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SPB Hits The Fest 8

Syrup Moose Records Do you have a preferred color of vinyl pressing or, for that matter, cassettes? We've only really done black vinyl so far, but I would love to do (and have some pre-orders up for) various colourful vinyl. I like to try and make everything we release as … Read more

Rodrigo (.MAR – drums) SPB: Have you played many international shows? What is something unique you’ve noticed about venues in Argentina as compared to other countries? Rodrigo: Unfortunately, we haven't played any shows overseas yet. However, we've been involved in international shows, opening for Gojira, Trivium, and Alcest. What I … Read more

Matt Strickland (Sea Urchin – multi-instrumentalist) SPB: Are you familiar with The Tick cartoon, because your cover art reminds me of Sewer Urchin? (Any related deeper thoughts…) Oh, I am definitely familiar with The Tick, and I wholly believe that mid-‘90s children's programming molded the sense of humor which is … Read more

Steve Brewer (Distants) SPB: Did you choose your name before the band members were located in different cities? Brweer: Yes. Everyone who was in the band when it started lived in Chicago. When I joined the band in 2019, Zach and I would carpool the distants from Michigan to Chicago … Read more

Mr P (DCxPC Live) SPB: Was there a turning point where you knew you wanted to reshift your focus from livestreaming to becoming a label? Mr P: DCxPC Live had started a year before the pandemic doing booking and promotion for shows in Orlando, FL. Mike Hellbound, my bass player in … Read more