Interviews

Mandy Moore – Mrs. Heartbreaker

Jason Gonulsen May 29, 2009 No Comments

Who is Mandy Moore the musician? Is she the teen who sang silly and sweet pop tunes 10 years ago?  Is she a secret fan of Werewolph and death metal? Or, is she the artist who is credited as a co-writer for all of the songs on Amanda Leigh, an album she recorded with Mike Viola and Ducky Carlisle using vintage equipment?  Glide recently had a chance to talk with Moore about the making of Amanda Leigh, her influences, and expectations.

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Jay Bennett 1963-2009 – A Final Interview

Brian Robbins May 26, 2009 No Comments

Brian Robbins spoke with Bennett in late 2008 for a Glide feature that talked of Bennett's most recent creative endeavors.  Robbins last heard from Bennett around May 6th, just after news of the lawsuit broke.   He had been corresponding to Robbins about the hip procedure and was as Robbins states "in good spirits and sweet as ever."

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Arkells – “Here Comes The Boss”

Joshua Kloke May 19, 2009 No Comments

Arkells' debut record, Jackson Square, a homage to their blue-collar hometown of Hamilton, Ontario has been garnering raves reviews with college radio and major press alike. Jackson Square is a wash of covertly optimistic lyrics and groovy, punch-drunk hooks.

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John Medeski – Radiolarian Era

Doug Collette May 4, 2009 No Comments

It should come as no surprise that, in conversation as in his playing, John Medeski is quick to respond and makes his points emphatically though never heavy handedly. As one third of Medeski Martin & Wood, the keyboardist has played an integral role in exploratory work that has rendered jazz ultra-contemporary while never losing sight (or grasp) of the genre’s roots. Like his two musical partners, Medeski has made the time to contribute to any number of side-projects over the years as both musician and producer, collaborating with The Word, The Campbell Brothers and The Will Bernard Group.

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Sara Watkins – Solo & Confident

Jason Gonulsen April 20, 2009 No Comments

The John Paul Jones-produced album, Watkins’ first as a solo artist, doesn’t lack in any area; instead, it soars with the star power that surrounds every note. Besides the aforementioned Jones, Watkins has help from Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, and Elvis Costello drummer Pete Thomas, to name just a few. After a couple listens, it will be evident that, although you might still wish for Nickel Creek to reform someday, you’ll also realize you have something sparkling and special in Sara Watkins all by herself.

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Operation Aloha – Bottling Bohemia In Hawaii

Joanne Schenker April 13, 2009 No Comments

One day two winters ago, 14 musicians decided to leave their hectic lives for a little while and go to ‘Gilligans Island’ – only this island was Maui, Hawaii and instead of sleeping on hammocks beneath the palm trees they slept 500 feet above sea level in a compound of treehouses.  Together they lived a minimalistic existence …no electricity, no running water, hardly a road to drive on and barely a roof over their heads.  Yet, it was 30 blissful days of swimming, surfing, singing on the beach…inspiring and experimenting and most importantly, recording some very amazing music.  The end result is Operation Aloha, a collection of songs that captures the tranquility, freedom and spirit of Hawaii – and it will be self-released on May 12th, 2009.  It may sound like a great reality TV show, but it’s far from reality… about 2,500 miles (Los Angeles) to be exact…

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Rachael Yamagata – Lost and Found

Deb Draisin March 31, 2009 No Comments

Yamagata's latest  double disc set: Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart was produced largely by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, The Faint), and also John Alagia (John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Happenstance), Elephants is darker and more vulnerable while the more guitar-driven Teeth Sinking Into Heart is grittier and more defiantly cynical.  With a double disc on her mind, Rachael had a lot of other stuff to let loose with Glide…

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John Scofield – Piety Street

Doug Collette March 23, 2009 No Comments

As John Scofield’s career has evolved, he has turned into almost as much of a musicologist as a musician. The transformation has occurred, however, without slighting the latter most and significant role: “Sco” remains one of contemporary jazz’s most distinctive guitar players.

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