The Most Serene Republic
The Most Serene Republic talk beginnings, getting record deals through email and The Beatles on mono.
The Most Serene Republic got their name from the sobriquet of the formally independent Venice under the Doges. Apparently this was the “most serene republic of Venice.” We at HEAVE really have no idea what that means – but maybe it will help you understand a little more about The Most Serene Republic, and the interview we conducted with Adrian Jewett...
Posted by Ben Wadington on Sep 21, 2009 @ 9:00 am
As Tall As Lions
Dan Nigro of As Tall As Lions answers five questions about music, Long Island and rocking the suburbs.
Many bands from high school die out once college rolls around the corner. Garages and VFW halls make way for cheap booze and co-ed dorms, and dreams of the big time fade away. Not As Tall As Lions. This Long Island product started in 2001 and since their debut album Blood and Aphorisms has continued what they started back in their teen years...
Posted by Amy Dittmeier on Sep 15, 2009 @ 9:05 am
Blind Pilot
Blind Pilot's Israel Nebeker talks bikes, tours and digital downloads.
Blind Pilot is a Portland based band who has toured with The Hold Steady and The Decemberists. They’ve also biked a tour around the northwest – and just recently played Lollapalooza in Chicago...
Posted by Wes Soltis on Aug 24, 2009 @ 9:19 am
Lolla Sessions: Ezra Furman and The Harpoons
Ezra Furman and Andrew Langer talk Lolla, Daytrotter and mean kids from high school.
Battling the sun and excessively loud music, HEAVE had a chance to sit down with Ezra Furman and Andrew Langer – front man and guitarist for the rising Ezra Furman and The Harpoons. Before the interview Ezra told me he would not pretend to have a British accent like he did for his previous radio interview. I knew I was in for some interesting conversation at that point...
Posted by Wes Soltis on Aug 17, 2009 @ 9:00 am
Chairlift
Chairlift's Aaron Pfenning talks compliments, recording a new album and getting shot.
Chairlift is very much part of the Brooklyn music scene, but their roots lie in the great state of Colorado. Originally a shed project – Chairlift is now considered one of the top buzz bands in the country, and have been heard by pretty much everybody thanks to b eing featured in an Apple commercial...
Posted by Wes Soltis on Aug 03, 2009 @ 9:00 am