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Regina Spektor: Soviet Kitsch
Regina rocked New York’s Bowery Ballroom for over two hours last March while supporting her record Soviet Kitsch. In between TV spots and overseas junkets she had some things to say to Tweed.
Thursday, 26 May 2005
Stewart Smith
Denali’s Maura Davis Explains
Maura writes to Tweed from the road and explains Denali’s influences, the changing lineup, and her feelings on gay marriage.
Monday, 22 March 2004
Stewart Smith
Metric’s Emily Haines Sings Political
During some down time in Williamsburg, Emily Haines and James Shaw of
Metric stopped for drinks with
Tweed at Vera Cruz.
Saturday, 24 July 2004
Stewart Smith, William Wallace
Canadian Duo, Tegan and Sara
In the midst of an exceedingly busy tour schedule, Tegan of
Tegan and Sara breaks it down for
Tweed.
Monday, 07 February 2005
Timothy Rogan
Bright Eyes live in Times Square
Friction at the door didn’t stop Tweed from rocking out to Conor Oberst and his “solo” outfit Bright Eyes.
Friday, 28 January 2005
Stewart Smith
Saddle Creek’s Robb Nansel
Knee deep in emails and office clutter, Robb Nansel took a moment from running Saddle Creek Records to answer some questions for
Tweed.
Monday, 06 September 2004
Stewart Smith
Mike Kinsella is Owen
Mike Kinsella, creator and brainchild of Polyvinyl-band Owen, talks about his creation, his influences and his lyrical focus on teeth.
Friday, 04 February 2005
Timothy Rogan
Edie Sedgwick lives!
Justin Moyer (of SuperSystem, formerly El Guapo) resurrects Andy Warhol’s affluent sidekick to sing songs about celebrities.
Thursday, 10 February 2005
Stewart Smith
Pandora: Opening a Better Box
Tim Westergren and Pandora open up new worlds of music to countless internet surfers every day.
Monday, 23 January 2006
Kevin Michell
Bella Lea: beyond Denali
Three from Denali’s latter lineup add a fourth and begin a venue-packing tour that will take them across the United States. All without releasing a record.
Tuesday, 12 April 2005
Stewart Smith
Denali’s Cam Responds
Shortly after Maura’s post, Cam Di Nunzio got back to us with his own take on Denali, growing up, and the presidential election.
Thursday, 15 April 2004
Stewart Smith
First Aid Kit Interview
FAK have just completed their new record
Frights and Shivers, due out July 27th on
Said Sew Recordings with a release show that night at the
VFW Hall on 904 Bank Street in Waterbury
CT.
Tuesday, 22 July 2003
Stewart Smith
Q and Not U, 2005
After a hectic year of touring and recording, Chris Richards of Q and Not U takes a break to reflect on 2004 as well as look to the future—of the band and of our country.
Tuesday, 01 February 2005
William Wallace
Mates of State Interview
Jason and Kori played a highly energetic [amazing] set at the free all-day Fairfield University show on September 6th.
Wednesday, 17 September 2003
Stewart Smith
Mates of State Kick it Live
Before rockin’ a sold out show at the Bowery Ballroom, Kori Gardner of Mates of State gave Tweed the skinny on 2004 and what to expect from 2005.
Friday, 28 January 2005
William T. Wallace
Tegan and Sara at the Bowery
After overcoming some minor hurdles, Tweed was able to catch the Tegan and Sara show at the Bowery Wednesday eve for some good fun and even better music.
Thursday, 13 January 2005
William Wallace
Greenzine’s Cristy Road
Cristy spouts on feminism, Cuba, the Bush administration, and her long running publication Greenzine.
Wednesday, 18 August 2004
Stewart Smith
Karate: Back at it. Still at it.
John Paul Chirdon of Said Sew Recordings sat down with the band Karate at the infamous Bar in New Haven
CT.
Tuesday, 30 November 2004
John Paul Chirdon
The Return of Rainer Maria
Shortly before their performance at the Northsix, Caithlin, William and Kyle of Rainer Maria sat down with
Tweed to discuss their new album.
Wednesday, 16 February 2005
William Wallace
Wrong Side of 7am
Saturday Looks Good To Me interviews with
Tweed and closes the night at the Northsix.
Thursday, 23 December 2004
Stewart Smith, Tim Rogan
Friends For Heroes Interview
Friends for Heroes duo Brendan Bosworth and Josh Ottum recently sent us their soft electro-pop debut
Years in a Costume and we prompty requested an interview.
Wednesday, 18 February 2004
Stewart Smith
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2026-07-04 13:56:39
Congress, congress, senate, Bella Lea, Owen, Everloving Records, Robb Nansel, Metric, Iran, Emily Haines, End report.
After some mutual admiration, Christopher answered questions about the band’s beginnings, its disappeared member, DC gentrification, and other hairy politics.
Krist talks about his new book.
The Intel-based recycled rock spectacle Alexei Shulgin, AKA 386DX, performed live last night at Location One in New York City.