Interviews
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Pas Musique – Thanks for Asking – by Liam Sweeny. We caught up with Pas Musique, and talked music. Here’s where the talk went. RRX: We have to play somewhere, and sometimes those places have more going for them than a stage and a power outlet. What is a memorable place you played, and bonus […]
New Monarchy – An Xperience Interview – by Sketchy Hubris. “Thinking of the thoughts that I’m used to sharing / But wait, no one’s caring …” The Machine / New Monarchy Alternative rock band New Monarchy named themselves after growing up in a constantly changing environment, which influenced their worldviews: In 2017, members Dan Shapiro […]
Alyssa Ladzinski – An Xperience Interview – by Liam Sweeny. We met up with aerial acrobat and circus manager Alyssa Ladzinski. These are the loops she took us through. RRX: Watching your acrobatic work isn’t something I could do drunk and not get the spins, which is why I’m glad I don’t drink. How do […]
The Belle Curves – Interview – Thanks for Asking! – by Liam Sweeny. We connected with Delaney Hafener of “The Belle Curves,” and we got the deets on an amazing musician. RRX: Every artist’s first song is a milestone. But so is the latest song. Describe the first song/album you recorded, and also the latest […]
Greg Cortelyou – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Greg Cortelyou is a 50-plus-year veteran musician, educator, performer, collector, and all-around great guy. I had the good fortune to meet him recently and talk about his extensive career as a drummer in the Capital Region. Greg has a ton of experience, great stories, and […]
Franché Coma- An Xperience Interview – by Rob Smittix. RRX: Thanks for talking to me. FC: No problem. You’re welcome anytime. RRX: My boss here, Art Fredette, sent me some of your new tunes and I’m really liking what I’m hearing so far. Looks like you just released “Science Craze” on August 2. We’ve got […]
Marcus Rafferty – Mudvayne – Interview – by Jesse Skinner. On September 10th, 2024, the legendary thrash metal band Megadeth is hitting Albany’s MVP Arena as part of their Destroy All Enemies Tour. They’ll be joined by the progressive metal group Mudvayne and heavy metal favorites All That Remains kicking things off. With Dave Mustaine […]
John Holmstrom – An Xperience Interview – by Liam Sweeny. RRX: Punk. You were the founding editor, and it ran for three years, not counting specials and relaunches. It was influential beyond its time. So I’m thinking there was a degree of the experience maybe aging you a little. Did you come off the mountain […]
Slab City – An Xperience Article – by Liam Sweeny. The Southern California desert. Sixty miles south of Joshua Tree National Park, there’s a city sandwiched in between a bombing range and the south end of the Salton Sea, a body of water so toxic that if the law meant anything, no one would bask […]
Jim McArdle – Interview – Thanks for Asking! – by Liam Sweeny. We caught up with Jim McArdle. This is what he had to say. RRX: Playing out is tricky because you never know what’s going to happen when you get there. Sometimes everything goes wrong. What was your worst show like? JM: My worst […]