3 questions & a song

Kamyee B 3QS049

January 15, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:13:36 Comments Off on Kamyee B 3QS049

Kamyee B and her take on 3 Questions and a Song on episode 49 When I was doing my research something came up a few times that caught my attention. You say that you are an artist and not a rapper. What is the difference between those two things in your mind? If you were going to get on stage with your favorite artist, who would you join and what songs would you want to perform? What inspires you, what do you find that really makes you want to write about the topics that you write about? – asked by Justin of Days to Come in Episode 048 About Kamyee B Genre: Hip-Hop Location: Macomb, Illinois Where to find her: I’m 17 years old and I’m a independent upcoming artist. I’ve been doing music for really as long as I can remember, I love music so much and it’s really the one thing that I was always decent at. My dream is to just really be heard. About the Song, Slogan It’s just about how real recognize real but sometimes real can also be blinded my fake people so just got to stay focus and keep staying real.

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Days to Come 3QS048

January 1, 2021 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:22:51 Comments Off on Days to Come 3QS048

Justin (the pirate?) from Days to Come joins Bill to complete 3 questions about himself and his band on Episode 048. Since we’re in the holiday season I thought I’d go with that theme for the first question, what is your best holiday memory that is music related? I have a 2 part question after reading your bio, what brought you from San Diego to Albany, and why would you be a pirate? Which Flyleaf album do you think is an important Flyleaf album? Asked by Clides from Skies of Terra on Episode 047. About Days to Come Location: Albany, GA, US Genre: Rock Where to find them: Blending pop-styled vocal melodies with heavier, intricate instrumentation, the georgia based hard rock band days to come works tirelessly at taking their brand of positivity as far as it can go. Striving for professionalism & honesty, dtc focuses on solid songwriting & high energy live shows as well as growing & maintaining their fan-base by interacting via social networking. With the release of their single siren (2019) & their ep animus (2020), the band began to cement their sound. Drawing inspiration from the cultures they’ve experienced from touring the southeastern united states over the past five years, dtc believes in connecting with people from all walks of life & growing their family. About the song, Ashes Ashes is about letting go of the negative & moving forward.

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Skies of Terra 3QS047

December 15, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:24:12 Comments Off on Skies of Terra 3QS047

Clides of Skies of Terra takes on 3 Questions and a Song and features their song, Worlds Collide (When the Party is Over) What is the significance of the number 12? You released your latest single on 12/12 at 12:12am. What is the most trouble you and your band have gotten into/or caused together? First Angel Media put out an article about creating a Spotify playlist of music that has made you who you are, can you pick one song that has a lot of meaning for you and tell us about it? (Here is my playlist) About the Song, Worlds Collide (When the Party is Over) Worlds Collide is the beginning track to our upcoming EP titled “The Party is Over”. Generally the song reflects emotions about present times changing suddenly underneath us, and taking things in society much more seriously. The song is upbeat and fun, while the lyrical content is rather post-apocalyptic and reflects what we may be facing moving into the year 2021. Euclides Polanco: Rhythm guitar, Bass, piano, strings, percussion, programming, vocals and lyrics Liem Phan: Lead Guitar Christopher Bell: Lyrics and vocals Justin Townsend: Lyrics and vocals Jake Anderkovich: Additional strings, percussion, and backing vocals Recorded at Last of a Dying Breed Studios Mixed and Mastered by Jake Anderkovich at Lion Heart Studios About Skies of Terra Genre: Progressive/Post-Hardcore Metal band Location: Pittsburgh, PA. Where to find them: Starting out as a solo project by Euclides Polanco in 2015; music visual artist Justin Townsend joined on vocals for the tentative instrumental full length LP, followed by Chris Bell. The 2020 roster for Skies of Terra is Euclides Polanco(Vocals/rhythm guitar), Justin Townsend(Vocals), Chris Bell(Vocals), and Liem Phan(Lead Guitar)

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Chrystyna Marie 3QS046

December 1, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:28:31 Comments Off on Chrystyna Marie 3QS046

Chrystyna Marie Tackles 3 Questions What do you think the difference is between the music scene in Toronto and Pittsburgh? If there was a catastrophic event and most of the human race is wiped off the face of the earth, which one of your songs would survive and help repopulate the earth? What was your inspiration behind your most recent album? asked by Scarlet on Episode 45. BONUS  24:42 Can you tell us about the moment that you knew that you had to be an artist. About Chrystyna Marie Genre: Blues/Pop/Rock Band Location: Pittsburgh, PA Where to find them: Originally hailing from Toronto, Canada, Chrystyna Marie spills her soul, with a mix of grungy blues and a hint of pop. About the Song, Loaded Gun Basically the song is about an ex “fiance” who was a drummer…he lied to me about having kicked his Coke habit cause I’m not about that life. I found he was hiding it and a functioning addict like he couldn’t live a good day without bumps in the bathroom every now and then. He got “depressed” and lost after being on tour all summer. We moved to the woods in a house we fixed up between tour dates. He threatened to use his gun one day. And i was like oh hell nah. One day he went to the store which was 40min away from the house and asked me to come I said I’ll stay behind and clean the house. I pretty much have myself 30-40min to pack whatever i could into my car and peace the F out without a word. Ninja bounced. I had to be strategic on not being seen driving through town to get back to los Angeles . We lived in Washington state. I called my bff and said can I come stay and she’s like the doors open.

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Scarlet 3QS045

November 15, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:23:30 Comments Off on Scarlet 3QS045

Scarlet, an alternative artist from Scotland, joins Bill to tackle 3 questions and a song on episode 045! What is one fact about Scarlet, that cannot be found anywhere on your social media presence? What do you hope concert goers walk away with after attending one of your shows? What are you doing in this time of Covid, in this time of lockdown, to interact with your fans to keep them abreast of all your new amazing material and what do you think other bands should be doing that they’re not currently doing during this time of lockdown. – asked by Fang of the Lords of the Trident in episode 044 Bonus Question: What brought you to London from Scotland? Was it your music or something else? – asked by Tim Doverspike of Unbroken Soul. About Scarlet Genre: Alternative Band Location: Scotland, United Kingdom Alternative rock act Scarlet is a female solo artist from Scotland, UK. passionate about creating catchy songs with an edge and blending the light and darkness of life into her songwriting. Where to find them: About the Song, Locked In This City Locked In This City, was written before and during lockdown, it’s about isolation and loneliness that’s felt living in a city especially in the current situation and yet it’s also about hope and the opportunity of setting fire to the past leaving it behind you, for a new beginning.

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Lords of the Trident 3QS044

November 1, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:43:56 Comments Off on Lords of the Trident 3QS044

3 Questions and a Song for Lords of the Trident We talk about “Words from Fang” Usually I ask bands where their name came from, but for Lords of the Trident, I want to know where your stage personas come from. (see the legend) What are the qualifications required to be deemed the most metal band on Earth? When you guys write your music, do you have one person who writes all the music or does the whole band write it as a collective? asked by J-Rock of Shatterglass on episode #43 BONUS QUESTION: If Lords of the Trident and Dethlehem end up in the same realm and have to do battle, who ends up victorious? About the song, Death Dealer The first song off of “Shadows from the Past“, our 2018 release. Inspired by the game Diablo, it became a big hit for us when it was featured in the “Metal Bands React to Pop” YouTube video that went viral (with us in it). About Lords of the Trident Band Location: Madison, WI, USA Band Genre: Power/Heavy Metal Where to find them: Who are the LORDS OF THE TRIDENT? Hahaha…FOOL! You are not worthy to gaze upon their might! Their metal’s so pure that only diamonds can scratch it, and usually the diamonds are the ones that end up getting hurt in the end. Their amps are so loud, Manowar knocked on their door and asked them to “please turn down”. You think you’re bad? While you’re watching their sweep picking wondering how they bend space-time to fit all the notes in, they’ll punch you right in the face without missing a beat. If you like battle, bloodshed, axes, fire, and losing limbs, then mosh your way to the front row and receive your free ticket to Valhalla. If you don’t like these things – too bad. They’re playing anyway, and they’ll make sure to steal your girlfriend in the process.

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Shatterglass 3QS043

October 15, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:16:34 Comments Off on Shatterglass 3QS043

3 Questions for a song for JROCK of Shatterglass If an apocalyptic event happened, and only 1 Shatterglass song survived to help repopulate the Earth, which song do you think should make the cut? If you could sit on the proverbial bench and talk to your musical idol, what one question would you ask him or her? (bonus question) If I were to follow you on tour and hang out with you in between shows, what would the soundtrack be? What is your writing processing, and also how did the pandemic affect your writing? asked by Sharone on episode 042. About Shatterglass Band Location: FT LAUDERDALE Band Genre: Rock Where to find them: In a world dominated by dance, rap, and pop; Shatterglass is bringing great commercial rock back to the masses. Straight out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Shatterglass comes equipped with an arsenal of infectious melodies over a rock groove. Consisting of four members: Zoog (Vocals), J-Rock (Guitars), Donnie J (Bass), and Ron Jon (Drums & Percussion), there’s no stopping these guys when they’re doing what they do best- making good music. About the Song, Sick The music was written by the whole band. The lyrics were written by the singer during a time that he was struggling with personal issues. It was recorded and produced by Paul Trust who is currently working with Morgan Wallen.

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Sharone 3QS042

October 1, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:19:41 Comments Off on Sharone 3QS042

Sharone joins 3 Questions and a Song for Episode 42 to talk about her song, “Can We Pretend”. You were at a concert and up front, the band on stage decides they are going to pull you up on stage. Who is your Dave Grohl, that pulls you up on stage? If you could sit on a bench for 1 hour with any musician, who would it be and what one question would you ask them? *BONUS QUESTION* Which band would you want to party with? Have you gotten any interest from the European metal scene? asked by VK Lynn of the Spider Accomplice on episode 41. About Sharone Genre: Rock Band Location: Denver, CO, USA Where to find them: Sharone erupted onto the Denver music scene as a solo artist in 2014 playing local DIY venues; since then she has gone on to play venues such as Marquis Theater, Bluebird Theater, and Gothic Theater, playing festivals, and opening for bands such as One-Eyed-Doll, The Birthday Massacre, Fuel, Saving Abel, Davey Suicide, Tantric, Hell’s Belles, Stitched Up Heart, and Puddle Of Mudd. The atmospheric and melodramatic music of Evanescence and the psychedelic blues of Black Sabbath inspired Sharone to start performing her music live with a full rock band backing her.

Despite sustaining a dark and melancholy tone on recordings, the gothic artist’s live shows are nothing short of energetic, full of heavy piano riffs, pulsing rhythms, and enthralling theatrics. From emerging from a coffin to jumping off of monitors and captivating contortions, Sharone captures the interest of each audience member through her piercing stage chemistry with her live musicians, and her ever-growing theatrics.

In the spring of 2017, the singer left her mark on the Denver music scene with the release of her first rock album ‘Storm’. Following the release, dove deeper into her writing, and came back stronger than ever with the reincarnation of her dark sound: ‘Enchiridion of Nightmares’ (2018).

“Like a series of dark fairy tales, Enchiridion of Nightmares the new album from dark [rocker] Sharone, captivates, seduces, and haunts. Each of its notes, let alone songs, comes with a shadow to [her] beauty, melancholy to [her] light, and intimacy to [her] grandeur with it all colluding in an adventure which just steals the imagination from everyday reality. There is a rich cinematic and theatre-esque feel to Enchiridion of Nightmares which equally adds to its captivation; indeed its songs entwine an influence of horror movies, vintage and modern, into their personal nightmares. With just as richly layered and dramatic sounds to its exploration, the album is a persistent unveiling of new twists and shadows listen by listen. On our first meeting intrigue soaked the pleasure, through a couple more captivation, each subsequent listen leading to the inescapable bewitchment these words spring from.” -The Ringmaster Review

Sharone followed up the release with three exhilarating summer and fall tours, reaching audiences across the western, central, and eastern United States, and spent the remainder of 2019 recording her third studio album ‘Reflection’, which was released December 7th, 2019.

”[Sharone] showed that she was adept at harnessing the chaos on her previous couple of albums and she’s really turning the gothic-art-pop-rock up on her latest long-player. It’s packed with dark fairytales and swooping riffs as well as more theatrical invention that you’d find at the Royal Shakespeare Company.” – The Crack Magazine

”In summary absolute female power, which reminds of Evanescence and Tarja Turunen. This talented singer makes you curious about her live performances!” – Stormbringer.at

”Sharone really pushes out the emotions and passion she has for music with this album. It is full of fantastic piano chords and guitar riffs that really show off her band’s talent as a whole. I am excited to see what she releases in the future and will keep an eye out for it.”

In the Spring of 2020, Sharone signed with Devil Inside Records, and began working on her fourth studio album. The first single “Can We Pretend” was released July 24th, and has been the young rocker’s most successful release to date. This unique rock artist is destined for success in the metal and goth rock realm. Look out for more new music from Sharone coming very soon. About the Song, “Can We Pretend” Can We Pretend is about feeling forced to pretend to be happy in a miserable relation in order to maintain an image.

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The Spider Accomplice 3QS041

September 16, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:23:33 Comments Off on The Spider Accomplice 3QS041

VK Lynne of The Spider Accomplice joins Bill on Episode 041 to introduce you to herself and their track, Crawl while taking a shot at 3 Questions! Where to find them: With a cool name like The Spider Accomplice, I have to ask… Spider-man or Blackwidow? and feel free to interject where you band name came from. Can you take us back to the moment that you realized that you wanted to be a musician? How have you managed to stay in touch with your audience during the pandemic? asked by Erik Winger in Episode 040 Is it always pink, or do you change the color? The Song: Crawl Crawl is a late 80’s inspired power ballad about shedding your skin to find out who you really are underneath. About The Spider Accomplice Band Location: North Hollywood Band Genre: Symphonic rock Band biography This Los Angeles- based duo has racked up 12 LA Music Critics’ Awards over the last 4 years, making them LAMC’s most-awarded band in history. With their unique sound and striking visual presence, they have become a name to know in modern rock.

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Erik Winger 3QS040

September 1, 2020 Build the Scene 3 questions & a song, All Podcasts 0:59:06 Comments Off on Erik Winger 3QS040

  Erik Winger on 3 Questions and a Song #40 With KISS being in the headlines again about Tommy and Eric wearing Ace and Peter’s make up, what are you thoughts on that and what line up do you think was the best KISS line up? Can you tell us a little bit about your musical history? How many times do you get asked if you’re related to Kip Winger? – asked by Bobby C of Royal Honey on Episode 39 About the Song: Ballerina was a song I wrote about not one girl, but kind of an amalgamation of girls I was dating at the time. One girl was probably the main inspiration – she played “Belle” in the Live Stage Show of Beauty and the Beast at Walt Disney World, and the title of the song kind of sprung from that stage environment of singers and dancers. About Erik Winger Genre: Pop Rock Location: Orlando, FL, USA Erik Winger is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from Western PA. For the past 22 years, he’s called Orlando, FL his home. Erik describes his sound as rock/pop with a strong sense of melody and harmony. Heavily influenced by artists such as KISS, Journey, Van Halen, Billy Joel, and more recently, John Mayer – Erik has etched out his own sound with a nod to the greats that inspired him.

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