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Interview: Nick Martin of Sleeping With Sirens (2015)

It's been a big year for American rock band, Sleeping With Sirens after the release of their fourth studio record, Madness. Ahead of their Australian Tour, rhythm guitarist Nick Martin had a chat to us about the live reception of Madness, his work in the business side of the music industry and working in experimental rock supergroup, Isles & Glaciers. With his vast knowledge and music background, joining the band in 2013 has been an invaluable experience for him as a musician and business professional.

So how has touring Madness been for you guys so far?

It's been a blast. It's cool because I feel like we've just started touring Madness. It came out in March I believe but it wasn't until our South American Tour that we just got home from, that we really just started playing songs from that record so it's kind of exciting that we're just finally playing new songs and seeing what the reception is so far. It's been awesome so hopefully we have just as much as a great reception when we get to New Zealand and Australia and I'm sure we will.

Yeah of course. Especially playing new material it's all fresh and you see the crowd react to those songs live as well. I noticed that on Madness there's a lot of soft songs. How has that translated to the audience, seeing a different side to Sleeping With Sirens?

It's been surprisingly well. I've been in the band for two years now and seeing what their material was before and what has progressed to, obviously in the back of your mind you hope that people will still grasp on to what you're doing and still be into what you're writing even if it doesn't have breakdowns and chugga chuggas. So far it's been amazing. The reception's been great. We've done a good job with our new setlist in co-operating songs from Madness and old songs at the set is still very up-tempo and very intense surprisingly 'cause I felt like there would be parts of our record and our set that would almost be too soft or maybe put people to sleep. But for the most part, everyone's been really excited on everything so I'm excited and stoked.

It's kind of interesting because I spoke to Kellin [Quinn, vocals] (interview can be found here) before the album was released and I heard the track "Kick Me" and that was really heavy, in-your-face typical hardcore Sleeping With Sirens and to hear Madness have all these soft songs, I was actually really surprised. How did the sound develop for the band when you were working on the record?

I feel like it was a natural thing and there wasn't a day or a moment where we came in and said, 'Let's write an acoustic song today or let's write a soft ballad' - that was kind of the beauty of what we did with Madness. Madness really kind of sums of the whole process of writing our records that we just wanted to go in without ideas and without pre-conceived notions as to what we were supposed to write. It was really just about writing shit that we like and it doesn't matter if it's soft or if it doesn't have screaming in it or if doesn't have breakdowns - as long as it means something to us and that there's a connection that we have with it as a group then that's what it is. For once, let's just create art and music that we like and if people don't like it then that's okay too. We just wrote what we want and it seems like it's gone over well so far.

Yeah, for sure. I have been following Sleeping With Sirens since 2011 so I was nineteen. It's interesting to see the age demographic of the band's fanbase as well. Since Madness came out, it connected a lot with the younger audience. How does it feel knowing that the band has created some impact to actually connect with teenagers that are 14-15 as well?

It's great. We never go into a writing process or into a marketing meeting and say, 'We wanna market our music to fifteen year olds. We wanna market our music to thirty year olds.' It's always just a blessing to know that there's anyone listening to it and then to know that kids of a younger generation are connecting with it. I mean, for us, I think I pride myself and ourselves on spreading a positive message in what our music says even if there is a native connotation behind it - there's still a positive message at the light of the end of the tunnel no matter what and if kids can connect to that then that's great because I would much expose kids to a more positive message and I think that pertains to anybody. It doesn't matter how old you are and what your age demographic. I think that there's no reason that people can't connect with just being positive and being happy.

To read the full interview, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/interviews/nick-martin-of-sleeping-with-sirens-usa-talks-touring-madness-music-business-and-isles-glaciers

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The Co Founder ‘Old Programs/New Beliefs’ EP Review (2015)

Meet Hayden Eller. The man behind the music project, The Co Founder and an artist that has produced a moving EP titled Old Programs/New Beliefs. Using his own equipment to produce and mix his own material, Eller shows a fiery passion that has made him create songs that resonate quite well with the raw and honest acoustics. Even if this is only a start, his songwriting is profound and one that will provide a great sentiment to those wanting music that will build an emotional connection with themselves and the events that are happening around them.

It's interesting to see the creativity that comes from this EP and the idea of the "[Opening Credits]" and "[Closing Remarks]" is like hearing a movie play in the background. These are in fact snippets off a meditation tape titled "Body Scan Meditation - Guided Meditation" by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and I found that these provided an opportunity to just unwind before and after listening to the EP. However, I felt like these snippets of narration lost the flow of the EP and would've much rather preferred an opening and closing track - maybe if this was an LP, this approach could've worked.

To read the full review, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/albums/the-co-founder-old-programsnew-beliefs-2015-ep

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Interview: Kenta “Ken” Koie of Crossfaith (2015)

Residing from the city of Osaka introduces metalcore outfit, Crossfaith; a band destined for greater things one step at a time. As I spoke to Kenta “Ken” Koie during his run at Vans Warped Tour this year, it was clear that the frontman was taken aback from the overall feel of the festival. In comparison to their last Warped Tour visit to the States in 2012, they had the opportunity to be part of a bigger stage and play to a larger crowd of people, immersing themselves in wall of deaths and circle pits. “It’s been amazing,” Koie mentions as he talks about Warped Tour this year. “This is the second time we’re doing Warped Tour. In the first one, we were on a smaller stage but this year, we are playing on the Monster stage and the heaviest bands play on that stage: While She Sleeps, The Amity Affliction etc. It’s like a school summer trip.”

Feeling nostalgic about his achievements, Koie was impressed by how far Crossfaith have garnered international success. Since the band’s formation in 2006, Crossfaith have toured with big names in the metalcore scene with bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, Architects and Enter Shikari. From playing as a support act and rapidly moving their way up to headlining their own shows, Koie couldn’t believe how much the band had accomplished in almost a decade. With a small country like Japan, it’s hard to expand your horizons especially with the struggling scene of Rock music in Asia. Here, Koie expresses himself in a deeper way by reflecting on his younger self. “I think we are the only Japanese band who has toured all around the world,” Koie enthusiastically says when asked about Crossfaith’s international success. “We’ve done so many tours outside of Japan and we did a couple of festivals in Europe and then Soundwave in Australia.”

To read the full interview, go here: http://heavymag.com.au/crossfaith-true-happiness/

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Lifehouse ‘Out of the Wasteland’ Album Review (2015)

I've always had a soft spot for Lifehouse. Having grown up with the band during my teenage years and listening to records such as No Name No Face, Stanley Climbfall, Who We Are and Smoke & Mirrors, I loved how intimate and honest the songs they created back then and it created a wonderful space of comfort whenever I needed something pleasant to listen to. With their latest offering of Out of the Wasteland, Lifehouse have brought a strong alternative rock sound in their music, maintaining a consistent sound that has brought a cohesive album...

I feel like in this entire record, Lifehouse have stayed in their comfort zone in creating alternative rock songs and it's unfortunate for myself that I felt a slight disconnect when listening to this album. Songs like "Hurricane" and "One For The Pain" open the album with good impressions but not enough to entice me as a listener. The songs are enough to be appreciated for what they are as they provide enjoyable alternative rock/pop elements, giving a similar sound to OneRepublic but the lyrics seem repetitive and mediocre.

To read the full review, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/albums/lifehouse-out-of-the-wasteland-2015-lp

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Interview: Derek Archambault of Defeater (2015)

With its long days, sleepless nights and the amount of travelling you have to do, being a musician is not a 9-5 job. To stay in the industry, you need to have absolute passion for what you do. Last year, Defeater’s lead vocalist Derek Archambault, turned to his fans and started a crowdfunding campaign of his own on PledgeMusic in order to find a way to pay for his hip replacement surgery, which totalled to $50,000 in medical expenses. In return, fans were given the Thank You EP, which was material released under Archambault’s side project, Alcoa. From here, Archambault’s life turned around for the better, making his work on Defeater‘s fourth studio album, Abandoned worthwhile.

“Post-surgery, I wasn’t in any pain anymore and I was in a much more positive place altogether so writing this record, I had pretty much no distraction and I was definitely in a much clearer headspace,” he says as on writing Abandoned. “We started writing the music the month after I had surgery so I was still walking on crutches and you know, going down Jay’s [Maas, guitar, backing vocals] house. Writing with them [band members] was a breeze and things would be a lot different if we had worked on the new record before I had the surgery. From the time I woke up from it, I’ve just been in the mindset of, ‘I have to pay these people back’. There are two thousand something people that helped me get back on my feet literally and figuratively.”

To read the full interview, go here: http://heavymag.com.au/defeater-positive-payback/

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Bring Me The Horizon ‘That’s The Spirit’ Album Review (2015)

Officially confirmed as seventh act for next year's Soundwave Festival, much hype has surrounded UK metalcore giants, Bring Me The Horizon, with the announcement taking place on release day of their latest LP, That's The Spirit. It's interesting to see how the band have developed over time, looking at their past roots of deathcore in Count Your Blessings and Suicide Season to having them form a solid metalcore foundation in both There is a Hell and Sempiternal. That's The Spirit show a different side to the quintet and one that took on an electronic/alternative approach with their music and having frontman, Oliver Sykes confidently showcase his singing side...

Having left their heavy roots, That's The Spirit encompasses a band that has openly approached creativity to a new light with several influences coming through in the entire record. Suffice it to say, it will surprise many people but if given a chance, it shows that there are no rules or obligations when it comes to releasing something as powerful even if it does appear "weak" in retrospect to other releases.

To read the full review, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/albums/bring-me-the-horizon-thats-the-spirit-2015-lp

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Interview: Dan “Soupy” Campbell of The Wonder Years (2015)

Since the release of their new record, No Closer To Heaven, The Wonder Years have once again brought out an honest, profound and empowering record that has been cherished by their loyal fanbase. Frontman, Dan “Soupy” Campbell struggled to write this record and as a growing musician, he wanted to put forward work that he was proud of. Having written three records of his past struggles with depression and fears, notably in The Upsides,Suburbia I’ve Given You All and Now I’m Nothing and The Greatest Generation, No Closer To Heaven contends to be the best record the band have released so far in their career.

Campbell openly shared his struggles with writer’s block and songwriting to him didn’t come as naturally as it did this time round. Having spoken to musicians from the likes of Ace Enders of The Early November and Jason Aalon Butler of letlive, discussing his struggles with them helped him recharge his creative side and make the most beautifully written record there is.

“The hardest part about writer’s block is to actually get some creative thought-processing for a record. Those guys were kind of immeasurably helpful for me. It’s good to have someone that you clearly trust as a songwriter and hear them say, “Hey man, you’re doing a great job.” It helps you not to second guess every single little thing, you know?

“It’s not so much eye-opening but it helped straighten my head out a little bit. Once you start getting upset about something, it manifests itself into a bigger and bigger thing and it just gets overwhelming. And it’s just great cause it just shook me out a bit and provided me the comfort of knowing that it’s gonna be cool.”

To read the full interview, go here: http://spotlightreport.net/on-the-spot-2/interview-dan-soupy-campbell-of-the-wonder-years-talks-new-lp-and-more

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Atomic Tom ‘ERA’ Album Review (2015)

Taking three years to record, mix and produce, alternative rock/pop outfit, Atomic Tom bring a whopper of a release with their latest offering, ERA. Creating a record themselves surely wasn't easy, however the passion and optimistic tunes that are on this record are sterling. With the band residing from Brooklyn, New York, it's safe to say they were highly driven and easily inspired for ERA, making it one of the best releases I have come across this year.

Capturing a wanderlust feel, "Now or Never" is driven by a powerful introduction with its guitar sequence. It's an energetic track that brings life to the start of the record with frontman Luke White bursting with feeling as he sings the lyric "cause I don't wanna wait, it's now or never". Empowering and upbeat, there's clear influences made from the likes of Rooney and a tinge of Carolina Liar, making it a strong opening track.

To read the full review, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/albums/atomic-tom-era-2015-lp 

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Interview: Andrew McMahon (2015)

Just before he hit the stage on Saturday night for Sydney’s show, Andrew McMahon was ready and willing to bring good vibes to the crowd. Being a passionate musician and having done several music projects – to name a few – Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate, McMahon had him bring tunes of positive impact towards solo project Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. In this interview, McMahon described how the Brisbane show had him amped up for the rest of the Australian tour and liked the idea that he was able to pick out songs that showcased both his current and past projects.

With his self-titled record being released last year, reception has been nothing but positive and McMahon was surprised at how many people had a good grasp of the new material. In compiling his setlist, mixing his old and new catalogue of songs kept things fresh and perky for the crowd.

“It’s great because it’s so funny – you just sort of have to travel. In the States I think we’ve been on the road long enough to kind of know what to expect and how to put a show together. This record is getting a lot of airplay so it’s kind of this different thing. We come out here and I don’t know what to expect so I try to do a balanced set and get a bunch of music in for all acts and it seemed to go really well last night. I was surprised that so many people knew all the new music and already had copies of the new record which was exciting but I love the ability to travel through my whole catalogue and sort of play for everyone.”

To read the full interview, go here: http://spotlightreport.net/on-the-spot-2/10-minutes-with-andrew-mcmahon-on-music-dear-jack-and-more

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Ocean Carolin ‘Maudlin Days’ Album Review (2015)

It's easy to assume that all bands start off with an influence of some sort. Whether it's from the music they grew up listening to or the people that have influenced them to start their own band, there is no conventional way of making music; you simply do it because you love it. Carrying over his expertise, frontman of Ocean Carolina, Michael Simone has had a myriad of opportunities to showcase his talents before the band's inception. Together with Simone's work in the EDM industry, what his band has produced is an album that offers an Americana feel - something that warms the heart with its honest way of making you feel like you can breathe the fresh air of the countryside. With Maudlin Days, they take you on a journey of something unique that thrives on its gentle simplicity.

Having reviewed Dawes' All Your Favorite Bands a few months ago, it came to my attention thatMaudlin Days evoked something similar. The record has its way of keeping you calm and serene and would be something that could take away the natural chaos life has to offer. Music is very empowering for many people and to have that opportunity to spin a record that takes your stresses away is a bonus. Each time you spin this record, you feel like you're on a jet plane, among the clouds while soaring above new heights.

To read the full review, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/albums/ocean-carolina-maudlin-days-2015-lp

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Interview: Jesse Johnson of Motion City Soundtrack (2015)

Since the start of this year, alternative rock band, Motion City Soundtrack officially kicked off their ten-year anniversary tour for their sophomore record, Commit This To Memory. What a decade it has been for the band and to have them be at the stage of releasing their new album, Panic Stations, next month, it’s hard not to look back on their past achievements. That said, keyboardist, Jesse Johnson felt like the shows brought together a community of fans that were there for nostalgic purposes. “I think as a record, the fans have all kind of grew up with it. I think it holds a special place for a lot of people which is why it’s really fun to play and watching fans enjoy themselves.”

After 2003’s I Am The Movie, Motion City Soundtrack’s second record was one that felt most at home in terms of the band’s sound and lyrical content. The transition between a band’s first and second record can be a tough one as expectations on a sophomore release can be quite high. The quintet had the opportunity to work with veteran Mark Hoppus (of Blink-182) and this gave them a chance to work with a producer that enabled them to find their place in their art. “Working with Mark [Hoppus] was the first time we kind of changed up some parts of our songs,” Johnson continues. “I think it was our first, as far as the learning curve, working with a producer that was doing pre-production and kind of finding a fine setting for some of our work, you know.”

To read the full interview, go here: http://spotlightreport.net/on-the-spot-2/interview-jesse-johnson-of-motion-city-soundtrack-talks-commit-this-to-memory

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Miguel ‘Wildheart’ Album Review (2015)

Miguel has been setting the bar high with his music. For someone that has a striking ability to apply himself, Wildheart is a sophisticated work of art. Since 2012's Kaleidoscope Dream, his experimentation with rock music has glued together his songs quite nicely, and the music on this record is no exception. The transition from his slick and contemporary elements of R&B beats has taken Miguel out of his comfort zone and it works. Wildheart is a refreshing look to why it's important to channel creative energies when making new material.

Miguel has had critics rave about his music for years and there's no denying that his thirst for showcasing something different is a speciality of his. The truth is, this record isn't formulaic. Although this record was released end of June, the hype surrounding the material continues. If you could pinpoint anything as good as Drake and The Weeknd, it shouldn't be hard to put Miguel at the same level as either of them. He proves that there's no conventional way of making R&B music, showing another level of excellency in his craft.

To read the full review, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/albums/miguel-wildheart-2015-lp

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Interview: Ben Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan (2015)

Being the only original member left from The Dillinger Escape Plan, lead guitarist, Ben Weinman is a wise man. Considering the longevity of the band’s career, Weinman’s insights on the music industry and its business side are topics he’s not afraid to speak about. There’s become a huge shift on how people digest information, making the world ‘digital’. “I think certainly it’s the Internet. It’s a great resource that’s also a homogenised culture because obviously everybody sees everything the same way at the same time. So, nowadays bands have a reference immediately,” Weinman explains as he talks about the Internet and the consumption of music online.

Through a digital platform, many musicians have a DIY attitude, providing them the opportunity to reach out to their target audience online. With Facebook and Twitter platforms existing, music no longer has a conventional way of being distributed. Musicians now have a choice to either sign with a label or promote their music independently. With scepticism still surrounding streaming music services such as Spotify, Pandora and now, iTunes Radio, Weinman states that there’s less control over how music is being promoted. “Music is available to everybody and an artist can easily get themselves out there [via Internet],” he continues. “The problem is that there’s no quality control. If someone is paying an artist, at least there’s some opportunity to be exposed on a larger scale.”

To read the full interview, go here: http://heavymag.com.au/the-dillinger-escape-plan-building-a-community/#prettyPhoto

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Brigades ‘Indefinite’ Album Review (2015)

Pure Noise Records seem to be pulling out some decent bands in their roster and Brigades was one I kept my eye on. With their fusion of pop punk and hardcore elements mixed together, I was drawn by their music as soon as I stumbled upon their EP, Crocodile Tears and damn was it good. But with their latest release of their debut LP, Indefinite, the outcome of it all was a little disappointing but nonetheless, this band has great potential.

If there's anything I criticise bands for, it's fusing together genres that work well but not being able to maintain my focus when it comes to listening to a full-length. Call me picky, but if the music does not have substance or there's no 'wow' factor in the songs, I just see them as of mediocre standard. When I first heard the opening track of Indefinite, I thought to myself that this album held some promise with the title track having an enticing atmosphere and mystery with its subtle twanging of instruments. The song takes on a bunch of influences from great bands like Balance and Composureand Basement.

To read the full review, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/albums/brigades-indefinite-2015-lp

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Interview: Brendan Lukens of Modern Baseball (2015)

Social media has provided a myriad of new opportunities for today's band; from Facebook to Twitter, we see the music industry constantly evolving through the instant connection brought by the Internet. Enter Modern Baseball - a band who fuse together the genres of emo and pop punk, containing infectious guitar hooks and emotive lyrics which tamper on subjects of love and heartache. The band have successfully garnered a loyal fanbase and founding member and primary vocalist, Brendan Lukens had a lot to say about the band’s current achievements when I spoke to him ahead of their upcoming Australian tour.

Having released two studio albums (Sports, You’re Gonna Miss It All) and three EPs, Lukens says that the amount of support from fans wouldn’t be as big today if the traditional method of word-by-mouth was still used. Sites like Bandcamp in particular have helped them get their music out there to a wider audience in both the US and overseas. “Bandcamp helped us share our music for free to both our friends and fanbase and this encouraged them to spread the word on our music,” Lukens says. “We got to the point where we needed to charge for music to pay for gas and everyone was like 'We've got Spotify right?' It's definitely helped us grow and it's crazy to see the amount of plays we’re getting on Spotify.”

With music streaming services like Spotify and now, Apple Music, Lukens noted that these have helped people deter away from pirating music. With the band members being in their early 20s, he understood the appeal of downloading music illegally thanks to its easy access. Growing up in a digital era, Lukens found that there were still people downloading the band’s material but mentioned that it was nice to see services like Spotify help musicians like him get paid.

Like most established bands, Modern Baseball was formed through the influence of others. Names likeMotion City Soundtrack and Say Anything helped encouraged Modern Baseball to make music, though Lukens admitted that inspiration for songwriting came from personal experience as well.

"There are definitely times where we're trying to say something, like a memory or the way we feel in a certain way while connecting to a certain style of music. A song like ‘Your Graduation’ went on to be way more angsty with a really basic chord progression. The songs speak for themselves and it’s kinda just what I have to say to people."

To read the full interview, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/interviews/brendan-lukens-of-modern-baseball-philadelphia-talks-social-media-higher-education

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Counterparts ‘Tragedy Will Find Us’ Album Review (2015)

The Difference Between Hell and Home was a solid album and Canadian melodic-hardcore outfitCounterparts succeed once again with their latest offering of Tragedy Will Find Us. What strikes as impressive from this band is their ability to make their songs intriguing. Instrumentation in each track is different than the last and each lyric pins right to the core of the shambling of broken hearts and soul-crushing fears all around. I don't think they're a band that's afraid of creating the music as confronting as theirs and something makes this band stand out from the rest.

When I listen to melodic-hardcore music, I think of spoken poetry. Spoken poetry that gets right to the core of heartache, pain and the fears embodied to a person. There's a sense of weariness in the lyrics that tremendously empower one's soul and Counterparts showcase this with confidence inTragedy Will Find Us. The record is short and sweet and it doesn't drag on for too long.

There is fast-paced instrumentation with intriguing build-ups that keep things more than fascinating and the poetic lyrics justify the intensity felt; the intensity of when things hit rock bottom and you're hurriedly scouring for breath beneath the cracks. "Choke" and "Collapse" contend to be powerful withBrendan Murphy's pain-stricken vocals flowing effortlessly in your ears. Pulsating with spoken words and angry rhythm of the guitars, there's an adrenaline rush. It's an envelope of fears with the darkest of times in each shadowing lyric, furiously pacing back and forth with the drum and guitar work.

To read the full review, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/albums/counterparts-tragedy-will-find-us-2015-lp

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Interview: Joshua Radin (2015)

Acoustic singer-songwriter, Joshua Radin has undeniably got a burning passion for music. Since releasing his sixth studio album, Onwards and Sideways his raw honesty in his lyrics displays signs of love towards his art, showcasing things that he has felt in his life. From a personal perspective, this album wasn't just your average release - it was a catalogue of songs that proclaimed his love for someone; a deep love nobody could understand except for him and him only. The way he just spoke his mind with confidence - where he wasn't afraid to take a courageous risk.

In 2004, before his music career kicked off, he had the help of his actor friend, Zach Braff showcase his tunes to the creator of Scrubs and this in return exposed his music to a wide audience, with "Winter" being one of the first songs engrained into the show. As a musician, Radin wasn't afraid to use his resources carefully and when it came to songwriting, his honest expression was something that captivated his fans, with the occasional metaphors that left everything open to interpretation. "I'd say they're pretty straight forward," He says as he talks about his lyrical content in his songs. "I made this song called "Old Friend" and on the album it sounds like I'm talking about an actual old friend. I wanted it to sound that way but it's actually a metaphor for love; remembering the time when that feeling of love - that was the old friend. But you wouldn't know that by listening to the song."

As he spoke about his music, it was clear that Radin was very resourceful with what he had. He explained that there were different things that he took from as inspiration - words that reflected his thought processes when it came to writing his music, giving him the opportunity to have purpose in his songs. As a courtship of love, Onwards and Sideways was an album with an ultimate goal - one where the woman that he fell in love with was someone he wanted to ultimately spend the rest of his life with. It took guts and bravery to get to that stage but Radin realised that inspiration was taken from various things. "I'll see a passage and I'll write it down and then maybe a lyric will come out of that," He says with an enthusiastic tone. "Sometimes I'm watching a movie on mute while I'm playing guitar and I'll be watching the visuals and in my mind, I'll come up with something not on purpose. Something will flip in my head thinking about what these characters might be going through and sometimes I come up with a lyric that way."

To read the full interview, go here: http://www.theaureview.com/interviews/joshua-radin-usa-on-songwriting-creativity-and-musical-expression