Quick Hit Band Interview: Highland Kites

Highland Kites at Harvard & Stone

Q&A time with the band. Hope you enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? I think my style in a blend of folk and rock, with a little pop thrown in the mix.

What’s a dream venue you’d love to play at and what about it intrigues you? Here in LA I would say the Greek Theater. I don't know why but I've always wanted to play there- I love the ambiance, the sound and the fact that it's outdoors.

(Interview took place in June 2016.)

Quick Hit Band Interview: Zachary Kibbee

Zachary Kibbee at The Satellite

Q&A Time with the artist. Hope you enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? I would describe my sound as blues based rock n roll. There's definitely a SoCal element mixed in as well, most likely due to my love for both The Eagles and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

What motivates you to write your music? I've always liked to create. When I started playing music I found great satisfaction and happiness in writing. But sometimes I'll go weeks without writing and then turn around and write three songs in a day. So I guess I'm motivated by inspiration, and I try to take advantage of it when I have it.

Quick Hit Band Interview: Turbulent Hearts

Turbulent Hearts at The Whisky a Go Go

Q&A time with the band via Suzi. Hope you enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? I would describe our sound as Punk Rock & Roll! It's a mix between punk rock and rock n' roll. My two favorite things in life.

Would you rather be a 1 hit wonder known all around the world -OR- have a steady underground following? And then of course, why the choice? Well, one-hit wonders get the option of putting out a super hyped second hit, but they fail to be as good as the first one. But suppose a one-hit wonder made a nice career out of the quick success made off that number 1 song? Doesn't sound that bad to me. I would absolutely love to have a steady underground following, of course. People who know & love the band and grow with us. But really, I could be happy either way. It's all about what you make of your opportunities!

Own Q&A. What’s new with the band or what’s next? To which the answer would be . . . we have a new album out NOW on Headcheck Records in the UK! buy it at www.headcheckrecords.co.uk for ordering details and, uh, we are going to the UK for a tour in July/August. It’s the Road To Rebellion Tour, a short lil run with our pals The Last Gang from Orange County, CA. It's going to be a blast! Big things ahead!

Quick Hit Band Interview: Fellow Bohemian

Fellow Bohemian at Broke LA Fest

A couple self created Q&As from the band via Alex. Hope you enjoy:

What is the creative process like for Fellow Bohemian? Most of our songs begin with a strong rhythmic foundation.  Each member of the band is a Writer and Producer, so from there, our sound begins to fall into place.  Our Rhodes player adds a darker ambiance by running his keyboard through various delays and effects, while our lead guitar player punctuates the songs with his jagged, chorus-soaked leads.  The final piece is the vocals and harmonies, which generally have a softer, airy vibe. That's the general recipe for our songs.  Bake with love.

What's next for Fellow Bohemian?  Anything cool coming up? We’re actually about to release our second EP sometime mid-Summer.  We’re wrapping up the mixes now, but we are super excited about it.  It’s a handful of songs that we’ve been playing at our shows over the past year, as well as a few new ones that we’re excited to drop.  We’ll be booking a handful of shows throughout LA to support the EP, then head into the studio again to work on our next release.

Quick Hit Band Interview: Tiger March

Tiger March at The Satellite

Q&A time with the band. Hope you enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? Synth Pop/Indie Pop

What inspires you to write your songs? Our songs are inspired by the things happening around us including love, loss, friendships, lovers, social interactions, etc.

What's a question you'd like to answer? We'll give you the answer...you can develop the question. The answer is...."only when there are panda bears present."

(Interview took place in May 2016.)

Quick Hit Band Interview: Earthsleep

Earthsleep at The Whisky a Go Go

Q&A time with the band via girlwolf. Hope you enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? We have sporadic melodic and grungy riffs tied together with dynamic bridges and heavy sections all pieced together in a progressive and adventurous structure. The intent is the journey. The only rule we give ourselves is artistic integrity. We aren't attempting to make a copy of a copy. We know what we want to say. And how we want to say it. We are not open to suggestion. This music is heavily introspective.

Is there a story behind when you knew you wanted to become a musician/singer? I, girlwolf, have believed I was a singer since I can remember. I was a child rewinding the songs on Disney tapes, attempting to match pitch. I have been at it ever since. Although, Earthsleep is my first band. I had never met someone who could write the way I would want to write, until Jonathan Bouknight of course. His brain has gotta be part of mine or something.

Own Q&As. How did Jonathan and I meet? Craigslist. What is Jonathan's nickname for me? Tyler Durden because he thinks he might be imagining me. I think I'm real though.

Quick Hit Artist Interview: Sachcloth & Axes

Sashcloth & Axes at The Echo

Q&A time with the artist. Hope you enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? I would just call it dark synth music. I was really into yaz and soft cell when I was starting out.

What's the story behind how Sashcloth & Axes started? The band started when my other band broke up and I still wanted to make music so I sat in a room for a while and it just all happened that way.

(Interview took place in May 2016.)