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Marty Friedman Talks Japan and Picking Techniques
Popularly known as the former lead guitarist for heavy metal band Megadeth, Marty Friedman moved to Japan in 2003, where his success has very much continued on foreign shores. MONO caught up with him recently to find out about his move and his unorthodox picking style. In previous interviews, you’ve… Read more
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Stu Brooks of Dub Trio Talks Musical Heroes and Tour Essentials
Mobb Deep, 50 Cent, Lady Gaga, Lauryn Hill, Matisyahu, Mary J. Blige. The list goes on. Grammy-nominated bassist Stu Brooks has produced, recorded, composed and directed for a string of artists who relied on his pioneering style and creative approach on the stage and in the studio. With a CV… Read more
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Kato Khandwala Talks Sphere Studios and Influences
Kato Khandwala is a name synonymous with punk rock high-flyers, having produced albums for The Pretty Reckless, Blondie, Drowning Pool, and Pierce The Veil. He’s also worked with Paramore, Papa Roach, Breaking Benjamin and My Chemical Romance, among many others, so you know this man comes with a pedigree. Besides… Read more
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What’s In The Bag: Sarah Lipstate
Sarah Lipstate is Noveller, and with her guitar and a host of pedals, she’ll have you enchanted with her multi-textured compositions. A Pink Sunset for No One is the latest solo album she’s got out, and the 9-track epic displays Lipstate’s desire to push her ethereal sound, and pedalboards, to… Read more
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Doll Skin Talk Megadeth, Headlining Tours and The Year Ahead
2017 played out to be a breakthrough year for Arizona pop-punk rockers Doll Skin. A headline tour, a slot with Vans Warped Tour, and the release of their first full-length album Manic Pixie Dream Girl were all a trailblazing testament to the fiery rockers’ ambitions. Achieving the perfect mix of… Read more
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What’s In The Bag: Matt Sweeney
Matt Sweeney’s run as a musician extends over two decades. He started out as a frontman for New York alt-rockers Chavez, but his knack for and versatility with guitars sees him still producing and collaborating with some of the biggest names today. Endless Boogie and Run the Jewels are just… Read more
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A Day in the Life: Fiona Silver
Fiona Silver's femme-fatale bravado has won her a lot of fans. Her debut album, aptly titled Little Thunder, is a daring fusion of soul, rock and pop that expresses a sense of revitalization; first from herself, and then into her listeners. The young songstress wasn't quite done for the year, going… Read more
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Christopher Williams of Accept Talks FlyBys and Hi-hats
There’s just no stopping Accept. The fiery rockers have decades of experience in recording and touring behind them after the breakthrough success of Balls to the Wall in 1985. The German heavy metal legends look to continue going from strength to strength with each album, and even new band members… Read more
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Dave Powers of MountainCity Talks Love and Personal Identity
Folk, pop, country, and with sprinkles of blue-eyed soul - the resulting mish-mash is an evergreen love story shared through music. MountainCity is a husband and wife duo based in Denver, Colorado. They have refashioned the love song genre, gathering over 8,000 viewers on their weekly streaming sessions. They’ve also… Read more
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The Dives Talk Heroes and a Sold-out O2 Arena
Take a listen to The Dives debut EP Everybody’s Talkin’ and you’ll understand the buzz that’s chased the new four piece rock band out of New York. Contagious riffs and frizzy hooks that are glossed with speaker-shaking production and zippy live performances, the boys have done as well for themselves… Read more
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Dan Bailey, Drummer for Father John Misty Talks Repetition and Stretching
Father John Misty’s third full-length release Pure Comedy has sent Josh Tillman and his band on multiple shows and tours, and why wouldn’t it? The record, a triumphant mish-mash of modern music, existentialism, and humanity, encourages the search for a happy ending through an eviscerating examination of Tillman’s self. Having played… Read more
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Nathan Peck Talks Musician Parents, Proudest Achievements & Push Ups
Nathan Peck’s done all a jazz musician could dream of. He’s a first-call veteran of the New York City jazz scene, flaunting it all on his upright bass, but extends his gift for grooves into the R&B, funk, rock, and hip-hop realms on his electric bass guitar. On the back… Read more