The members of Austin trio Nobody’s Girl talk about the value of a good cooler while touring and cranking the rehearsal space PA as loud as they can. Member Grace Pettis also shares a song she wrote when she was 10 years old.
Lyrics Born Dishes on Speeding Tickets and Some Notable Day Jobs
Berkeley, CA rapper/MC Lyrics Born explains why he’s permanently ineligible for traffic school, leaving the funk on the stage and why he had an Egg McMuffin before his first gig.
Steep Canyon Rangers’ Graham Sharp on a Memorable First Gig and the Paradox of Making Money
Graham Sharp of Steep Canyon Rangers reflects on making the jump from an RV to a tour bus (and strategies for stocking it) and getting paid in beer and chili cheese fries at their first gig.
Peter Holsapple Reveals One of the First Songs That He Wrote and the Advice That His Mother Gave Him
Peter Holsapple (dBs, Continental Drifters) talks about touring with a heavily laden snack drawer and reflects on his first experience “living the dream” of a rock and roll lifestyle.
Whitey Morgan Talks 2am Taco Bell Visits and Testing Out New Songs Live
Whitey Morgan on the value of throwing oneself into the fire, repairing the van in the Autozone parking lot, what he wishes he could remember from the early days of his career and cherishing time spent with family, friends and bandmates.
Brett Dennen Talks About a Leaky Tour Bus and the Value of Making Lots of Mistakes
Singer-songwriter Brett Dennen explains why he splurges on healthy food, recalls a favorite day job at a natural history museum and shares his garage rock origins.
Introducing the “Why It Matters” Interview Series
Several years ago Twangville had a cousin blog that ran an artist interview series called “Why It Matters”. The interview questions were somewhat light-hearted but served a real purpose: to shine a light on the investments and sacrifices that artists make to build sustainable careers and why fan support matters. More than 80 artists participated […]
Bill and the Belles Talk Fun Day Jobs and The Band’s Quest for the Best Cheese Puff
Bill and the Belles reflect on avoiding gas stations and dollar menus while touring, the hound dog that guards their rehearsal space and the difference between a full-time job and a full-time salary.
Paolo Von Giordano of New Diplomat Talks About the Band’s Multi-Purpose Rehearsal Space and Shares His Tips for Writing Songs
Paolo Von Giordano of electronic indie rock band New Diplomat talks about trying to eat healthy while on tour and why the band waited before scheduling their first gig together.
Blake Miller of Moving Units on Eating an Apple a Day and the Benefits of Learning Accounting
Blake Miller of dance-punk band Moving Units talks about the skill that changed the game for him in the music business and writing his first song for a Christian rock band at the age of 14.