ALARM #31 Aug / Sep 2008
June / July 2008 Issue #31
Russian Circles
Recently releasing their second record, Station, Chicago’s Russian Circles have captured the hearts of a steadily growing number of listeners. Guitarist Mike Sullivan and drummer Dave Turncrantz give Jamie Ludwig an inside look on band dynamics and how sometimes the simplest approach can yield the greatest results.
Read ALARM’s exclusive feature with Russian Circles here
Graveyard
Gothenberg, Sweden quartet Graveyard have only just released their debut record and are just gearing up for their first large-scale tour, but their heavy, psychedelic rock is already making a big impression.
Read ALARM’s exclusive feature with Graveyard here
Ladyhawk
Duffy Driediger, guitarist for Vancouver’s Ladyhawk, tells Mike McGovern about what it’s like to be the subject of a documentary and why homemade sangria is the best kind.
Read ALARM’s exclusive feature with Ladyhawk here
The Sword
Trivett Wingo of Austin, TX’s The Sword talks shop and givesALARM the scoop on his band’s latest release, Gods of the Earth.
Read ALARM’s exclusive feature with The Sword here
Destroyer
Prolific indie-rock icon Dan Bejar talks with Connie Hwong about his new record, Trouble in Dreams, and how he is able to stay relaxed despite his many musical projects,including Swan Lake and the New Pornographers. Read more…
The Swimmers
Matt Fink talks with Steve Yutzy-Burkey, front man for Philadelphia-based folk pop quartet The Swimmers about surrealism and storytelling. Read more…
Immad Wasif
Sensitive and mysterious songwriter Imaad Wasif gives Mark Sanders insight on his songwriting process, and confesses that one day he would like to make music while in a trance. Read more…
Paint It Black
Philadelphia hardcore quartet discusses the meaning of words, and the challenges of introducing music to new listeners. Read more…
Asbestos
Dublin street artist Asbestos talks with Analisa Goodin about the feeling of making art in public spaces and the fun of making unnoticed things the center of attention. Read more…
Joo Youn Paek
New York-based interactive technology artist speaks with Rihoko Ueno about finding art in everyday placesand actions. Read more…
Garo Sparo
New York designer Garo Sparo discuss discusses some of his favorite clients and challenges of creating inventive burlesque constumes. Read more…
Also featuring columns by television critic Tom Hoban, political futurist Andrew Williams, and record producer Moses Avalon.
Book reviews of Permanence, The Richness of Life, Street World, The Anti-War Quote Book, and Art of Modern Rock.
Plus special features on Rocket From The Crypt, Foals, Cloudland Canyon, The Gutter Twins, State Bird, El Perro Del Mar, Old Haunts, Shining, and the best new music reviews.
ALARM #31 is available now in your favorite record store or by subscribing online.
