Cascade Riot

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Tony Coke: Who are your top 3 favorite musicians? Who do you want to be compared to?

Cascade Riot: Rather than listing out individual bands/musicians we would instead like to go on record as saying we are inspired by many different rock bands from all eras and all sub-genre’s. In fact, we all grew up loving a lot of classic rock bands and some of those bands are actually a big part of the reason we exist. Eventually we went on to discover lots of different stuff from punk to metal to your mom. As far as who we want to be compared to, the answer would be anyone who doesn’t suck.

Tony Coke: What real-life situation inspired your bands music?

Cascade Riot: There is no one particular thing that inspires our music. We are inspired by everything. Our Code Red EP has a song about an unidentifiable creature attacking a town. Where did that come from? Hell if we know. Doesn’t matter though – it came from somewhere. We just roll with it. There isn’t anything on Earth that CAN’T inspire a song.

Tony Coke: Is the artistic process lonely? How does the band counteract the
downs?

Cascade Riot: The opposite. Playing & creating music is what we do. It’s when we’re not doing that that things feel weird. We all have jobs and responsibilities and this is our outlet.

Tony Coke: What do you dislike about the genre your involved in?

Cascade Riot: Elitism.

Tony Coke: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

Cascade Riot: Keep your junk away from the blender.

Tony Coke: lol… That’s very profound! Where can people connect with you and listen?

http://soundcloud.com/cascaderiot/sets/code-red
http://cascaderiot.com/
http://twitter.com/cascaderiot
http://www.facebook.com/cascaderiot

Swing Dee Diablo

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Here’s another Bands Rising musician audio interview, this time with Michigan based horror rap artist, Swing Dee Diablo.
The Brimstone Lab has a lot of music coming out this year, starting with Swing Dee Diablo’s new album.

Listen to the interview below!

Swing Dee Diablo – BloodThirst

from Dunz Tomb II (Zombie Munk Musick).
Produced By Sid Roams

Check out “Black Magik “I Rock The Wicket Shit” ft. Swing Dee Diablo
Video” on ThisIs50.com:

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instagram.com/thebrimstonelab/

twitter.com/SwingDeeDiablo

FrankOH Interview

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From just north of the US border in Toronto, FrankOH is a man following his dream and inspiring others along the way. He inspired me at least!

His new single comes out TODAY, and I had the chance to ask him a few questions about music, life, and the new track.

Tony Coke: Where are you from and how long have you been making music?

FrankOH: I was born in Mississauga but moved into the city and spent most of my life living in Toronto. People call it the 6ix now. I started making music in high school with various bands, then took a break to focus on school. After graduating from the University of Toronto, I wanted to return to my passion for music. I missed it. I have always been writing, but started to take things a little more seriously this past year. Another reason I started writing music again was because I wanted to create more of the stuff I loved listening to growing up. Some of the pop/rock bands I would regularly listen to either stopped playing shows or became inactive. Stylistically, most of the songs I write are inspired by what I would imagine other bands would sound like on an upcoming album. For example, recreating the “raw energy” found in the song  ‘Sugar, We’re Going Down’ by Fall Out Boy was the starting point that I had with my producer Andrew Conroy in the creation process for ‘I’m Not Sayin’.

Tony Coke: So it’s a big day for you, right? Something’s going down today?
   
FrankOH: I’m promoting my brand new single, “I’m Not Sayin'” — releasing a music video and giving a free download for it.  

You can download the new single: HERE

Tony Coke: Very cool, congratulations! What’s interesting about this project?

FrankOH: I’m an unsigned solo artist who’s been funding my own projects. In other words, I’m just like anyone else trying to make it. I did everything that I was suppose to do– went to school, got a 9-5 job — but I realized, what’s the point if you can’t do what you love. In school, I met a lot of people that were unhappy. In a way, this project is to inspire others that you can still do the things that mean something to you –even when you’re transitioning into an adult life. Playing music was the dream of my 14 year-old self. After finishing school, I felt empty. Going back to that dream and giving it everything I got has greatly added to my life. I’ve learned so much in the past year about myself. There’s nothing more rewarding than the feeling of investing in yourself.

Tony Coke: That’s very inspiring! You make me want to go write a song right now!! What are the current goals you have for your musical career?

FrankOH: Find a “home” for the album and tour to see the world. Would love to record a full length album with John Feldmann one day. 

Tony Coke: Right, right… So what’s on the radar next for FrankOH?

FrankOH: Expect more singles and videos in the coming months.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pX1elPheN0

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/frankohmusic

Twitter: http://twitter.com/frankohmusic

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/frankohmusic

Dizzy Miles

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Tony Coke: Your music is hard to define! It’s electronic, do you have any specific genre you like to claim as your own?

Dizzy Miles: Yes, I call my music dance/funk. The track “Dark Elegance”, I classify as classical hip hop. I’m a big fan of Henry Mancinni, Burt Bacharac, George Clinton and Joe Zawinul. I take my 20th century influences and bring them into the present.

Tony Coke: You have quite a few songs available online. It looks like several songs are on multiple EP’s or LP, and available as singles. Is there a specific strategy you are using in doing that?

Dizzy Miles: The single comes first and then the EP. Or my producer, Doug Cash, will combine tracks from multiple singles or EPs to make an album. Hopefully, it keeps it interesting for the listener.

Tony Coke: I would think many of your tracks would be appealing to TV and Film music directors. Have you have any tracks licensed, and is that something you consider when creating tracks or albums?

Dizzy Miles: I simply write, arrange and record what comes to me through a myriad of inspirations.
My label, Pryor 2 What ? Records, recently signed a non exclusive licensing agreement with Producer Content for cable and network television, independent and feature films and games.
We’re very excited to see where the music is going to land and in which medium.Being non exclusive gives you the option to license with multiple outlets internationally.

Tony Coke: How long have you been creating music and do you perform live?

Dizzy Miles: Back in 2000, I was exposed to the band ” Deep Forest “. That was my main motivation to start writing and recording. That experience also triggered memories of some of my favorite arrangements. Like 1984 by The Eurythmics and Animals by Pink Floyd. I wanted to take those sonic themes of space and depth and apply them to my arrangements.When it comes to playing live I have little to no interest. I’m happiest as a studio musician working for Pryor 2 What ? Records.
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Tony Coke: What is up on deck next for Dizzy Miles and what is the best way for people to get a hold of your music ?

Dizzy Miles: Right now we’re just spit balling ideas for 2016. Maybe a compilation that combines tracks from all of my releases.Tentatively entitled: Cyclamen.
You can find my catalog at cdbaby. http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DizzyMiles