In this exclusive interview, we go in-depth with Kurt Feldman, the front-man of the Brooklyn-based band The Depreciation Guild, to discuss the band’s newest album.

DeadJournalist.com Exclusive Interview: Melissa Auf der Maur By: Chuck Norton 05.25.10 When Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted in late March 2010, I had no idea that DeadJournalist.com would see a direct impact. But, in the “stranger things did happen” category, it did. Prior to the March 30, 2010 release of Melissa Auf der Maur’s second solo [...]

DeadJournalist.com brings you an exclusive interview with Chuck Criss of the New York-based band Freelance Whales, whose debut album will be released on March 16, 2010 via FrenchKiss Records. The band will be touring this Spring with Bear In Heaven and Cymbals Eat Guitars.

In this exclusive interview with Adam Kittredge and Antonia Freybe-Smith of Jets Overhead, Kittredge and Freybe-Smith discuss performing at the Winter Olympic, how they are able to connect to an audience even at festivals, the evolution of the songs on their most recent album, who showed them the ropes early in their career and much more.

In this exclusive interview with DeadJournalist.com, Kelley Darlin of Those Darlins gives insight into the band’s creative process, their life on the road (including a great story about making friends with the president an oil company) and much more.

With a debut new album and several national tours has been an exciting year for the Murfreesboro-based band Those Darlins. Formed in 2006, Nikki, Kelley and Jessi Darlin (no relation), have been making a name for themselves with their energetic live shows and their country-tinged rock.

Several months ago, I got an e-mail from Marianne Dissard, the Tuscan-based artist, who released her debut album earlier this year. A few months later, I’m happy to bring you this exclusive – and extensive – interview with her.

Dissard, who was born in France and moved to the US at the age of 16, has a resume of artistic endeavors to make most (or at least me) wonder what I’ve been doing with all my time. Among the highlights are projects as diverse as her 2009 French-language album, L’Entredeux, produced by Joey Burns of Calexico and her 1996 documentary of the critically acclaimed and influential 1990′s indie band Giant Sand.

Singer-songwriter A.A. Bondy, formerly known as Scott Bondy during his decade as the lead-singer of the Alabama-based band Verbena, recently released his second solo album, When The Devil’s Loose.

DJdc Interview #74: Art Brut. In 2005, I couldn’t stop listening to or playing Art Brut. They stood, no, jumped out from typical indie-folk or dance-punk that was standard issue in the mid-2000′s.

Now, almost five years later, after releasing their third album earlier this year, Art Brut Vs. Satan, the band has further solidified their place as one of the most distinctive artists of the decade.

Originally from Columbia, MO, White Rabbits are among the next wave of New York-based bands finding increasing success in the latter part of this decade. Touring with the likes of Spoon, Fiery Furnaces, The Walkmen and Richard Swift, the band’s profile among music fans continues to grow. Known for their energetic and entertaining live performances, [...]

Despite not churning out the number of interviews this year as I have in past years, I’m thrilled with the quality DJdc has had this year. Our newest interview with White Rabbits is yet another insightful interview that brings you the undiluted view of the artist. Originally from Columbia, MO, White Rabbits are among the [...]