronted band was. Hayley, who stuck to jeans and Harry Potter T-shirts, lit up the stage along with fellow band mates Jeremy Davis, Hunter Lamb, and brothers Josh and Zac Farro. After their set, they walked around the venue, shared Skittles with fans and were the most laidback people you’d ever meet.
Continue reading...Interview With The Ready Set
24. July 2009
Jordan Witzigreuter who preforms under the name The Ready Set took time out from MTV's Sunblock Tour to answer some of Bekka's questions. Discussed is how he got started, his favorite song to play live and favorite band. He also talks about what its like playing shows at venues as big as Six Flags.
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31. July 2009
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