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Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our fifteenth episode is a conversation with Art Alexakis.Art is best known as the singer-songwriter and guitarist of the rock band Everclear. He has been a member of several other bands in addition to his own work as a songwriter for other artists.Art and Everclear’s tour with Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s […]

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our fourteenth episode is a conversation with Jillian Raye.Jillian Raye is an independent artist residing in the Pacific Northwest.Healing herself through her voice and music, Jillian’s passion for songwriting, nature, and learning has created a unique perspective and sound that has been described as “hauntingly beautiful.” During the interview, we explore

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our thirteenth episode is a conversation with Steven McDonald.Steven is an American rock musician, best known as the bass guitarist in the Los Angeles alternative rock/power pop band Redd Kross. He is a founding member of the hardcore punk band OFF! – serving as a member from 2009 to 2021 –

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our twelfth episode is a conversation with Tigers on Opium, a stoner rock band based out of Portland, Oregon. Local music on this episode includes: Tigers On Opium – 82nd Street Harlequin Acid Tongue – Acid on the Dancefloor Cold Spell – DP Heavy Totals – ColorColour Dreadlight – Charade Tndr

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our tenth episode is a conversation with Ken Weiner of Monty Vega and the Sittin’ Shivas. Ken is the lead vocalist and drummer of the Portland, OR based band Monty Vega and The Sittin’ Shivas. Ken joins us to discuss his journey through music, as well as the opening of The

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our tenth episode is a conversation with Paul D’Amour,an American musician and the first bassist for Tool. His bass sound is recognized by the aggressive picked tone he developed with his Chris Squire Signature Rickenbacker 4001CS, which can be heard on Tool’s first full-length album, Undertow. Paul now plays bass with

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our ninth episode is a conversation with John, the owner and proprietor of Ronald Records in Vancouver, WA.Ronald Records was originally an independent music label started in 2014. Now a brick and mortar store in downtown Vancouver, Washington, theyoffer a growing selection of new and used vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs,

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions. Our eighth episode is a conversation with epic NYC based band Codeine.They released two full-length albums—Frigid Stars LP in 1990 and The White Birch in 1994. The band broke up in 1994 shortly after the release of The White Birch, but has since reunited and is playing shows. Local music on

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our seventh episode is a conversation with legendary Portland, Oregon based band Floater. Floater was started in 1993 by Robert Wynia, along with Peter Cornett and David Amador. They are known for their progressive concept albums, stylized storytelling, intense live performances, and devoted fanbase. Local music on this episode

Welcome to Awkward Interruptions with Interstate. Our sixth episode is a conversation with entrepreneur and video strategistMarty Meisner of MMM Productions. Not only an amazing human being and awesome videographer, Marty is also an accomplished bass player, most notably with The Mayfield Four, a band out of Washington State that grew to fame in the