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Interviews

Eric Krasno Interview Eric Krasno Interview
July 16th, 2010

An acclaimed musician in today’s jazz, hip-hop, and funk circuits, Eric Krasno is best known as the guitarist and co-founder of the soul-funk powerhouse Soulive. With his deep groove, bluesy attitude and jazz chops, Kraz’s signature sound stands out throughout all of his work. Kraz is also a founder of Lettuce and is currently on the road with his band Chapter 2 in support of his debut solo album Reminisce, which was released on Soulive’s newly established label, Royal Family Records. In the production world, Eric Krasno works with collaborator Adam Deitch as Fyre Dept, a project... Read More →


George Bellas Interview 2 George Bellas Interview 2
July 9th, 2010

George Bellas is a unique figure in the world of instrumental guitar. His fusion of technical facility and compositional prowess allows him to consistently deliver fresh material that both excites and challenges his listeners. The Dawn of Time, his latest offering, continues to expand the boundaries of his signature sound. At the same time, the record incorporates the neoclassical roots that have been a hallmark of his style since the beginning. I recently had the opportunity to catch up with George and talk about his music: IC: Congratulations on completing the new album – The Dawn of... Read More →


Misha Mansoor Interview (Periphery) Misha Mansoor Interview (Periphery)
April 24th, 2010

Always striving to expand the outer limits of their sound, Periphery is a band that’s living up to their name – and storming onto the progressive metal scene. After years of anticipation, numerous line-up changes, and several re-recordings, the Bethesda, Maryland-based unit finally unveiled their self-titled debut on April 20th, 2010. Leading the growth of the latest movement within the metal genre, Periphery’s style pairs the grinding polyrhythmic grooves of bands such as Meshuggah and Tool with the melodic sensibilities of pop music, and supports it with a harmonic platform... Read More →