Interview: God Is An Astronaut

Posted: 04/07/2012 | Author: | Filed under: Interview | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment »

God Is An Astronaut - Photo by Derval Freeman

God Is An Astronaut – Photo by Derval Freeman

Exactly a decade ago, twin brothers Niels and Torsten Kinsella formed an instrumental rock band. Not wanting to succumb to the pressures of the music industry, they turned down offers from labels who liked the sound but insisted on the addition of vocals. Instead, they released their debut as God Is An Astronaut on a self-formed label, Revive Records. Ten years later, and the two haven’t looked back. Read the rest of this entry »

Interview: And So I Watch You From Afar

Posted: 12/03/2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment »

And So I Watch You From Afar - Photo by Dara Munnis

And So I Watch You From Afar - Photo by Dara Munnis

It has been a defining year for a band like And So I Watch You From Afar.

Last April saw the select release of the band’s sophomore effort, “Gangs.” This was followed up in the Fall by the departure of guitarist and founding member, Tony Wright. In the latter portion of 2011, the album was finally released across the board, and the beginning of 2012 brought with it news that “Gangs” had been nominated for the Choice Music Prize. Read the rest of this entry »

Interview: Sky Histoire

Posted: 05/03/2012 | Author: | Filed under: Interview | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment »

Sky Histoire - Photo courtesy of Sky Histoire

Sky Histoire - Photo courtesy of Sky Histoire

Tom O’Doherty used to have a real job. Back in his homeland of the Emerald Isle, the Ireland native worked Monday through Friday, nine-to-five, and as a result, had a dependable income.

But that came at a price, which, for O’Doherty, was the sacrifice of time spent on creative outlets. Read the rest of this entry »

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