I had the pleasure of talking to Jordan and Cyrus about playing their first German headliner since 2009 – 3862 days to be exact – as well as enjoying European culture and being crazy party animals (and by that I mean, drinking coffee). Growing up absolutely loving the sound of ‘whiny’ pop-punk vocals (the more nasal the better!!!) and bands …
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Every once in a while, I experience a ‘Pinch me’ moment as part of being a music journalist. Music that means so much to you, that is so powerful it transports you back in time, that makes you think of the first time you heard something that deeply touched you. The Used’s Self-Titled and In Love And Death were part …
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Messed!Up Sophie had the pleasure of sitting down with Alan and Dan ahead of their show in Hamburg, after they discussed the new season of ‘Severance’ with editor Jimi (spoiler alert – none of their theories were accurate). We discuss their ultra sad album closer ‘how do i let you go?’, otherwise not having many sad things to sing about, …
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Not many successful artists can pride themselves on looking back at 25+ years of creating new music, touring the world, and having a strong message that continues to resonate with fans. Messed!Up Sophie fortunate enough to talk to Rise Against’s Tim ahead of the band’s sold-out headliner at Sporthalle – and although I wasn’t able to solve the ‘mystery letter’ …
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I’m not sure how I’ve managed to go 20 years without seeing The Devil Wears Prada live – especially after the absolute banger that is the band’s eighth album Color Decay. Fortunately, I’ve finally had the chance to talk to vocalist Mike about their bromance with Silverstein and a memorable night in Hamburg, his side project Town of Lake, and …
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Ahead of Messed!Up Sophi’e second interview with the band we’re getting our zen on as pop-punk titans State Champs kick off their EU/UK tour in support of their new massive Self-Titled record. From the Bahamas straight to the dead of winter, Evan and Derek talk about their Emo’s Not Dead Cruise highlights, tapping into a more vulnerable side as artists …
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