Interviews

By Andy Burns October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Biff Bam Pop! Presents…Warren Haynes on “Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey”

Andy Burns talks to Warren Haynes about Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey, his new album with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.

By Andy Burns September 20, 2026October 1, 2026

Exclusive Interview: Jimmy Rip on TMOTV – The Music of Tom Verlaine

Andy Burns talks to guitarist Jimmy Rip of The Tom Verlaine Band and Television about his group, TMOTV – The Music of Tom Verlaine.

By Karen Shute September 12, 2026September 12, 2026

TIFF 2026 Exclusive Interview: Talking Foreheads and Filmmaking with Fivehead’s Maddy Foley

Karen Shute chats with writer and comedian Maddy Foley about her wonderful short Fivehead which has its world premiere at TIFF 2026!

By Andy Burns September 5, 2026September 6, 2026

Exclusive Interview: Andrew Sandoval on Beatland Books, Music, and The Monkees

Discover the legacy of The Monkees with Andrew Sandoval, as he shares insights on music, publishing, and more in our exclusive chat!

By highlandertn August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

TIFF 2026: Exclusive Interview with TIFF Midnight Madness Programmer, Peter Kuplowsky!

Sanjay Rajput sits down with TIFF Midnight Madness programmer Peter Kuplowsky to get the skinny on all the late night delights from the Festival’s most out-there programme!

Emily Steinwall wears a white dress and sits in a forest environment.

By Andy Burns August 1, 2026

Interview: Emily Steinwall on Her New Album ‘but, there’s beauty in the fall from Grace’

Andy Burns talks to Toronto musician Emily Steinwall about her new album, ‘but, there’s beauty in the fall from Grace.’

A photo of the band Tu-Ner, featuring Pat Mastelotto, trey Gunn, and Markus Reuter.

By Andy Burns July 18, 2026July 21, 2026

Exclusive: Pat Mastelotto of Tu-Ner on ‘Rendezvous Rodeo,’ King Crimson, and Mr. Mister

Drummer Pat Mastelotto talks about the new live album from his band Tu-Ner, his work in King Crimson and Mr. Mister, and more.

By Andy Burns June 19, 2026June 20, 2026

Exclusive Interview: Jon Davison of Yes on Creating the Band’s New Album, ‘Aurora’

Andy Burns talks to Jon Davison, the lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes, about the recent release of the group’s 24th studio album, “Aurora.” The two of them discuss songwriting, inspirations, Yesstory, and so much more.