Quick Hit Artist Interview: Slip

Slip at the Lodge Room (shot for Buzzbands)

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What is currently inspiring you in terms of music? I feel like this answer changes every so often for me, but there have been some live shows that have been really inspiring to me this year. Idles at the Wiltern was my favorite show in a while. Khruangbin at Desert Daze was like a masterclass at instrumental proficiency. Thom Yorke at the Greek was magical - Radiohead and Thom have been prevailing influences for me for a while, if it wasn't overtly obvious already. Aside from that I've been spinning Prince's S/T record almost daily for the past month.

What is one of your high or low moments and what makes it stand out? I think I need some more highs and lows as I've only played a handful of shows as slip up until now. Hopefully more highs than lows, although you can't have one without the other, I suppose. Get back to me in like a year or two on this one ;)

Own final thoughts: I produced, mixed, and to a certain degree wrote my debut album 'the cost' in track order. A lot of artists will typically write a bunch of songs and then piece it together after - I pieced it together as I went along, knowing that from the day I wrote and recorded track 1 ("the patient," which I wrote and demo'd in two days in my friend's garage). I feel like that went a long way in terms of how the album feels cohesive and has a narrative structure.

Quick Hit Artist Interview: Edgar Everyone

Edgar Everyone at the Lodge Room (shot for Buzzbands)

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How would you describe your music? I would say it's mostly Electro Pop. Synthesizers, drum machines and vocal melodies in the foreground, but I also come from an indie rock background so I add some guitars on the productions too. Keywords for the style: electronic, dancy, pop, glamorous, French Touch, melodic, and at times melancholic.

Do you have a favorite music-themed movie, tv show or book? And then of course, why the choice?  Ahah, I would say Wayne's World actually! Just because I used to watch this non-stop as a kid growing up in France. I actually had the version DUBBED in French which is quite ridiculous and later when I got older I finally watched the original version and it changed my life :)

Own unique thoughts: I lived in Hong Kong for 2 years! (note that in the movie Wayne is actually learning Cantonese which is HK's language ahah) And being there it actually felt like 10 years . . . I was in my early twenties and still working in an office, before I committed to music full time. I don't know if you're ever been there but Hong Kong is quite a magical place. I actually went back 4 times since I moved out. It's still in my heart. And now with the protests and the political tensions, my nostalgia for the place is more alive than ever.

Quick Hit Artist Interview: talker

talker at the Lodge Room

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How would you describe your sound? Grunge-pop. Walking the line between dark indie pop like Banks, and gritty indie rock bands like Wolf Alice.

Where is your favorite spot to write music? And why the spot? A. I honestly write all over the place, but while traveling by train, or by van on tour is super special for me.

Own thoughts. I'm really excited to be putting out my debut single "Collateral Damage" on Thursday 7/19! A little terrified of letting go and putting my music into the world, but so so ready and excited.

Quick Hit Artist Interview: Colyer

Colyer at the Lodge Room

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How would you describe your sound? If you time-traveled a person with a handful of their favorite late-sixties albums to 2018 and locked them in a studio with a bunch of instruments and an iMac, that’s what I sound like.

If you weren’t pursuing music as a career or passion, what do you think you might be doing in its place? If I weren’t doing music, I might be just another white guy in marketing.

Own Q&A. A total stranger picks a fight with you in a bar. This stranger is exactly your size and weight. You have done nothing to this individual to warrant such animosity, but the stranger really wants to fight you. And to make matters weirder, this stranger wants to fight you on the moon (and somehow this is possible). You and this stranger will be transported to the surface of the moon, outfitted in ultra-thin (and very comfortable) space suits, and rigged with lightweight oxygen tanks. You will then be expected to fight for 10 three-minute rounds. You can’t use weapons, there are no rules, and you cannot quit (unless you or your opponent are knocked unconscious). Do you accept this challenge? And — if yes — what is your moon-fighting strategy? *thanks to Chuck Klosterman’s “Hypertheticals.” Answer. I would most definitely accept this challenge because how could I pass up a chance to go to the moon? My moon-fighting strategy would be purely based on poorly demonstrated martial art techniques I’ve gathered from Hollywood movies, namely “Karate Kid” and “3 Ninjas.” All said techniques would prove to be inefficient due to the fact that I don’t know what I’m doing and the lack of gravity just makes it look like I’m doing tai chi.

Lodge Room: Dan Sadin with friends

It was off to the Lodge Room to catch Dan Sadin. I got an invite by his PR group. I didn't exactly know what to expect. When I arrived, there were seats set up in the auditorium. I thought that was a little strange for a local rock concert. I think those there also thought it strange as the bands had to encourage folks to take a seat instead of hanging out in the rear near the bar. The seats actually worked to create an intimate environment in a packed room for the various singer-songwriter/acoustic sets during the night.

Dan Sadin

Dan Sadin has some Bruce Springsteen vibes. His guitar and lyrics put you into a reflective mood. Also, just take a look at his song titles: "The Way That It Hurts," "Here Comes The Heartbreak," "Edge Of The Dark," and "Lost on Nothing." Those are some moody song titles. "Here Comes The Heartbreak" title makes you think of love that is coming to an end and you just know that it is around the corner.

Holy Child

Opening up the night were a number of his friends, many who backed him during this set so in a way it was a family affair for the night. Liv Slingerland, Talker, Colyer, Holy Child and FRENSHIP played mini-sets of 2 to 3 songs. Liv Slingerland is a musician who I've followed for a couple years as she used to back-up Lauren Ruth Ward. FRENSHIP is a band that Dan Sadin plays in. They had a fun time joking about Dan. They also put him front and center. They let him go off on his guitar during the songs. Talker is the name for Celeste, who also happens to play with FRENSHIP. She also backed up Dan during his set as did Colyer who brought some awesome Hotel Cafe vibes. Holy Child did a mellowed down version of their set that I saw at Echo Park Rising 2017. When I saw them setting up, I was wondering if they'd have any of the thrilling stage show that they put on at Echo Park Rising. It was definitely toned down, to work with the night's music style, but you could see traces of Liz's stage show presence.

Liv Slingerland