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Rebecca Smith

Shaky Knees 2018: Frankie Rose x Vinyl Mag

Posted on June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 by Rebecca Smith

It’s widely believed that keeping something wild in captivity will only cause it to wither. Frankie Rose might be the exception that rule. A veteran songwriter who forged her rightful place in indie rock history with bands like Dum Dum Girls, Crystal Stilts and Vivian Girls, she now enjoys the artistic freedom that comes along…

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SXSW 2015 with Fictionist

Posted on April 17, 2015April 17, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

It’s no secret the music industry can be a fire-breathing beast; if you’re not careful, you could get burned. Fictionist of Provo, Utah is doing their best to make sure that doesn’t happen. After getting dropped from Atlantic Records last year, the band that consists of Stuart Maxfield (lead vocals, guitar) Robbie Connolly (lead vocals,…

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SXSW 2015: Geographer x Vinyl Mag

Posted on April 3, 2015April 6, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

In a noticeable evolution, Geographer’s new album Ghost Modern tells a story about what to do once you’ve realized life is meaningless – with melodies that range from delicate to danceable. We caught up with lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Deni, after his show on the last day of South by Southwest to talk about the…

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SXSW 2015: Fatherson x Vinyl Mag

Posted on April 2, 2015April 1, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

For those in the know, Fatherson coming to America is big deal. Though well-loved and celebrated in their home of Glascow, Scotland, the three-piece has been making waves in the states with their single “I Like Not Knowing.” We got together with Ross Leighton, Marc Strain, and Greg Walkinshaw during South by Southwest with some…

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SXSW 2015: Twin Peaks x Vinyl Mag

Posted on April 1, 2015April 1, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

  “We were wingin’ it the whole time.  We’re still wingin’ it, and it’s going great.” When the founding members of Twin Peaks decided to drop out of college and pursue music fulltime, they really were just “wingin’ it.” A philosophy that has worked out so well for the group, they’ve decided to live their lives…

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SXSW 2015: Palma Violets x Vinyl Mag

Posted on March 30, 2015April 1, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

  Whether it’s thrashing around on stage night after night or secluding themselves on a sacred mountain in Wales, Palma Violets knows that sometimes, it takes a little balance to make good rock ‘n roll. We sat down with lead vocalist/guitarist Samuel Fryer and keyboardist Pete Mayhew at South by Southwest to find out all about their…

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SXSW 2015: Survival Guide x Vinyl Mag

Posted on March 30, 2015April 1, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

  Emily Whitehurst is doing things a little different these days. After years of singing for the San Francisco favorite Tsunami Bomb as Agent M, she’s headed out on her fuzz rock solo endeavor, aptly named Survival Guide. We got a few minutes for an impromptu interview with her find out the basics about her…

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SXSW 2015: Guantanamo Baywatch x Vinyl Mag

Posted on March 27, 2015April 1, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

  “If a technical bass player were to watch what I’m doing, they would probably start to cry.” Guantanamo Baywatch is definitely NSFW. Listening to their laid back, surf pop melodies in any professional situation would surely induce the uncontrollable desire to strip off that business casual pantsuit, find a bikini, and head for open…

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SXSW 2015: Clean Bandit x Vinyl Mag

Posted on March 26, 2015April 1, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

Clean Bandit prides itself on gracefully meshing house and classical music while collaborating with some of the best vocal artists and DJs in the world. Their smash hit “Rather Be” featuring Jess Glynne has been a huge turning point for the band. We sat down with brothers Jack and Luke Patterson, who play keyboard and…

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SXSW 2015: Parlour Tricks x Vinyl Mag

Posted on March 25, 2015April 1, 2015 by Rebecca Smith

Made up of three girls and three boys, Parlour Tricks’ sound is every bit as balanced and effortless as their group dynamic. We caught up with Lily, Brian, Morgane, Angelo, DeeDee, and Terry during South by Southwest to chat about their upcoming debut album, Broken Hearts/Bones, changing their name, and some interesting pre-show rituals. Vinyl Mag:…

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