A lot can change in 18 months — especially if you’re Dance Gavin Dance. Since my last interview with the band in September 2009, the group has seen a number of lineup adjustments (most notably the return of original vocalist Jonny Craig and screamer Jon...
About this interview: In this 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Nightmare of You reflects on their touring experiences, including harrowing moments on the road, cultural differences in the UK, and their disillusionment with the music industry. The...
Ever wonder what band headlined the first Warped Tour in ’95? The answer: Quicksand, fronted by Walter Schreifels. “At the time I thought it was a budget Lollapalooza,” he recalls. As he sips on a cup of coffee at Bonnerhaus, the Ryan’s Rock...
In a 2007 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Thomas Erak of The Fall of Troy talked about his vision for the band’s evolving sound, upcoming releases, the changing music industry, and his frustrations with genre expectations. He revealed that The Fall of...
I was straight edge in high school. Not one of those snobby hardcore sXe kids that only ate vegetables and refused to hang out with anyone that smoked weed, but I was the poser that would sharpie my wrists and sign English tests “Ryan xxx”. I broke edge my...