Mind Equals Blown

MEB: You guys ended 2011 on a bit of a down note. A Lot Like Birds was supposed to tour with Dance Gavin Dance after releasing Conversation Piece, but when that got cancelled you guys kind of lost some stream from the release. Kurt Travis: Honestly, yes you’re right, it did kind of slow down

With all the attention A Skylit Drive has been getting since the release of their phenomenal debut album Wires… and the Concept Of Breathing, few people realize that the lead singer, Michael “Jag” Jagmin, actually has some goodies up his sleeve for fans all over. Read on to learn more about his solo project and

MEB staffer Ridge Briel recently caught up with Josh Sparks and Matt Schmitz, drummer and vocalist of punk/blues act Former Thieves. They discuss tour stories, vegan cooking, road fuel and much more! MEB: For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to Former Thieves? How long has the band been around? Josh

MEB Staffer Austin Gordon recently caught up with the guys of Make Do And Mend via email. Check out what they had to say about their latest EP Part And Parcel, as well as the resurgence of pop-punk, their new record with Rise, and more. MEB: First off, how excited were ya’ll for your dates

At Kansas City’s annual Buzz Beach Ball, the first ever concert held at the new soccer venue, Livestrong Sporting Park, MEB staffer Tim Dodderidge got to interview both of the dudes from Middle Class Rut. They discuss things such as the band’s cover art, biggest influences, and even some awe-inspiring ’90s hip-hop. MEB: After leaving

2011 sure seemed to jerk around Nick DePiro, Aric Improta, and Reilly Herrera. After years of searching, three remaining members of Fullerton, CA’s Archives finally scored a talented and notable singer in Tilian Pearson (ex-Tides Of Man), only to have Pearson abandon the project a month after the official announcement. Lightning struck twice though, and

MEB staffer Austin Gordon recently sat down with the dudes from Pierce the Veil on their tour bus to discuss the current “No Guts No Glory” tour, as well as details about their upcoming new record, getting locked down in Hollywood, and more. MEB: Let’s start with what’s going on right now, how is the

Mind Equals Blown staffer Shaun Tan recently had the opportunity to interview two members of Japanese Metal/Electronica band, Crossfaith. He spoke to vocalist Kenta Koie and Terufumi Tamano, who handles sampler/panorama duties, through band manager/translator Rew Kubayashi.