Honor By August meaning to gain honor by doing something admirable or awe-inspiring, completely fits the band well. The band is originally from Washington, D.C and their music has become popular with listeners around the world. Their infectious lyrics have been easily relatable to things going on in a person’s life. Their new song “Last Chance” has been gaining national airplay, and the band’s rise to stardom has inclined significantly. Their sound can be compared of that of Snow Patrol’s, Bruce Springteen, and U2 to name a few. Their music is definitely beautiful in it’s own right. I advise all of you reading this that this is not the last time you will ever see Honor By August.

  Recently, I have been in contact with Honor by August and was able to conduct an interview.  Thanks to Michael Pearsell lead vocalist and guitarist for responding in a timely fashion due to their busy schedules. I wouldn’t have been able to bring this to you if it wasn’t for their generosity to open up about their album and personal lives.

Thanks again

  Q&A interview with Honor By August:

  Taylor Hutchcraft: Your album dropped in April, what is the best thing to happen to the band since then?

Honor by August: Our single "Last Chance" has been getting a lot of airplay on radio stations across the country and on SiriusXM's The Pulse. We've also been doing a lot of touring. We're out on the road now withTony Lucca, which has been great and then we're going out this fall in support of Jonny Lang as well as a few dates opening for Green River Ordinance. 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: Have you ever had a fan super excited to see you guys play?

Honor by August: If by super excited you mean peed their pants, then yes! But seriously we have definitely had fans who have been very excited for our shows. One couple on this recent tour happened to be working for the summer in Chicago but they were from Estonia. They thought they'd never see us play but we happened to come through town while they were there and the guy told me when he found out about the show he started shouting in the streets because he was so excited. 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: What has been the best part of your tour so far?

Honor by August: Honestly the best part has been hanging with Tony and his band. Everyone on the tour gets along really well and we've been having a lot of fun together. The shows have been awesome and we've met a lot of new fans too but it's rare to have such great hang time with your tour mates. 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: Favorite Venue?

Honor by August: Ever- 930 Club in DC. This tour though I'd have to say Eddie's Attic in Decatur was a favorite because we'd never played there before and it was sold out. Seven Steps Up in Spring Lake, MI is one of our favorites too and we did three nights in a row there almost all of which were sold out. 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: If you guys could collaborate with anybody who would it be and why?

Honor by August: I'd love to write with Ryan Adams but I think it'd be cool to do a duet with someone like Pink or Kelly Clarkson. 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: Favorite tour food?

Honor by August: Any home cooked meal is always appreciated. We've been fortunate to get a few on this tour.

  Taylor Hutchcraft: When you guys have down time do you do anything special?

Honor by August: Nothing particular but we try to take advantage of whatever opportunities we have. We got to go on a boat ride in Michigan, played golf in Raleigh and had a great day by the pool in Tampa. Anything outdoors is good by us after spending so much time on the bus and in clubs. 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: Beer or Liquor?

Honor by August: Can it be both? Often it's red wine though. But truthfully we drink more water and soda water than anything else.

  Taylor Hutchcraft: What is your favorite song to play live?

Honor by August: I enjoy singing "Johnny (Pass Me Another One)" since it's the one song I don't play an instrument on and just get to focus on singing. But I love playing stuff off the new record, Monuments To Progress, and listening to Evan shred on "Good Enough". 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: Where do you see your band 5 years from now?

Honor by August: Hopefully still writing, recording and touring. We just want to continue making a living doing what we love. Obviously we'd like to continue to grow our fanbase and play bigger venues, but as long as we're out there chasing the dream I'll be happy. 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: What inspired your song “Last Chance”?

Honor by August: It was an afternoon writing session with our buddy Garen Gueyikian (Kill The Alarm) and we had the loop and the basic chord structure.  We started taking turns singing and out came the chorus, "Last chance turn around, I'm looking for answers I never found. Somebody help me out. Running in circles I'm afraid I'm burning out." We built the song off the idea that you're not where you want to be in your life but you recognize that you have an opportunity to turn thing around and you're ready to take that chance. 

  Taylor Hutchcraft: One word that describes your band’s style?

Honor by August: Rock

  Go and check out Honor By August by heading to any of their social media pages.

Twitter: @HonorByAugust

Facebook: www.facebook.com/honorbyaugust

Website: www.honorbyaugust.com

iTunes: Honor By August

Dance and Techno beats are beginning to be a norm for many songs on our mainstream radio stations. The kind of songs that when you wake up in the morning you feel refreshed and energized for the day and you just want stand up and dance. Well Thomas Fiss’ song “Chasing Satellites” is no exception to the rule I’ve introduced, providing dance beats that bring you to your feet and make you sway from side to side.

Thomas Fiss is an MTV Buzzworthy and VEVO Featured artist from San Diego, California. He is not a signed artist but he is definitely getting the attention of the right people. I recently was able to snag an interview with him threw several email chats and Twitter exchanges. Enjoy the read and check out Thomas Fiss on iTunes now!

What is it like being an MTV Buzzworthy artist?

It's something I'm really proud of.  I grew up watching TRL and MTV on a daily basis...To get their stamp of approval is a personal honor.  

What is your favorite song on your upcoming album?

I can't say any of the titles yet, but they're all coming together...Should be putting some teasers out shortly. Stay tuned!   

Who has inspired you to write music?

Everyone.  My parents. Friends.  Fans.  Ex girlfriends & current ones...  Literally everyone.  

Who would you love to collaborate with in the near future?

I think it'd be fun to colab with Kendrick Lamar.  Why?  Exactly... 

Are you planning a tour? If so when will it start?

I'm just living in the studio now....all my focus and energy is going into that.  It has been too long since I've toured....Oncemy mind is away from recording I'll focus on lining up some shows.  

Do you have any pets? 

I have a dog.   He's cooler than me.  

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why?

I'd live on the road...I get too twitchy when I'm in one place for too long.  I keep a suitcase packed.  Always.  

  When you were a kid what kind of music did you listen to?

I was all over the place...Postal Service, Thursday, Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional....  I really didn't stick to a genre...I just listened to what made me feel good.  -Now I listen to writing, mixes, guitar riffs, vocal effects....It's hard for me to just enjoy listening to music now.  It makes me really hunt for that great band....right now that's BASTILLE.  Listen to them.   

If you weren't a musician where would you be today?

Out of business school from SDSU and leading the rat race.   

What is your dream car?

Bently GT, flat black.....but I'd settle for a beat up Jeep to hit the beach. 

Guilty Pleasure?

Justin Timberlake's Future Sex Love Sounds album & Poptarts.

Name one word to describe yourself.

Inspired.   

   Thomas Fiss Links:

Website: thomasfissmusic.com

Twitter: @thomasfiss

Facebook:facebook.com/thomasfiss

Tumblr: thomasfiss.tumblr.com

iTunes: Thomas Fiss 

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I've been working to get some new interviews for you. Thomas Fiss, Honor by August and Drew Baldridge will be providing their insights about what it is to be a musician, why they enjoy it and much more. If you know of anybody else you would love to see interviewed let me know and I will try to make it happen.

Also starting tomorrow I will be in Dallas, Texas til the 19th. I'm hoping to post some pictures on here of my journey. I will be attending a live taping of the Kidd Kraddick in The Morning radio show early Friday morning, then later on that night I will be at the Texas Rangers game taking pictures and all that jazz. 

From “Send Me On My Way” to “Monkey Pants” Rusted Root continues to evolve as a group. Their new album “The Movement” is catching listener’s attention by continuing to bring musical influences from around the world. This album is set apart from any of those before and by far one of the best to own! 

  Recently I was in contact with Rusted Root’s PR coordinator Pati DeVries. She helped me gain this interview with Rusted Root’s frontrunner Michael Glabicki. I’m thankful for this opportunity and I hope you the readers enjoy what he has to say on some topics you guys would love to know about.

  Me: Where did you get the inspiration for your upcoming album?

Michael: the fans really, we are living a wonderful life and it was mostly inspired by the live shows. Also my long time girlfriend inspired a few of the songs....other than that there is a place that is a mystery to me that I draw from, I think we all have a higher part of ourselves that witnesses and evolves as we live our day to day- I think that is what I usually try to find when I write.

 Me: What song on your new album is your favorite?

Michael: Fossil Man, it plays like a movie inside my head

 Me: What venue are your most excited to play on your tour?

Michael: any really, any night can be a great one

Me: Monkey Pants? This song caught my attention. What exactly does it mean? 

Michael: I don't know...what do you think? See? I am like your therapist! I try to leave certain songs open to interpretation.

Me: In your upcoming tour, the closest you come to South Carolina is Pennslyvania. Any idea of when you might make it down to Charleston? Or maybe even Atlanta area?

Michael: we are working on it but i would think in the fall

Me:If you could tour with anyone from the past or present, who would it be and why?

Michael: Probably Patti Smith. I would think it would make for great dinner conversations.

Me:How often do you connect with your fans? 

Michael: Everynight on tour and when we are off about twice a week on social media

Me: What kind of influences did you incorporate in your new album?

Michael: Everything!! but i think there was a bit more of a funk emphasis on this one

Me: Michael, you'll be headed to Costa Rica at the end of this month. What are you most looking forward to? 

Michael: the beach and seeing some monkeys

Me: Does your band have any preconcert rituals? Individually? 

Michael: just refocusing on our inner selves- making sure that we are disconnected from everything else so that we can be present to the music

Me: Which member of your band do you believe cracks the most jokes?

Michael: probably Patrick- but tour in general becomes a joke fest

Me: If you could describe your band in one word what would that word be? 

Michael: original-ganic

Me: How do you individually juggle a career and family life? 

Michael: when Im home I am with family 100%

  You can stay up to date with anything Rusted Root by following these links:

Twitter: @rustedroot

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rustedroot

Website: www.rustedroot.com

iTunes: Rusted Root

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“Bang Bang Chicka Bang Bang Bang!!” those lyrics resonate threw your head just about as much as “if your ready come and get it nananana” does.  Though she is not as well known as Selena Gomez they both hail from Grand Prairie, Texas, which is a suburb right outside of Dallas. Bean is currently rising to the top with her catchy and yet personal songs. I have personally known Noelle since middle school and I never knew she had so much talent in that little body of hers until after I moved away from Texas. Let’s just say she will blow you away with her charm and wit.

  I hope you guys enjoy this brief interview with none other than Bean herself.

  Me: When will your full length album be released?

Bean: ;) it’s a secret

  Me: Cops and Robbers? What’s the story?

Bean: When I was 16 years old. I dated and "fell in looove" with a guy who my family wasn't too fond of from the get-go. Just a few days after we had already been together my mom said, "I give it a week. He's trouble!" And lo and behold, about a week after she spoke, I found out that he cheated on me with my best friend at the time. After he'd had his share of fun, he decided he wanted me back. So…. instead of accepting the kindest of offers, I strongly declined and wrote a song about him instead. 

  Me: Most influential person who has impacted your life/career?

Bean: The most influential person who has impacted me AND my career would definitely be a guy by the name of Darrell Wren. I call him my Mr. Miyagi :) He was the one who pointed out my gift for music and urged me to pursue it. Without him, I'm not sure if I'd be doing what I'm doing today :) Love that dude!

  Me: What has been your favorite venue so far?

Bean: BB King’s in New York

  Me: Kidd Kraddick? How would you describe him in one word?

Bean: Authentic. One in a million. A legend. It's impossible to pick just one. He will always be missed.

  Me: LA or Nashville?

Bean: LA. But I will forever love Nashville. Hopefully have a home in both places one day! 

  Me: What’s your favorite TV Show?

Bean: Breaking Bad

  Me: Biggest Weakness?

Bean: SWEETS!

  Me: Who would you love to collaborate with?

Bean: Oh man, if I can name more than one: Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Tom Petty, Kimbra, Lilly Allen 

  Me: You like meeting your fans, what has been the best fan experience?

Bean: Probably when I went up to play a few shows in NYC and I told the Beanies where I was staying. So as soon as our taxi dropped us off, they met me in the lobby. Made me feel like a queen!!

  Me: Where do you see yourself in the next couple years as an artist?

Bean: Signed, writing my best songs, planning my world tour, and converting one person at a time to "Beanism" ;) haha 

  Me: Describe yourself/your music in one word

Bean: Banging. 

    You can keep up with Bean by following the following links:

Twitter: @noellebean

Facebook: www.facebook.com/noelle.bean

YouTube: www.youtube.com/TheBigBeann

Website: www.beanmusic.com

iTunes: Bean

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This weekend one of the most beloved radio DJ’s Kidd Kraddick passed. I personally have been listening to Kraddick since 1998 when I first moved to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. He knew how to make not only me but also everyone who listened to him laugh. He was extremely relatable to his listeners and knew the struggles some individuals had. Kidd Kraddick had his own non-profit organization that helped terminally ill kids the chance to see Disney World. His organization, Kidd’s Kids was one of his prized possessions and he loved every chance he got to help kids and people overall. This weekend he was in New Orleans at a golf tournament fundraiser for Kidd’s Kids. As stated by many “He died doing what he loved”. All who knew and listened to him will miss his smile and character.   

I would like to offer my condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers at 106.1 KISS FM. I hope you guys take this time to not only grieve but to honor and cherish the time you had with Kidd. He was a great guy who touched everyone who listened and you guys should be proud to have known him.

Kellie Rasberry, Big Al Mac, J-Si, and Jenna will provide their thoughts about his passing tomorrow morning promptly at 8am central and want to know how you are feeling after his death. Though it will be brief please call in and share your thoughts and condolences during this hard time. 

KISS FM: 817-787-1061 or 214-787-1061 

From old to new, there is always a transition in artists’ career. People grow apart and start a new journey on their own. Jason Dunn, who was the lead singer of Hawk Nelson decided to leave the band nearly two years ago leaving the three other members Daniel Biro, Jonathan Steingard, and Justin Benner to figure out where their career would go. Banding their hearts and minds together and focusing on their music they landed back on their feet and continued to grow as a three-piece band. Their new album “Made” is an album that will reach into your hearts and show you things can get better. There is time for finding yourself are all over again, and this was their time to showcase that feeling. 

Recently, I have been in contact with the PR Company that handles all press with Hawk Nelson. I was privileged enough to gain an interview with Hawk Nelson band member ‘Daniel Biro’. I not only want to thank Daniel Biro but also Lori Mahon from Merge PR for giving me this opportunity to showcase Hawk Nelson and promote my entertainment blog.

What inspired the album “Made”?

We all have our ups and downs through life. In late 2011, Hawk Nelson’s former lead singer told us that he was moving on leaving the three of us wondering where that left us. Can we provide for our families and do we still have jobs? Is there purpose for Hawk Nelson moving forward and what does our identity as a band look like? Big questions that we had to wrestle with, but God was there before, during and still ahead of us, breathing new life and vision, in a sense, we are brand new band, “Made” anew. This is obviously a theme we can all relate with, and appropriate title for the album as you see bits and pieces of our story written throughout the album.

  A Million Miles Away? What’s the song about?

If I’m honest, there’s things about me and my past I’m not proud of. I’m far from perfect. But God’s grace is bigger than me, and for that I’m grateful. Each day forward since I’ve accepted his Grace, well, all that junk of my past get’s further behind me…A Million Miles Away!

  What has been the most exciting moment in your career?

Hawk Nelson has had the privilege of being in Television shows, Movies, and large festivals around the World. All of it has been an incredible journey stretched over eleven years. It may seem small in comparison, but the moment we decided to move forward as a three piece, and continue to be and grow Hawk Nelson, that probably trumps all glamour.

  If you guys could collaborate with anyone who would it be and why?

We’ve had the chance to write with incredible artists from TobyMac to Bart Millard from MercyMe. Our lead singer Jon love to co-write with other artists and you’ll be seeing some of that in the future. As for shooting for the stars….Chris Martin of Coldplay?

  Favorite Venue?

I tend to like the smaller venues, but that still offer good sound and production to the show attendees. We always remember The Service Station in Spokane, Washington.

  Give me on word to describe your music/purpose?

Inspire.

  You can keep tabs on what Hawk Nelson is doing by following the links below.

Twitter: @hawknelson

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hawknelson

YouTube: www.youtube.com/hawknelson

iTunes: Hawk Nelson

Website: www.hawknelson.com

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Washington, DC is a place for politicians and lawmakers but who know that the area would bring forth a phenomenal rapper. When Eppic turned two years old, he and his family moved to Colorado. He began to grow from there on and at the age of eleven he knew that rapping was what he wanted to do. It was after watching 8-Mile that inspiration blossomed into an astonishing career.

  Eppic has done many covers with YouTube Sensations Tyler Ward, Alex G, Black Prez, Lindsey Sterling, Julia Sheer, Kait Watson, Tiffany Alvord, Megan Nicole, and many more. He has also completed his own original music, which can all be found on YouTube. I recently had the privilege to interview him for my music/entertainment blog. I hope you enjoy what he has to say about his career/life.

  Eppic Interview:

1.            How long have you been doing videos on YouTube? 

           I have been posting videos on YouTube for about 3 years now. 

2.            When times are rough, what gives you the inspiration to keep pushing threw?

God. He gives me strength and confidence everytime I'm at my lowest and finding myself slipping into a dark mindset. Also my fans are a big inspiration for me as well. Whenever I receive a message from a fan, it motivates me to keep working harder because I know they are touched and moved by my music in some way and they always want to hear more.  

3.            Who is your favorite rapper? 

My favorite rapper is Eminem. He is the reason I started writing and how I got into hip hop.

4.            What do you like to do on the weekends? 

I like to go to the movies, hang out with friends, workout, and go to church.

5.            You've done cover collabs with Tyler Ward, Alex G, Julia Sheer, Megan Nicole and many more but who is the most fun to work with? 

I have enjoyed working with everyone that I have collaborated with, but I love working with Alex G. We work really well together when we collaborate and we are always bouncing ideas off each other to make the video entertaining. There is never a dull moment working with her.

6.            If you weren't making music where would you be right now?

I would probably be taking classes in college right now, getting my journalism and communications degree. Also I would probably be working at Best Buy as well.

7.            Sports? If so what teams are your favorites?

My favorite basketball team is the Miami Heat. My favorite football team is the Broncos. I'm starting to get into Tennis a lot more as well, so my favorite player is Nadal. 

8.            Growing up, did you always have a passion for music/rapping?

I was playing the trumpet throughout elementary school and middle school, so I have always been involved with music. As for rapping, I didn't fall in love with hip hop until I was 11 and didn't really get serious about it until I was 14. I didn't really listen to rap at all before then, it was pretty much anything my dad was playing in the house. So the passion for music has always been there since I was little, it just took me awhile to take that passion and do something with it. It wasn't until my dad took me to an Eminem concert for my birthday that the spark to perform and pursue music seriously came about. 

9.            If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

That's a hard question. I just got back from Europe and there are a lot of places over there I would like to live. It's so calm and laid back and that's the kind of environment that I would like to live in. I wouldn't mind living in Nashville though, I could see myself retiring there one day.

10.        Favorite guilty pleasure? 

Watching anything with Jennifer Lawrence in it. 

11.        Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

That's a great question. I see myself coming out with a few albums, touring like crazy, and just continually making good music. I'm not sure if that means I'm going to take this on independently or sign to a label in the next five years, but for right now I'm taking it one day at a time and working hard so these next 5 years will be something great. 

12.        What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

The craziest thing I have done is probably hike Pikes Peak, but honestly that's really not that crazy. 

13.        If you could trade places with one person for a day who would it be and why?

I wouldn't mind trading places with Jay-Z. First of all, he is married to one of most beautiful woman in the world haha, but also he's just one of the greatest artist in my opinion. His work ethic is crazy and he's just an incredible business man, so I would love to just spend a day in his shoes.

14.        Favorite Movie? 


          Blood Diamond.

15.        Describe yourself in one word


           dracarys.

    You can follow Eppic’s journey by following these links:

  Twitter: @EppicInvasion

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/EppicTV

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EppicInvasion

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SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/eppicinvasion

Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/eppic

iTunes: http://itunes.com/eppic

Big Cartel: http://eppic.bigcartel.com/

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“Keg stand, keg stand, do something crazy, do something crazy” this song maybe what you party to on a regular basis but when you learn about the “Power Hour USB shot glass” your mind will be blown. By now you are wondering what is this “Power Hour USB shot glass” you are talking about and I have to say it’s a damn good invention since the modern day smartphone, okay okay maybe that’s a little overboard but you know what I mean. Let me break it down for you what exactly is the purpose of the “Power Hour USB shot glass”.  First what is a “power hour”, basically a “power hour” is a drinking game in which you take shots of beer every sixty seconds. Now this is where the shot glass comes in, because you have to have something to put your shots of beer in. The cool part is coming…I promise! The “Power Hour USB shot glass” creator Ali Spagnola came up with the idea in college to host “Power Hour drinking concerts” in which she wrote sixty, one minute long songs that are actually contained on the USB that is within the shot glass. This was a movement for all party schools around the country because who wouldn’t want to get drunk on a school night right? Hell it sounds like a badass plan to me.

Throughout all her legal battles pertaining to the rights to the concept “power hour”, she has risen to the top with this drinking game/cd and believe me I think she has a few more things up her sleeve.

  Now that I have explained what this “Power Hour USB shot glass” is, let’s talk about Ali for a moment. Ali Spagnola was born and raised in a town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania. At a young age Ali began taking various dance classes and then at the age of five she began getting into music. She played the piano, then later on picked up percussion equipment and finally moved onto the guitar and voice lessons. After finishing up high school, Ali attended Carnegie Mellon University where she majored in Art with a concentration in Sculpture and Music Theory. When Ali is not doing shows, she is creating artwork for the project “Free Paintings”. The “Free Paintings” project she started nearly four years ago is where individuals request her to paint something, she would paint it and then mail the requestee the painting for FREE! Yes, I said it FREE!  It makes you want to go request one huh? Well guess what? The project has become so popular that there is a waiting list with at least nine hundred people in front of you but don’t let that deter you from requesting. Hurry go do it!

  Now that I’ve given you most of what you need to know about Ali, here is an exclusive interview I have conducted with her. The questions are pressing and we got some pretty good answers out of her!

  INTERVIEW:

  What inspired you to create the Power Hour drinking game?

I was playing regular, nonalcoholic shows and they weren't party enough. So I turned my live concert into an interactive game!

    What other passions do you have?

My Free Paintings project that I've been doing for over 6 years now. I take requests for what to paint, create one painting a day and mail it to the requester for free. I'm also pretty passionate about eating. And I'm great at it.

  If you could travel to any part of the world where would it be and why?

I'd go with my mom. Oh, you asked "where"? Well that doesn't really matter. It's not where you are, it's who you're with. And I can't wait to have the time and income to travel with my mom.

  Do you have any big projects coming up?

My Freedom Victory Tour is starting soon! It looks like I'll be hitting the road and performing across the US starting around September. I've also got a Power Hour app in the works that I'm excited about.

  Who do you look up to?

Most people. I'm pretty short.

    How many concerts do you do a year? How many people have gotten wasted?

Last year I played about 20. This year I'll probably be playing 30 or more plus I do one livestream show online every month.

  I'm pretty sure I've never gotten anyone wasted. My Power Hour League is awesome and all the players always binge responsibly :) Unless you mean "safely wasted". Then the answer is "a lot".

  What did you go to college for?

I was an art major. I had a focus in sculpture.

  Favorite TV show?

Futurama! I'm super bummed this is it's last season. I hope their creators check out your website and decide to keep making the show after reading this. Here, let's help your SEO so there's a better chance they see it... Futurama Futurama cartoon Futurama Fry Leela Bender comedy series Zoidberg Farnesworth Futurama

  What's the craziest thing you've ever done?

I don't remember. Really. I'm pretty positive I must have been blacked out when I did the craziest thing of my life.

  Describe yourself with just one word

Party

  Favorite food?

All. As I said. I'm, like, super good at eating.

  If you weren't a musician, what would you be doing with your life?

I'd be a space ballerina. I was a competitive dancer until I went to college and I absolutely loved it. Oh, and the space part... Now that it's 2013, I feel like every profession should have "space" in front of it. So I'd be a space ballerina.

    So what did you think? Let me know by mentioning @imtaylorrrr and hash tagging #alispagnolainterview or simply just comment on the post below!

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Twitter: @alispagnola

Facebook: www.facebook.com/alispagnola

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In Essex, England (UK) a young man walks the streets trying to find some inspiration. Inspiration for a song: a song that will affect his listeners, and a song that will affect his own life.  Arthur Walwin brings his music to life by playing shows and writing songs relatable to the struggles us as individuals go threw day to day. Like in his song “All for You” he describes the journey of meeting someone new and not really knowing them but there is that general feeling of “love even though it may not be”.  A common feeling that can be shared amongst us all when we meet someone new.

Arthur Walwin has made a name for himself over the past year. His music has influenced not only individuals in the UK but also around the globe. He was featured on the BBC Radio and in one of UK’s leading independent punk/alternative/hardcore/metal music magazines known as “BIG CHEESE”. “BIG CHEESE” tagged him as “The UK’s answer to the Rocket Summer” which should give you a big indication of his musical caliber. Within the past year he has been supporting artists like Marcus Collins (The X Factor) chart toppers parade; as well as playing acoustic sets across the UK. The new year should bring about more success as new gigs and his new EP is planned. Stay tuned to the “Searching for Hollywood” page to get updates on Arthur Walwin and his climb to fame.

I recently have been in touch with Arthur threw a series of emails and tweets and have decided to bring you the fans an inside scoop about Walwin. I have asked him a series of questions about what drives him to make music, and who he would like to collaborate with one day. His answers are below in the format of a Q&A interview.

  ENJOY!

  What inspires you to make music?  

So much happens in our lives and most of us struggle to find a release for it. Writing songs is my way of letting out what I need to say. Not just lyrically too. Sometimes the way instruments marry together in a track is enough to inspire me. Music's great at evoking emotion.

  What is your song "All for You" about? 

It's about the feeling you get when you meet someone new. When you're young, you have all these hopes and expectations about what love is. The song talks about being with a new person and thinking they're so perfect - without even knowing them properly. They give you that feeling of 'love' even though it may not be, and it's fine because you're really happy.

  If you could travel to any part of the world where would it be and why?  

I've always had a love affair with the US. A lot of my family's out there and I visit so much. The one place I haven't been yet is Cali, so that's top of my list!

  Do you have any big projects coming up?  

I'm currently working on my debut album. I've surrounded myself with a lot of people that I trust and look up to musically so it's been amazing putting it all together.

  What is the biggest entertainment site you've been featured on? 

Probably the BBC website after I was on the Radio 1 playlist. That was crazy!

  Have you toured internationally yet?  

I just got back from a mini-tour that went across France and the UK. I've got some upcoming dates in Scotland, R.O. Ireland and Wales too.

  What helps you relax?  

The Office (US), Lucky Charms, Aimee Monroe and Mayday Parade's first EP.

  Favorite artist? 

It constantly changes. Right now it's Hans Zimmer.

  What's the craziest thing you've ever done?  

Probably that time I jumped into a swimming pool in Germany with all my clothes on. I was 14.

  Describe yourself with just one word. 

Driven

  What are your musical influences?  

The Morning Of, The Dangerous Summer, Secondhand Serenade, Now Now and Go Radio

  If you could collaborate with a musician of your choice who would it be and why? 

I'd absolutely love to do a song with Jason Lancaster. That NEEDS to happen.

    You can find Arthur Walwin by following any of the following links: 

Twitter: @arthurwalwin

Facebook: www.facebook.com/arthurwalwinmusic

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/arthurwalwin

Tumblr: www.oneforthedrivehome.tumblr.com

Website: www.arthurwalwin.com

You can download his music at either iTunes, Amazon or at arthurwalwin.bigcartel.com

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Hey guys,

I know it has been awhile since I've posted a new interview with one of my featured artists. I'm excited to announce that i've snagged interviews with Power Hour creator Ali Spagnola and "One Last Chance" artist Rachel Wong. These two woman are extremely talented and I cannot wait for you to hear what they have to say. 

I also am in the works to get interviews with Tyler Ward who does YouTube covers that are out of this world, and also with Hello Highway which I must say is an amazing artist. It would be an honor to be able to interview these men. Crossing my fingers. 

Again if you guys know of any artists that would love to be interviewed for some exposure or just for fun either message me on here, have them follow me on twitter @imtaylorrrr or email me at [email protected].

Thanks again,