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Interview with Stella Stella
With their debut EP, Radio club, out today (Sep. 8), the Philadelphia-based group Stella Stella sat down with Atticus Deeny for an interview in drummer Sam Beliveau’s backyard.
The band is fronted by Adris Raal, who stands as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, as well as the mixing engineer of the forthcoming EP. What began as a duo of Raal and Beliveau grew to be a four-piece production with the additions of guitarist Audrey Lee and bassist Autumn Kitabijan in la


Interview with Virginia Creeper
Virginia Creeper talk the origins of their name, favorite cryptids, "pastoral sludge," King of the Hill, and more!


Interview with Landowner
In this interview, Landowner’s Dan Shaw talks about the unique and minimalist approach of Landowner’s style of punk, his deep appreciation for independent music, and some themes of the band’s latest record.


Interview with Kicker
In this interview, Kicker talk the Philly music scene, influences on Eurostep, and plans for 2026.


Interview with CCTV
In this interview, the Auckland-based punk band CCTV talk about how the band came together, the New Zealand housing crisis—a recurring theme in their music—and give a hint of what to expect on their first full-length.
The five-piece put out their incredible debut EP, Austerity Blues, about a year ago (Feb. 6, 2025), and followed that up with Watch, a three-track EP, in November.


Interview with Buddie
Vancouver-based grunge-pop band Buddie talk about some of themes of their latest record—inequity, gender roles, the role of community—the album artwork, and how the band came together.


Interview with Joyer
Nick and Shane Sullivan of Joyer talk about their experiences recording in Chicago, the inspirations behind their slight sonic shift, and their time living in various cities. Joyer's fifth album, On the Other End of the Line… is out this Friday, October 24, via Julia’s War. Read the transcript or watch the full interview with Joyer here.


Interview with Bruiser and Bicycle
Nick Whittemore and Keegan Graziane of Bruiser and Bicycle chat about Deep Country, where their third record stands in the band’s discography, their collaboration with Jennifer Maher Coleman, and recommend some albums that’ll help you better understand the fabric of Deep Country.


Interview with pôt-pot
In this interview, Irish/Portuguese quintet pôt-pot talk about their debut album, Warsaw 480km, the group’s Ireland-Portugal connections, and the intersection of funk and krautrock.


PREMIERE: Buddie - "Stressed In Paradise"
BLIGATORY is thrilled to premiere "Stressed In Paradise," from Vancouver grunge-pop band Buddie. It's the lead single from their new record, Glass, set for release November 7 on Crafted Sounds. Watch the music video here and read our Q&A with the band regarding the importance of community, the new record, and the DIY techniques that brought the video to life.


Interview with Golden Apples
Russell Edling of Golden Apples talks about the making of Shooting Star, his musical inspirations, recording techniques, and the origins of the “Golden Apples” name.


Interview with Wiring
In this interview, the Brooklyn four-piece Wiring talk about the making of Like A Porcelain Lamb, what influenced the record, and more.
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