The Atlanta Dolls

Greta and I attended one of the most historic shows of all time, The Fall Of Troy farewell tour and it was bittersweet. In light of the somber mood of one my favorite bands departing, I got the special opportunity to interview one of my new favorite bands, Envy on the Coast. I must say, they’re some of the most down to earth, coolest guys you’ll ever meet. Their sound is like no other band out there, with groovy rhythms and melodies, and Ryan’s dynamic voice, which makes for an amazing live show and album. I got a chance to talk singer, Ryan Hunter and bassist, Jeremy Velardi, about the band history, and their new album, Low Country, which I suggest you run and go get it.

I know the lighting was really terrible, but we were victims of circumstance and sometimes you just have to deal. I think of it as mood lighting anyway. It gives it a certain ambience, don’t you think?

-Wanya

The Atlanta Dolls chopped it up with Atlanta rapper, Cam Major. Check out the interview and enjoy. Galaxy Love, the first track off his upcoming project, “No Applause Needed” drops tomorrow!

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If you don’t know his name, then you should by the end of this interview. I got the special opportunity to talk to P.O.S. over the phone about what get’s him pissed off and what makes his message stand out beyond the rest. P.O.S. is a Minneapolis native with an arsenal of words he’s ready to unload at anytime. Don’t get mistaken by his humble demeanor, because once he hits the stage, its lights out! He did something unprecedented at his show at the Masquerade and you, my friend, should feel a world of disappointment that you weren’t there. Midway through his set, he took his performance from onstage to the middle of the crowd. It felt like a revival in there with everyone chanting the lyrics to his songs as the music echoed through the venue. It was amazing! This man is sick with it! I never put anything up here that I am not a fan myself, so I’m telling you to get his album, Never Better.

-Wanya

Wanya: So, for everyone who doesn’t know, what does P.O.S. stand for?

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Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Therefore I Am hit the stage at the Masquerade on a cold February day, moving the crowd with their relentless hard hitting lyrics and dynamic sound. I remember first seeing the band at Warped Tour at the Skull Candy Stage and Alex Corriea telling the crowd that great music is discovered here and you might find the sound track for your summer. Well, I did. Their music moved me in a way that I have yet to find in a lot of music out now. For one, it’s honest. If you weren’t at their last show at The Masquerade, you missed out. When Alex grabs the mic, you better pay attention and prepared to be in awe. Greta, honorary doll, Ashley, and I got the chance to sit down with singer, Alex, and guitarist, Travis Alexander, to talk about their album and life on tour. If you don’t have a copy of their album, The Sound of Human Lives, I’m telling you to go get it now. It could possibly be the soundtrack of your year.

-Wanya

With good vibes radiating from every ounce of his being, rapper Mod Sun is all smiles and nothing but good times. Chasing dreams and living life is all he knows. While currently out on the road as an opener for Scary Kids Scaring Kids (and filling in on drums for them as well) on their farewell tour, The Dolls had the opportunity to chat with Bloomington, Minnesota’s very own as the tour made a stop in Atlanta.

Spreading his message of positivity and branding his own version of Hippy Hop, the former Four Letter Lie drummer has been making moves on his dreams and standing under none. With two mixtapes and an EP out, you’ll find at least one song to make you smile. Check out his website,  How To Make A Modsun, download the music and come get sun. : )

(All interruptions courtesy of Chad and Pouyan of Scary Kids Scaring Kids…It’s all love, boys!)