Ryan Key of Yellowcard on their reimagined album with post-rock duo Hammock.
Photo credit: Acacia Evans
sombr on his quick rise to fame ahead of his sold-out show
In the wake of his newest release, we sat down with sombr to discuss all things music.
New York City-based band Tilden on their origins, songwriting, and live show experience
Seven-piece rock band, Tilden, talk about their ability to balance the scale of light and dark sound in each song, and the future of the group.
Singer-songwriter Best Ex on debut album, name origins and the future
All thingsBest Ex— the origins of her name, the past, the present and the future.
Sid Simons and The Darlings on their origins, music, and the New York City scene
Revolution is in the air here in New York City, and they go by the name of Sid Simons and the Darlings.
Pansy Division reunites to celebrate 30th anniversary of debut album, “Undressed”
We sat down with Pansy Division, one of the first openly gay punk rock bands, in wake of the 30th anniversary of their debut album, “Undressed”.
Hello, Cello! Yeemz Rewrites the Instrument’s Place in the Indie World
Off the Record spoke to cellist Yeemz about literature, vulnerability, and her new single, “Wondering Why,” available on all streaming platforms now.
Moray wants to be the artist he needed growing up
USC Thornton student talks about the advantages of his music program and the experiences that shaped him into the artist he is today.
Calling The Dogs in Chicago: Mat Kerekes talks Title Fight, recording new album, and favorite Chicago show
Find out why Mat Kerekes of Citizen has Chicago in his top 5 cities.
Datarock on their newest album and the incorporation of AI
The seven-piece group was created in the early 2000s and has entered many new eras for the last 23 years. Their newest endeavor? The relationship between AI and creative fields.
Demob Happy on their album "Divine Machines", touring, and a new era of the band
As Demob Happy embarks on a world tour, they took a few sparing moments to sit down and reveal the engaging history of their past.
Grace Gardner is ready to run her “Recovery Mile”
Off the Record caught up with the budding indie-pop star, chatting all things songwriting, personal growth, and the future.
Jake Scott goes record shopping, talks influences from Noah Kahan and Coldplay
Between a UW-Madison campus tour and a taste test of Food Network’s number one-rated Wisconsin cheese curds, I joined Scott for a quick vinyl shopping spree at B-Side music shop.
Jeff from Virginia-based band Illiterate Light Breaks down New EP ‘Aloe’ and talks Tour
Off the Record spoke with Jeff from Illiterate Light, prior to the release of their new EP ‘Aloe’
New York based artist, Duunes, takes the city by storm in debut single “Fever Dream”
Up-and-coming artist, Duunes, releases debut single “Fever Dream”, and OTR got the chance to sit down with him.
Ocean Child is fearlessly trying new things in new EP “Camouflage”
Ocean Child returns with a curious and unique sound on their latest EP “Camouflage”, and we have the inside take.
Wilmah on friendship, their sound evolution, and the hub of New York City
As skilled songwriters, Wilmah is able to dominate in each genre as their songs fluctuate in styles, including rock and indie with hints of soul behind their rhythms. We spoke with Wilmah on August 18th before their show at the Bowery Ballroom.
Yna tackles “day and night” contradictions in new single “Paradox”
Singer-songwriter Yna gives a look into their side of things when it comes to writing lyrics.
A Chat with KJ Ward of The Backseat Lovers
For Off the Record’s Volume 2 Zine, we spoke with The Backseat Lovers bassist KJ Ward about his career in music. Here’s a sneak peak into what’s to come in the zine, set to release in October 2023.
Animal Panic on their new album, getting signed to a label and branching out of the Chicago scene
It’s been over half a year since our last interview with Animal Panic, and the group has seen an uptick in growth since then.