Interview Under Fire Podcast

“I wanted to be in the most kick-ass all-female band ever.” It's time to live your truth and shred some gnar with Nobro - one of the more talented up-and-coming punk outfits in the modern era. We are joined by the band's founder and frontwoman Kathryn McCaughey in today's episode of IUF. From marking their first big-stage performance back at the WayHome Festival in 2017, Kathryn and her bandmates have been through plenty in recent years which required much dedication to their trade of playing the music they love. Now that the band is finally seeing results and receiving recognition due to the hard work put in, Kathryn stays humble and keeps the focus on building on this momentum. The new EP, “Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar” will bring a smile to the face of many within the punk rock/metal community – as the record pays homage to the sounds of the 80s and 90s punk rock elements. With uniqueness in the compositions of everything that Nobro is about, the whole Punks Not Dead notion has a whole different meaning. “Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar” is the hard-earned beginning of a bright chapter of a young all-female band ready to make waves. Tune in now with our conversation with Kathryn McCaughey and do not miss the newest EP from this Montreal-based punk band with an attitude unmatched, out now everywhere via Dine Alone Records.
Stay connected with Nobro, visit: https://nobroband.com/, https://www.facebook.com/nobrocity, and https://www.instagram.com/nobromusic/
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In 2022, it's the Year Of The Demon. We are joined by guitarist Armand Anthony from West-coast heavy metal outfit, Night Demon. Lauded as one of the hardest working touring bands in the last decade, the last 2 years was a step back, yet two steps forward for Armand and company. He sits with us today to talk about the last 24 months within the band's journey, and how it allowed him and his bandmates to discover more about themselves musically. The result? An impressive compilation put together titled “Year Of The Demon”. An album filled with 5 headbanging singles, cover tunes, b sides, and live recordings – This album accumulates everything for not only a Night Demon fan, but for any metal fan out there. Armand also gets to talk to us about his love for playing the guitar and his choice of axe to bring with him while on the road. And lastly, he may or may not be a sentimental person, so we ask Armand about looking back on some of the most important moments he recalls from his youth in our entertaining Lightning Round. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the newest record from Night Demon, titled “Year Of The Demon,” due out March 25 via Century Media Records.
Stay connected with Night Demon, visit: https://www.nightdemon.net/, https://www.facebook.com/nightdemonband, and https://www.instagram.com/nightdemonmetal/
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“Pursue Possibility.” That's what it's all about. She's a singer-songwriter, an activist, and an attorney. LA-based alt pop artist Calista Wu, also known as CaliStar, has been hitting the ground running within these last 2 years. We get the chance to sit with this talented rising star to talk about the trials and tribulations throughout her timeline. Inside this wholehearted interview, Calista takes us through the learning experiences that landed her in practicing law, and while studying many facets in that profession, it was always about the music. The passionate fire inside of Calista seemed to have kept burning as the years went by - until the newest ember manifested the person you see before you today. After law, she started her own multi-platform entertainment company called Cali Star Entertainment LLC in September of 2020, which gives artists like herself a chance to pursue their dreams. At a time like today, giving others a chance to grasp their passion is a high level of inspiration, and Calista talks about her goals within this company and how it can and will serve as a representation of who she is. On top of all of this, being an activist to speak for the Asian-American community is an important path to place. Did we also mention that it's always about the music? Her new singles “Can't Sleep” and “Ethereal Lover” are out now everywhere on all music platforms, and she's giving the genre of alt pop a refined sound that will be sure to make waves across the music realm. Tune in now and keep an eye out for more exciting material from an individual who pursues all possibilities.
Stay connected with CaliStar, visit: https://www.calistarentertainment.com/, https://www.instagram.com/caliwu/, and https://www.facebook.com/calistarmusic
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She's “Ready To Burn” here in 2022. The multi-talented Toronto-based singer-songwriter Saya is our special guest today. From her humble beginnings in 2016, she has since manifested 2 EPs, all the while being a part of a major label. In addition to music, Saya has also displayed a passion for art, fashion, and film. In our in-depth discussion, we get the chance to sit with Saya to unravel her upbringings that have shaped her into who she is today. Her love for music was a seed planted within her from the start, and she has been grateful for every opportunity to unveil her talents to the world. But it's not just about the music, Saya now works independently and she could not be more proud and humbled by her current journey. Stepping into the industry from years back has taught many lessons that she takes with her today, and now with no label sitting alongside her, there is a sense of freedom to write what she wants from the heart. There was a time within the 6 year span where she stepped away from the scene to reevaluate what she wanted out of this, and it was a test to her integrity. Saya is here to prove to not only the world, but to herself on what she is about. It all culminates into her highly-anticipated new EP, titled “Ready To Burn”. The genre of dark pop has a new meaning, let Saya guide you through that experience in 2022. Tune in now with our conversation with this talented artist, and be sure to buy and stream Saya's new album “Ready To Burn”, due out in the new year.
Stay connected with Saya, visit: https://www.facebook.com/sayaslaya, https://www.instagram.com/sayaslaya/, and https://soundcloud.com/sayaslaya
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We welcome guitarist Terrance Hobbs from one of death metal's finest outfits, Suffocation. After 3 decades of trekking the world while playing pure classic death metal riffs for millions of fans, we give Terrance the chance to sit and reflect on these countless memories. A lot of hard work during these years yet a rewarding experience. Everything came together as he and his bandmates unleashed the newest live album ''Live In North America”, which covers the entirety of their North American tour in 2018. While everything did come together, it also served as the final page in the band's most recent chapter – and that is the departure of their long time friend, bandmate, and frontman, Frank Mullen. It was time Frank left the band to pursue a new chapter of his own, but on a high note (literally). We ask Terrance about the positive impact that Frank has left on him and many others within the metal community. At the same time, these are quite the big shoes to fill as they have now found a new frontman who will lead Suffocation to the newest chapter, and that is seasoned vocalist Ricky Myers. Terrance mentions that even though there will never be anyone like Frank, Ricky was the perfect choice for the band's new frontman. Whether it be Frank, or Ricky – one thing is certain, Suffocation will forge ahead with some of the most exciting new music set to drop in the near future. They are 8 albums into their renowned career, and Terrance is more than eager to get the new tunes to the forefront. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the latest live album from Suffocation, featuring the final appearance from Frank Mullen, titled “Live In North America”, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records.
Stay connected with Suffocation, visit: https://www.suffocationofficial.com/, https://www.instagram.com/suffocationofficial/, and https://www.facebook.com/suffocation
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