Born and raised in mid 80’s East LA, Hill was raised in a musical home, his father a music teacher, he was quickly influenced by the likes of Neil Young, Dylan, Bach, Ray Charles, James Brown and The Beatles. Hill began playing the bass initially, but eventually he would pick up guitar, piano and drums as his musical horizons began to expand. In this interview we talk about Hill’s youth and what inspired him to begin playing music, participating in groups such as PAINT and Roscoe’s Band before writing and recording his own solo material for Calico Discos. I’ve personally been listening to Hill’s music this past month non stop. His visual representation of the west is clear and poetic and I’m very much looking forward to everything he does!

Kohll and Madden both grew up in the 90’s and were influenced by the likes of Hendrix, Prince, The Stones, and The Band’s The Last Waltz. Playing in various projects before meeting each other, the duo would soon hit it off in New York, sharing a mutual fondness for the classic rock bands of the day, they then decided to ultimately invest in their friendship and immediate, artistic chemistry and form one of the coolest bands out right now, Color Green. With the release of their groundbreaking EP, the band would soon link up with the likes of Aquarium Drunkard and ORG Music to release their 2022 full length LP, putting them in direct contact with the sun to take over the system!

Born and raised in Colorado, Byerley relocated to Oxford, England with his family for a brief time before settling in Macon, GA where he was influenced by the likes of Nirvana’s “Unplugged”, and Green Day’s groundbreaking “Dookie”, skateboarding and the SST catalog during his more formative years. Prior to forming the NYC based Emergency Group, Byerley participated, and still does, in a group called Plates Of Cake before venturing into the sights and sounds of Emergency Group with members Robert Boston, Dave Mandl and Andreas Brade. They released a wonderful tape with the folks over at Island Hours Recordings entitled “Inspection Of Cruelty” and have been carving a unique trail ever since. In this interview we explore his youth and influences, his artistic trajectory leading up to Emergency Group, current projects in the works and much more!

Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Thompson became quickly enamored by artists such as Merle Haggard, Slayer and various psych outfits before dialing in his real passion for the steel guitar. Thompson’s a talented dude as he provokes the outlaw landscapes in this rather strange media frenzy world we live in, but his music is honest, hopeful and above all, present. In this interview we talk about his childhood growing up in the influential south, acquiring his first guitar from his uncle, touring and playing shows, the manifestation of his raspberry masterpiece working on a new album and much more!

Born and raised in Rochester, NH, Tuttle was influenced by the likes of Billy Idol, Poison, The Ventures and Bon Jovi. Participating in many punks bands, he eventually relocated to Boston where he formed his longtime running outfit, The Mules. Tuttle has relocated records on labels such as Trouble In Mind, Burger Records, Six Tonnes De Chair Records and more. In this interview we explore Tuttle’s childhood and what influenced his youth and musically interest, pursuing music as soon as he became of age and what that journeys been like for him ever since!

Based In Oakland, CA, Conrad is an explosive, prolific force of creative freedom and meditation. Helping to fuel the ever glowing church of texture, Inner Islands, Conrad has released many titles over the years under projects such as Channelers, Ashan and his duo project with partner Rosa Beach Mason. In this interview we talk about Conrad’s youth as he grew with influences such as Nirvana, Beck, Moby, Saturday Night Fever - Soundtrack, creating music for the label and what he's been currently working on.

Raised in Northern Utah and influenced by his grandfather’s music collection, Burton found himself completely transformed by the Harry 'Haywire' McClintock classic, "The Big Rock Candy Mountain” and the rest is history! Burton has a released a number of wonderful records with sprawling guitar work, romantic tones and textures and a deep yearning for hope. It was nice speaking to Burton about growing up, getting into music, some of his records on Tompkins Square and most recently a terrible car-accident that him and the Sylvie folks endured. We’ve attached his Go Fund Me at the bottom if you feel so inclined to make a donation!

Upon first hearing Cactus Lee and the musical sincerity of Kevin Dehan, I was in complete shock. The music reminded me of m y childhood, growing up on backroads, going to the gas station like it was your own playground, rolling hills of memories and feeling that have faded… Dehan’s songwriting and subtle vocal deliveries are sobering and like a cup of warm tea, heartfelt and comforting. An immediate favorite and something I can’t keep out of my ears all week, I think I finally found a body of music I can grow with this Summer. It was a privilege speaking to TX native about growing up, getting into music, what inspires him, Cactus Lee and of course what is coming down the line.

Formed from the genius of Henry Barnes in the mid to late 90s, AFC has been the ultimate spiritual vessel for Barnes’ self made, self revolutionized music for over 20 years. As diverse as the universe , as organic as nature, AFC is part of a chemical reaction in the brain and in the land, mixing with stellar stringed instruments (all hand made by Barnes’) and vibrating electronic chaos. It was a total honor speaking with Barnes as I’ve been a huge fan of his work for ten years now! In this interview with briefly speak on his unique process and approach to writing as well recording music, stage life vs. recording life and much more!

Born and raised in Romford, East London and now a fellow Tennessean, Spencer Cullum Jr. is a natural who’s style blends that of the late Bert Jansch and the wonderful Canterbury scene of the 1960s and 70s. His most recent project, "The Spencer Cullum’s Coin Collection” sprawls across poetic landscapes and express rich interest in enlightening folk melodies and stellar compositions. It was a pleasure speaking to Cullum about picking up the pedal steel, moving across the world to pursue his love and passion for music, putting out an incredible body of work and what lies ahead for the Coin Collection project this April.