Archive | December, 2009
Shred News Staff Interviews: Bekka
Bekka Collins is the youngest member on the Shred News staff and when she does press some venue security guards don't believe she's actually with a publication. But Bekka's proving them wrong with her hard work (you know all those sweet Tumblr&Twitter posts? Those are all her) and dedication to Shred. Find out more about Bekka and about the time she had to wear a dress that was fitted for her using a safety pin and six paper clips.
Continue reading...Shred News Staff Interviews: Craig
30. December 2009
Shred News Assitant Editor Craig Johnson sits down with Editor Kayley Guyette to discuss shows he's attended, interviews he's done, and much, much more.
Continue reading...Shred News Staff Interviews: Jay
30. December 2009
Jay Rowland is a writer and photographer for Shred. Find out more about Jay, how he got started and what he plans to do in the future.
Continue reading...Shred News Staff Interviews: Steph
28. December 2009
Kayley Guyette and Steph Mirsky sat down to discuss various aspects of Steph's life. From business related topics such as how she got started at Shred and how she got into the music industry, to more personal issues of most embarrassing moment and favorite show. The interview wraps up with what musical artist Steph most resembles, can you figure it out before the end of the interview?
Continue reading...Shred News Staff Interview: Ashley
28. December 2009
Ashley's is a singer song writer with hopes of going to Berklee next year. She joined the Shred News staff in late summer and has been writing ever sense. Find out how her first interview went, her favorite part of being on Shred and her future plans.
Continue reading...Shred News Staff Interviews: Jess
28. December 2009
Jess Grenier joined the Shred News staff in the summer. She went to high school with Craig and met Kayley at a concert. She has a huge interest in music and isn't embarrassed by anything on her iPod. Find out what Jess likes best about being on staff and what she collects as a hobby.
Continue reading...Shred News Staff: Favorite Interviews Of 2009
26. December 2009
Shred News launched in May 2009 and the staff has been busy doing press nonstop since the launch. But for the staff some interviews stood out more than others. Find out what bands were the staffs favorite to interview.
Continue reading...Know Them Before They’re Famous: Letterday
25. December 2009
Boston and Massachusetts in general have always been the birthplace of many great bands. Who knows what the factor is for that. Maybe it’s just sheer coincidence. Letterday, a band from Boston, is one of the many bands that have had the opportunity to keep Massachusetts’ music reputation.
Continue reading...The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Pin Points and Gin Joints Review
25. December 2009
Local Boston group The Mighty Mighty Bosstones formed in 1983, have just released their first studio album in seven years, following a December 2003 hiatus.Pin Points and Gin Joints stays true to the Bosstones’ roots, pumping out 14 tracks of high energy punk/ska fusion party songs. For listeners new to The Bosstones, Pin Points and Gin Joints is a place as good as any to get started.
Continue reading...After Midnight Project Interview
23. December 2009
Jay sits down with the After Midnight Project is discuss how they got started and where the name came from. Musical and not so musical influences they have, why they hang out with their fans (even if they get yelled at for it) and their future plans.
Continue reading...Interview With Building Rome
23. December 2009
Bekka talks with Jon Heisserer of Building Rome to discuss how the band got started and the name idea. Curious how Jon got started playing music? Bekka gets you an answer for that too. Discussed is the recording process behind their album Nightmare and how it differs from previous albums.
Continue reading...After Midnight Project – Lets Build Something to Break Review
23. December 2009
The Los Angeles band, After Midnight Project, stepped onto the scene back in 2004 when Jason Evigan decided to get a group of guys together to start playing the music he'd written. The band consists of Jason Evigan (vocals), TJ Armstrong (bass, vocals), Christian Meadows (guitar), Danny Morris (drums), and Spencer Bastian (guitar). In 2007 the band self released their first EP, The Becoming, which caught the attention of Universal Motown. In 2009 they played Van’s Warped Tour as well as releasing their full length album, Let’s Build Something To Break.
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30. December 2009
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