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Interview: A Conversation with Kevin Martin of Candlebox

We wanted it to be a record that people remember us by, and I dare say it’s better than our first album, you know, that’s left for other people to decide, but it’s just one of those records that I’m so proud of. And when you know that you’re making your last record and you don’t have to prove anything to anyone, it’s really easy to write music. We just knew we wanted to make a record to push the boundaries of what Candlebox is known for, and that’s what we did.

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Posted On : Published By : Nikki Cronauer
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KC Blackwater: In Conversation With Tallulah Allen

The whole concept of KC Blackwater as a project is that I was just getting to the point where I was getting so angry and frustrated and annoyed at so many things that it was trying to make me kind of giggle a bit. Like that kind of post-anger laughter where it’s that little bit deranged. And like I said, I wanted to kind of put that essence into audio form. So that’s why the guitars sound so crazy and scratchy and chicken scratch kind of thing. And I wanted the bass lines to sound big and imposing, but in a slightly comedic way.

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Posted On : Published By : Tallulah Allen
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One Year Of The Death Of Peace Of Mind

Getting a chance to see them live would make anyone understand why their touring schedule and related achievements are so extensive. Not only does each member do an outstanding job and really show off their abilities every night, but the songs from TDOPOM shine in a live setting. Each one is intricate and dynamic, making it interesting to watch and fun to sing along to. The band has put in distinct effort to ensure the live performance is truly a show and songs off the record like “ARTIFICIAL SUICIDE” and “IDWT$” add a specific nuance and style that elevates the performance.

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Posted On : Published By : Ally Rose