NYRMS Archive: Interview: The Future Laureates talk new EP, memorable tour stories

(Originally published on Examiner.com on December 30, 2014) The Future Laureates are on the verge of breaking out. Having been playing together since 2008, the band has released several EPs and albums together. They have opened for big name artists such as Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Hellogoodbye, Parachute, and more. In September, the…

NYRMS Archive: Interview: Will de Zengotita of Barkhouse talks new EP, songwriting

(Originally published on Examiner.com on December 1, 2014) Will de Zengotita has been making music with various bands throughout the years. His latest band,Barkhouse, has released three EPs since they began in 2012. Not bad for a band that started as a one-off show. Barkhouse, made up of singer/guitarist de Zengotita, drummer Olmo Tighe, and…

NYRMS Archive: Interview: Spencer Sutherland talks ‘Heartstrings,’ fans

(Originally published on Examiner.com on October 27, 2014) Spencer Sutherland is a relative newcomer on the pop music scene, but is gaining ground fast. The singer has been recognized by Ryan Seacrest’s radio show for his covers of Eminem’s “The Monster” and Pitbull’s “Timber.” He has written music for artists such as Emblem3, collaborated with…

NYRMS Archive: Interview: Soul Asylum talk new album, touring and the changing music industry

(Originally published on Examiner.com on July 7, 2014) Soul Asylum has had a very prolific music career. Best known for songs like “Runaway Train” and “Someone to Shove,” the band has been making music for over three decades and are now bringing their pre-grunge punk sound to a new generations of fans. Over the last…

NYRMS Archive: Interview: Dreams in Static on upcoming album, ‘resurrecting’ rock and hip-hop

(Originally published on Examiner.com on March 25, 2014) Dreams in Static is the collaboration between the LA based hip-hop producer Diwon and New York City producer and songwriter Dugans. The duo will be releasing their soulful new album, ‘Part of the Machine,’ some time in 2014, which features Akie Bermiss on vocals. A departure from…