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Interview with Syme



by Roman the Fury

Norwegian rockers Syme have been classic UMR favorites ever since they released their debut, Swing Swing, in 2005. They’ve already completed two successful tours in America, performing both at SXSW and CMJ music festivals. These interviews were conducted during their first tour across America!
Listen to the interview, mp3 style:
Introduction mp3
Interview mp3
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Interview with Jamie Tanner



by Kristin Blank

I got the impression that the Bird-man’s blink is open to reader interpretation in most situations. What does it mean to you?
Like anything in the book, I wouldn’t say it means any one thing. I work pretty instinctively, and the Bird-man just seemed to want to blink. Sometimes it’s for communication’s sake - […]


Go back to 1996, and you’ll find that one of the rising stars in the underground is a little band from New York City called Texas Is The Reason. With the release of the now legendary Do You Know Who You Are?, their popularity would rise to the point of a million dollar contract […]


Interview with Jason Anderson



by Spencer Sugarman

Jason Anderson is not a myth, a giant, or even a demigod. Yet he has taken upon himself the herculean task of reminding us that NO!, we are not too cool to have fun. That YES!, this night can be the best night of your life! In the past, his musical punch was a bit […]


After viewing the Daniela Kostova’s documentary Body Without Organs, the filmmaker, featured DJ Joro-Boro, and house DJ Pete Spynda answered some questions concerning the film and Pittsburgh showing. The three discussed everything from the history of the Bulgarian Bar, fucking for free vodka, and setting up everything in Pittsburgh.
Interview by Miles Dinnen
Daniela, why did you […]




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Body Without Organs

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