Category: Interviews
CMJ 2015: Tuff Sunshine x Vinyl Mag
Industrious post-punk band Tuff Sunshine sit down with us to talk answering a crowd’s call, making it in NYC and one trick bands. Brooklyn-based and unpretentious, band members John Leitera, Ani Cordero and Turner Stough took over Union Pool Oct. 17 at the CMJ Music Marathon Team Clermont showcase. Tuff Sunshine’s next record, Fire in…
CMJ 2015: Good Morning x Vinyl Mag
Upon first glance, you might think Good Morning hails from New York City, with Katz’s Delicatessen proudly displayed on Stefan Blair’s sweatshirt. But then they open their mouths, and their Australian heritage is obvious. Vinyl Mag spent a great afternoon bantering with Good Morning’s Stefan Blair and Liam Parsons, who met in high school but…
CMJ 2015: Violent Mae x Vinyl Mag
Becky Kessler and Floyd Kellogg didn’t meet with the intention of becoming a band, but with their first album release in 2013 and another coming up next month, we’re glad Violent Mae found one another. The duo, who live five hours apart from one another—Floyd on an island off the coast of Massachusetts and Becky…
CMJ 2015: Acid Dad x Vinyl Mag
“We’re on the f*cking fast track.” On Thursday, Oct. 15, Acid Dad shook the walls of Our Wicked Lady in Brooklyn, New York at their second CMJ performance. The Brooklyn local band has only been together about a year, but their sound has an effortlessly seasoned blend that only comes with the most organic of…
CMJ 2015: Malia Grace x Vinyl Mag
Soulful pop singer Malia Grace is heading to New York this week to perform at CMJ Music Marathon. The Austin-based singer-songwriter has already made a name for herself in her hometown, between playing local weddings and being invited to perform at South by Southwest. Now, Malia is set to drop her debut EP on October…
CMJ 2015: Mitski x Vinyl Mag
Mitski Miyawaki, known mononymously as Mitski, is a DIY singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, NY. She released her first record LUSH just three years ago, and her most recent LP bury me at makeout creek didn’t take long to capture the attention of music critics for its raw and unabashed approach to production and songwriting. The record…
Yoga & Wellness at Catskill Chill
It’s been a festival filled summer for Vinyl Mag and we’re not slowing down anytime soon. While we are still full steam ahead, we want to be mindful to not run ourselves ragged. Lucky for us, and everyone else heading to Hancock, NY, this weekend, Catskill Chill will be providing some wellness activities that…
Coolin’ Down for a Cause: WaterLockn’ X Vinyl Mag
You’ve been in a hot field all day with sun beating down, there’s no shade in sight and you’re at the point where you don’t know if you have a tan or you’re just caked in dust. If you happen to be at a music festival that features some sort of body of water, this…
Sydney Eloise x Vinyl Mag
Last March, Atlanta based singer-songwriter Sydney Eloise spoke with Vinyl about street style. Nearly a year and a half later, she’s completed her debut record Faces under Sydney Eloise and the Palms due out on September 22 via The Cottage Recording Company. In our recent conversation with Sydney, we discussed the recording process for the record,…
Celebrating 20 Years of Gathering of The Vibes: Founder Ken Hays x Vinyl Mag
Gathering of the Vibes has a rich history, a strong family, and a visionary as a leader. Over the past 20 years the festival has developed into a musical experience that is built on community and a deep love for music. The festival that many have come to love today started out as a weekend…