Archive for category: Interviews

/ February 15, 2012 11:59 PM

Stefanie Parnell

Interview by Melissa Payette It’s pretty rare that I have the opportunity to interview someone that I can say I have known for longer than she might even remember. Montreal based singer/songwriter Stefanie Parnell is an up & coming artist with an incredible amount of raw talent and ambition, and I was super excited when she agreed to answer some [...]

/ February 1, 2012 11:59 PM

Wale

Interview by Myriam R January 19th, 5:35PM in Montreal downtown traffic. I’m in my car, quite febrile to the fact that I was minutes away to meet and interview DC hip hop artist Wale Victor Folarin, better known as simply, Wale, at Time’s Supper Club, where he is also to give a concert that same night, part of his Ambition [...]

/ January 25, 2012 11:59 PM

Gabrielle Papillon

E-Mail Interview by Lili-Anh CONFRONT: Music was always a big part of your life, when did you decide you wanted to make a career out of it? GABRIELLE: Sometime in the middle around February/March of 2009 after I had finished my Master’s degree. I knew I really wanted to be able to do it full time.  In June of 2010 [...]

/ January 18, 2012 11:59 PM

Charlie Winston

Charlie Winston is one of the artists that is changing the way people understand and listen to music. His sound is not only unique and out of the ordinary, but it’s also incredibly catchy. Hailing from England, Winston has just recently released a brand new album entitled “Running Still”, which may be his best work yet. In early December, Charlie [...]

/ January 11, 2012 11:59 PM

Lights

Interview by Jenia The last time I was fortunate enough to get the chance to speak with Ontario born artist Lights was under a tent at Warped Tour, during a horrendous downpour. Her stop in Montreal this past November was still rainy but this time we took shelter on her tour bus right outside the Corona Theatre where she would [...]

/ January 4, 2012 11:59 PM

The Kooks

Interview by Lili-Anh Le Minh Formed about 8 years ago in Brighton, England, and signed quickly after their formation, The Kooks have gained worldwide popularity throughout the years with the tours and their multiple singles. Last September, they released their third full-length album “Junk of the Heart” with their current lineup consisting of Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, Peter Denton and [...]

/ December 28, 2011 11:59 PM

All Day Dreamers

Interview by Lili-Anh Le Minh Montreal’s own All Day Dreamers have been together for quite a few years, building up a fanbase and creating a name for themselves. With Giancarlo Aimone, Nicholas Rafael, Anthony Festoso, Lucas Liberatore and Anthony Lalla, the band has played countless concerts and showcases throughout the years. They also released a full-length album and are working [...]

/ December 21, 2011 11:59 PM

Jason Bajada

Hailing from our very own Montreal, Canada, singer/song-writer Jason Bajada has just recently released his second album, ‘The Sound Your Life Makes’. He also just wrapped up a tour with The Midway State, another group of incredibly talented musicians from Canada. When the tour stopped  in Montreal on November 17th, I had the chance to watch Jason Bajada soundcheck for [...]

/ December 14, 2011 11:59 PM

The Midway State

 Interview by Jenia Schukov Formed in Toronto, Ontario the Midway State is comprised of band members Nathan Ferraro, Mike Wise, Mike Kirsh and Daenen Bramberger. The group has just released their second full length studio album entitled “Paris or India” and has received rave reviews for their hit single “Atlantic.” A few weeks ago, on November 17th, The Midway State [...]

/ December 7, 2011 11:59 PM

Courage My Love

Interview by Lili-Anh Le Minh Formed by twin sisters Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn along with their friend David Blake-Dickson, Courage My Love is a young and energetic band who has decided to self-release its debut EP “For Now” on its own Homeskool Prom Records through a distribution deal with Warner. Not bad for a first release! With a regular rotation [...]