Robert Duguay
Bassist and songwriter Joseph D. Rowland on revisiting “Foundations of Burden,” perfecting Pallbearer’s sound, and bringing heavy atmosphere to an unconventional venue.
“Art can be heartbreaking, but you don’t have to let it break your heart for it to be good. You just have to have the correct relationship with it, understanding that it is a continual exercise.”
“Vinyl is special because it makes the music less disposable, it makes listening a little less convenient. There is something tactile for people to hold and look at, an object to cherish.”
“Howl” was one of the hardest things Black Rebel Motorcycle Club has ever made. We knew weren’t going to make another album like it unless the spirit really demanded the songs — it raised the bar rather high.
“America hasn’t lost its historical and romantic legacy for British bands. At least that’s the case with us, anyway.”
Brooklyn indie rock act The Hold Steady will be at Suffolk Downs this weekend. The band’s frontman, Craig Finn, is a Boston native.
“You make it a goal — one day performing on a big stage, such as Boston Calling. To see it come to fruition is a dream, it’s awesome.”
Mogwai’s explosive sound has inspired numerous bands around the world, including in the Boston area.
Chicago singer-songwriter and pianist Neal Francis has been riding a smooth retro groove since the late 2010s, thanks to his stellar fusion of funk, soul, R&B, and psychedelic rock.
“When I think about blues music, I think about the musicians that came before me and what they had to say, all of those amazing guitar players. They were really playing a form of protest music.”
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