Category Archives: Interviews
Hannah Rose
| Tags : ccm, dance, Dream Records, Electronic, hannah rose, popNew artist Hannah Rose releases their first self-titled album in the first week of May (5/7). Check out this interview I undertook via email where I chat about her first single ‘Sea of Love’, her musical inspirations for the album, as well as her hopes for the rest of 2013.
This City Awaits
| Tags : alt-rock, red cord records, Rock, this city awaits, Video InterviewThis City Awaits is set to release their new album “…said the liar” on April 23rd. We sit down with the band and ask them about the concept behind the new album, their upcoming tour with Fight the Fade, and how Batman played into their bassist’s marriage.
Aquile (The Voice)
| Tags : Aquile, Aquile Gunby, Shoulda won the thing, The VoiceLast year on NBC’s “The Voice,” the world was introduced to the smooth sounds of Aquile. We recently chatted about life since the show, what’s next, and whether he’ll be working with Adam Levine in the near future rather than his coach, Christina Aguilera.
Victor Griffin and Jeff “Oly” Olson (IN~GRAVED)
| Tags : classic metal, Doom metal, IN~GRAVED, Place of Skulls, Victor GriffinVictor Griffin, formerly of Pentagram and Place of Skulls, and Jeff “Oly” Olson of Trouble sit down with us and talk about their new band IN~GRAVED. Check it out here.
Kingdom Band
| Tags : ccm, Dream Records, kingdom, pop, praiseKingdom releases their first self-titled album next week (3/12). Check out this interview I performed via email where I chat about the two singles ‘God of Fire’ and ‘At the Sound’, the album’s central themes, as well as their musical influences when creating this album.
RED
| Tags : brian head welch, hard rock, Matt Baird, Provident Label Group, Red, sonyRED chats with IVM about the new album. Want to know why it’s called “Release the Panic” and not “Glass House?” Care to find out if Jasen Rauch is really the gift to music Matt Baird said he is? Notice the album cover is BLUE this time around? Read on to find out.
Tiffany Arbuckle Lee (Plumb)
| Tags : ccm, curb records, dance, need you now, plumb, popPlumb releases her new album ‘Need You Now’ at the end of February. Check out this new interview I performed via email where I chat about the meaning behind the album, its central themes and the possibility of Plumb recording a worship album in the near future.
Southbound Fearing
| Tags : pop-punk, red cord records, Rock, southbound fearingBrady from Southbound Fearing and I recently chatted about how the fan response has been to their latest album Bad Dreams and Melodies, what this year holds for touring, and what we can expect in the future.
Matt Baird (Spoken)
Spoken is set to unleash their glorious return to the music world this month, so we chat with frontman Matt Baird about the new album, new band members, new label, and whether or not demons try to influence our lives. Be sure to keep checking back over the next couple weeks as we kick off “Spoken week” soon.
CedEnough
| Tags : CedEnough, Church Boy Entertainment, Dre Murray, Hip Hop, Lil' Dre, OKC ThunderCedEnough (owner of Church Boy Entertainment and Hip-hop artist) and I sit down and talk about what it’s like to start your own record label, launch other artist’s careers, work on a career of your own, and work as pastor/chaplain to the NBA giant OKC Thunder.
Brian “Head” Welch (Love and Death)
| Tags : brian head welch, devo, KORN, Love and Death, Nu Metal, P.O.D, The Whosoevers, Tooth and Nail RecordsBrian “Head” Welch discusses his band (Love and Death)’s upcoming album, working with Andrew Schwab and Mattie Montgomery, the Whosoevers, the possibility of a full KoRn reunion, and so much more.
Andrew Schwab
| Tags : Andrew Schwab, Books, christmas music, hard rock, Project 86Project 86 frontman Andrew Schwab sits down with IVM to talk books, Christmas Music, and how the fans are eating up their latest album Wait for the Siren! Read on to see just how amazing Schwab really is and how big his heart is for a broken generation of men.
KJ-52
| Tags : Air 1 Radio, Garth Brooks, Hip Hop, kj-52, tobymacKJ-52 talks big white whales, Garth Brooks, and what’s still ahead for this industry vet.
Lil’ Dre
| Tags : Church Boy Entertainment, Hip Hop, Lil' DreIndependent Hip-Hop artist Lil’ Dre sits down with IVM and talks about his most recent album and life as a husband and new dad.
The O.C. Supertones
| Tags : bec recordings, For the Glory, Jason Carson, OC Supertones, Punk, Rock, Ska, The O.C. Supertones, WorshipCheck out my interview with Jason Carson (Drummer) of The OC Supertone
A Past Unknown
| Tags : a past unknown, Metalcore, red cord recordsA Past Unknown sits down to talk about their upcoming album, the state of music today, and the backstreet boys… among other things.
Gideon
| Tags : Facedown Records, gideon, hardcore, Milestone, Sleeping GiantCheck out my interview with Alabama-based band, Gideon. See what they had to say by spiritual guidance from Sleeping Giant, their new album, fall touring and more.
Memphis May Fire
| Tags : Challenger, hardcore, Hollow, interview, Matty Mullins, memphis may fire, miles away, prove me right, Rise Records, Rock, VicesMeet Rise Records Rock / Hardcore band, Memphis May Fire.
Heath McNease
| Tags : C. S. Lewis, heath mcnease, Singer Songwriter, the weight of gloryHaving already put out at least two albums in the last 12 months, I chatted with Heath McNease about his newest new album “The Weight of Glory: Songs inspired by the Works of C. S. Lewis.”
Belle Epoque
| Tags : Alternative, belle epoque, Disillusions of Man, RockA few members of Belle Epoque (Kyle Istook – vocals & Sebastian Kerravcic – bass) were kind enough to take some time to answer a few questions for us about their return to the music scene & their new EP, Disillusions Of Man, that releases this Tuesday August 14th.
Love is…
| Tags : acoustic, Love Is, shelter ep, WorshipCheck out this interview with Brett Miller of Love is!
Inhale Exhale
| Tags : inhale exhale, john larussa, Metalcore, movement, red cord recordsJohn LaRussa, founding member & guitar player in Inhale Exhale, was gracious enough to answer a few questions about the band’s new album, upcoming plans, & more. Check the interview out below. The band’s new album, Movement, will release on October 9th on Red Cord Records.
Lessons
| Tags : Children 18:3, five points, Lessons, MetalcoreCheck out a brand new interview with JJ Snell, vocalist of Lessons, who recently released their debut EP, titled Five Points. Get to know the band a little better as we discuss the band’s background, album, & upcoming plans.
To Speak Of Wolves
| Tags : Metalcore, Solid State Records, to speak of wolvesGage Speas, vocalist of To Speak Of Wolves, was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions for us at IVM. Check out the interview below & if you haven’t taken the time to check out the band’s new album, Find Your Worth, Come Home, then you’re missing out.
Wolves At the Gate
| Tags : Captors, hardcore, Metal, Solid State Records, wolves at the gateStephen Cobucci of Wolves At the Gate was kind enough to entertain a few question
Eyes
| Tags : Eyes, indie, Rock, sheridan, WorshipCheck out this interview with Colorado Springs, Colorado-based band Eyes’ singer and guitarist, Dylan Roop. The band has some cool things coming up; keep reading to find out more!
Mike Guess
| Tags : fully convinced, Hip Hop, maryland, mike guessWhen it comes to the world of Christian Hip Hop, there are a lot of underground Lecraes and Trip Lees that have yet to be discovered. Which brings up rappers that you’ve seen on IVM lately including Yaves, Reconcile, Thi’sl; just to name a few. Check out, Mike Guess. A rapper based out of central Maryland, whom is starting to gardner a lot of attention in the state. He recently just dropped his debut album, Fully Convinced. Below is an interview I had the pleasure of doing with Mike about his music, faith and more. Also included is a link to a free download of his song, “Put Him on Blast” here.
P.O.D.
| Tags : Hip Hop, Murdered Love, P.O.D, Razor and Tie, RockP.O.D. is back after four long years to bring the house down for a whole new generation with Murdered Love on Razor & Tie. Sonny Sandoval, the lead vocalist, was nice enough to sit down and discuss touring plans for the summer, the current state of the music industry and of course, what to expect on the band’s upcoming follow up to When Angels and Serpents Dance. Check it out below.
7 Horns 7 Eyes
| Tags : 7 Horns 7 Eyes, basick records, jj polachek, Metal, throes of absolutionI caught up with 7 Horns 7 Eyes‘ “new” vocalist JJ Polachek to discuss all things 7H7E now that their debut full length, titled Throes Of Absolution, has been released. Check out the interview below.
Sanhedrin
| Tags : grindcore, hardcore, interview, Punk, Sanhedrin, Spirit Filled HardcoreSteven A. Cosand wanted to be my friend on Facebook about a year ago. I really did not know who he was until I read a post from Overcome announcing that Steven would be replacing Nicholas Greenwood as their second guitar player. We became fast friends and talked online almost everyday. At the end of 2011 Steven posted a link to his solo project Sanhedrin’s debut EP Pro Human, Pro Life. I was stoked to hear what he could do on…
Producer – Joel Wanasek
| Tags : hardcore, joel wanasek, Metal, producer, RockInterview with producer Joel Wanasek of JTW Recording Studio
The Color Morale
Recently, had a chance to sit down with The Color Morale and discuss faith, controversy, life on the road and yes, the upcoming record that many fans on anticipating. See what Garret had to say after the band, Baltimore show of the Fire and Ice Tour with We Came as Romans, Emmure & more.
My Ransomed Soul
| Tags : brendan frey, Metalcore, My Ransomed Soul, the chains that bind usSome people may not exactly know or have even heard of My Ransomed Soul. Now is your chance to get to know these Maryland natives as I got to interview their vocalist Brendan Frey about the band’s past, present, and future. He talked to me about how excited the band is on the release of their first ever full-length, The Chains That Binds Us. Check it out below.
Maranatha
| Tags : Collin Simula, Facedown Records, hardcore, Incarnate, interview, Maranatha, Metal, Sludge, Symphony In PerilI met Collin in California on November 22, 2003 at the Showcase Theater. He was playing in Shawn Jonas of Zao’s new band Symphony In Peril. We became fast friends, and I have followed Collin’s musical and design career ever since. When he posted the Band Camp link to his new solo project Maranatha, I was stoked to say the least. After hearing what Steven Cosand of Overcome did with Sanhedrin by himself. I knew Collin’s project had to be…
Project 86
| Tags : A Plea For Purging, Andrew Schwab, hard rock, Project 86With a highly anticipated (and fully fan funded!) new P86 album on the horizon, I chatted with Andrew about how this new record is different from their last independent release (hint, it involves bagpipes!) and what greatness fans can expect to be unleashed upon them… soon.
See The Light
| Tags : come & live!, interview, See the LightSo I was assigned to do a interview with one of Come & Live‘s newest bands See The Light. This band hails from southern California, and is helping spread the Spirit-Filled core to the masses. After digging up all the dirt I could find, and getting moved in to my new apartment . I emailed their drummer Teddy Ramirez. So here are some hard hitting questions with some heavier hitting answers.
Demon Hunter
| Tags : demon hunter, Metal, Rock, ryan clark, Scream The Prayer, True DefianceDemon Hunter just recently dropped their latest offering, True Defiance, via Solid State Records. I had a chance to talk history, 2012 tour plans, the new record and more. Check out what vocalist Ryan Clark had to say over our email chat.
Sent By Ravens
| Tags : Rock, sent by ravens, Tooth & Nail, zach rinerSent By Ravens have had a pretty big year so far. Currently on the road with Project 86, just wrapped a tour with Emery and dropped their spohmore release on Tooth and Nail Records, Mean What You Say. I recently had the pleasure to interview vocalist Zach Riner via email.
Thousand Foot Krutch
| Tags : hard rock, Rock, The End Is Where We Begin, thousand foot krutchNew album, parting ways with Tooth & Nail, and nicknames. Read on as IVM catch’s up with Thousand Foot Krutch’s frontman, Trevor McNevan.
Heath McNease
| Tags : Heath McNeese, Hip Hop, pigeon john, playdough, RedCloudI recently got to sit down with Heath McNease (and by sit down, of course, I mean e-mailed) and talk to him about the life and times of a man who never sleeps. With more albums out in the last year than many artists have in their entire careers, I wanted to find out just what makes the man tick, what inspired an entire 8-bit Nintendo themed album, and why it’s hard for…
Hannah Rose
This City Awaits
Aquile (The Voice)
Victor Griffin and Jeff “Oly” Olson (IN~GRAVED)
Kingdom Band
RED
Tiffany Arbuckle Lee (Plumb)
Southbound Fearing
Matt Baird (Spoken)
CedEnough
Brian “Head” Welch (Love and Death)
Andrew Schwab
KJ-52
Lil’ Dre
The O.C. Supertones
A Past Unknown
Gideon
Memphis May Fire
Heath McNease
Belle Epoque
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