Olga Goreas from The Besnard Lakes discusses the band’s next album, previous film scores and losing out on the Polaris Music Prize twice. Read the full story on Spinner.
Interviews
Jason Bonham recalls nasty run-in between his father John & Sting
Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, thinks back to the time his dad took him to see the Police when he was young and shared a few nasty words with Sting backstage. Read the full story on Spinner.
Tennis talk about their “fairy tale” existence as a band
Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore make up husband and wife duo Tennis. Their formation as a band stems from an eight-month sailing journey along the Atlantic coast. Find out how one of the most talked about up-and-coming bands made it to shore and started making music on AUX.
Handsome Furs set to record “old-school electronic” album
Handsome Furs lead vocalist/guitarist Dan Boeckner talks about the band’s forthcoming album saying it has a “sweaty, punk dance party vibe.” Read the full story on Spinner.
Video Interview: The Vaselines
The Vaselines’ Frances McKee and Eugene Kelly chat with AUX about their current tour in support of Sex With An X, making the title track’s music video and the amount of support they have received from fans. Watch the full interview on AUX Weekly.
Watch AUX Weekly Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on Rogers channel 107
Jimi Hendrix’s step-sister fulfills promise to her brother
Jimi Hendrix’s step-sister Janie discusses the release of a new compilation album called West Coast Seattle Boy as well as meeting current performers who have been influenced by Jimi’s music. Read the full story on Spinner.
Video Interview: Lou Barlow
Lou Barlow discusses his past works with Dinosaur Jr., women problems and his devotion to fans while on tour. Watch the full AUX Weekly interview.
Lost in the Trees currently working on third album
Lost in the Trees lead singer/songwriter Ari Picker says the band are currenly working on what will be their third album and that “it will continue to be personal.” Read the full interview on Spinner.
Murray Lightburn on The Dears, the new album and living life at 10
The Dears frontman Murray Lightburn discusses his band’s past, the forthcoming album Degeneration Street and always living his life at 10. Read the full interview on AUX.
The Vaselines are not Twee, “we’re a rock band”
Eugene Kelly, one half of Scottish duo The Vaselines, recently spoke about their new album Sex With An X, their current tour and how much they hate the Twee handle. Read the full interview at Chart Attack.
Keep your eyes wide 