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NW Noise Interviews
Here you'll find a diverse collection of interviews produced by Northwest Noise. You simply won't find interviews like these anywhere else. When was the last time someone interviewed Gustav from 94.7 KNRK? That's my favorite interview by the way. Listen to a few, I'm sure you'll find your favorite - if not, contact us and let us know what Northwest band, artist or personality you want interviewed!
Scott McCaughey Interview
The Minus 5 guitarist & lead vocalist Scott McCaughey (left) with guitarist John Ramberg (right) at The Doug Fir Lounge on 4/25/08
NW Noise’s interview with Scott McCaughey of The Minus 5 on April 25th before their performance at the Doug Fir in Portland, OR. Joining Scott on stage that night was Peter Buck from REM.
MP3, NW Noise’s interview with Scott McCaughey of The Minus 5 on April 25th, 2008 at the Doug Fir.
Scott Wynn Interview
Photo by Michael Calanan
NW Noise’s interviewed Scott Wynn of The Panderers last Saturday before their performance at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR. The Panderers just wrapped up their tour with Mike Doughty.
MP3, NW Noise’s interview with Scott Wynn of The Panderers on April 26th, 2008 at the Wonder Ballroom.
The Heavenly States Interview
Before The Heavenly States rocked Doug Fir on Friday night, Jason Gears and Justin Royce sat down with the band in the Green Room. Jason and Justin’s experience summed up in a brief statement: “…this band is hilarious!”. Yep, and they can rock. If you missed them at Doug Fir, check them out at the Sasquatch Music Festival in May.
MP3, NW Noise’s interview with The Heavenly States on April 25th, 2008 at the Doug Fir
Buy The Heavenly States latest album Delayer on iTunes
Exclusive Debra Arlyn Interview
NW Noise spent last weekend interviewing the lovely Debra Arlyn. It’s an intimate and exclusive interview with the artist before her third album, Tomorrow Another Day, hits the stores. You can listen to the second track off the album exclusively here on NW Noise.
We also got a chance to review Tomorrow Another Day, check it out.
MP3 of NW Noise’s Interview with Debra Arlyn
Brian Copeland Interview
Jason Gears caught up with Brian Copeland from Portland, Oregon’s own rock ‘n roll creation, Brian Copeland Band. The interview took place in late 2006 so it’s a little late on arrival to the Northwest Noise world, but it’s finally here and ready for your eyes to gaze upon. Enjoy, lovelies!
Brian, thank you for joining Northwest Noise in an internet chat for the website. How’s your fall season treating you so far
Fall has been busy with the release of the CD and playing shows. And now the holidays – seems to never be enough time…
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Jaycob Van Auken Interview
Recently, Jason Gears caught up with Portland, Oregon musician Jaycob Van Auken and attempted to pick the brain of the now southern Cali singer/songwriter and get a few answers regarding his journeys up and down the west coast, what beer truly disgusts him and why the hell cats are superior to dogs in his opinion. Sit back, crack open that adult beverage and enjoy some Northwest Noise, one on one time with Jaycob Van Auken in this latest internet interview.
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Boy Eats Drum Machine Interview
Northwest Noise caught up with Johnny Ragel of Boy Eats Drum Machine a few days after their NW Portland Music Millennium show. Click the read the full entry link to find out when BEDM’s next album will be released and what bands Jonny is listening to as the summer comes to an end.
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Courtney Jones Interview
by Jason Gearhart
”...but with time, I find, I’m learning to ride. ”
Northwest Noise brings you another interview with another Northwest musician who’s making her own noise through her debut EP called The One. That artist is Portland, Oregon’s own Courtney Jones, and within 2006, her presence within the independent and national music communities has gradually been growing and snow-balling into notoriety from musicians and producers. Within this interview, like in all Northwest Noise Interviews, you’ll learn about Courtney Jones the musician as well as Courtney Jones the person. Northwest Noise viewers, Courtney Jones fans, and random people of the world wide web universe, enjoy!
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Debra Arlyn
by Jason Gearhart“It’s such a beautiful, Complicated Mess.”
Recently, Northwest Noise was fortunate enough to conduct an online interview with the lovely and talented Northwest pop sensation, Debra Arlyn. Signed with Eugene, Oregon’s Homeslice Music, Arlyn has recently completed her sophomore record titled Complicated Mess, only a year after her debut album Thinking Out Loud created a positive buzz within the national and independent music communities. Arlyn answered a wide variety of questions where you the Northwest Noise and Debra Arlyn fan, upon reading, will get an in depth look at different aspects of Arlyn’s musical and personal endeavors and interests. We jumped around to talk music, likes, dislikes and you’ll even find out what her favorite beer is! Honestly, would you find that type of information from any other website or television show out there? The word no comes to mind when answering that question.
Also, two fans submitted questions for Debra, so look out for those mixed in the interview. Anyway, I’d like to call the overall theme to this Northwest Noise online interview piece, Debra Arlyn: Musician in Transition!
Trevor Ras
by Jason Gearhart
“Call me tonight. Sit and wait for my call.”
It’s that time of year once again where backyard barbeques and beachside bummin’ are all the rage and of course, your Jason Gears is here to make sure that while you’re listening to your iPod on some sunny southern California beach or crankin’ up the music for your guest at your BBQ extravaganza, musician Trevor Ras and his debut solo record Let It Roll is playing and soothing you in whatever summertime situation you’re in.
Let It Roll, a 7-track EP, offers a blend of nostalgia, tales of the ups and downs of life and a message on being able to follow through in going after your dreams. “It’s (the album) about being true to myself, throwin’ all my cards on the table and just letting it roll,” said Trevor Ras. When asked what his favorite track on the album was, Ras quickly stated that the closing track The Journey was the closest song to him. “It’s about having that last hurrah of moving on to new things in life, but you’ll never lose that bond you have with family and friends,” Ras remarked.
