Interviews – Consequence

Poppy’s Mixtape for Latex Mishaps, Hitchhiking, and Getting Stood Up

Consequence Staff — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:37:31 +0000

Welcome to another episode of Mixtapes, the video interview series that examines an artist’s tastes via a fishbowl of absurd situations. For the latest edition, Poppy soundtracks getting stood up, her first experiences with latex, and more. More than most artists, Poppy seems utterly unbound by silly concepts like “genre” or…

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Godsmack Talk Final Album Lighting Up the Sky and 25th Anniversary of Self-Titled LP

Jonah Krueger — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:24:53 +0000

Earlier this year, multiplatinum rockers Godsmack released their latest album, Lighting Up the Sky, while also declaring that it would be their final LP ever. While Godsmack assured fans they’d continue to tour, dispelling any rumors of a breakup, drummer Shannon Larkin and frontman Sully Erna recently explained to Heavy…

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Megadeth on Touring Life, Grammy Awards, and Resistance to Writing a Concept Album

Jonah Krueger — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:04:17 +0000

Dave Mustaine and James LoMenzo catch up with Heavy Consequence backstage at Louder Than Life 2023.

Megadeth on Touring Life, Grammy Awards, and Resistance to Writing a Concept Album
Jonah Krueger

Taika Waititi, His “Own Biggest Fan,” Confirms Existence of “The Taika-verse”

Liz Shannon Miller — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:37:48 +0000

Also, here's why the writer/director/actor loves to dip in and out of projects.

Taika Waititi, His “Own Biggest Fan,” Confirms Existence of “The Taika-verse”
Liz Shannon Miller

Deafheaven’s George Clarke Talks 10 Years of Sunbather

Jonah Krueger — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:51:01 +0000

Ten years ago, Deafheaven challenged the boundaries of metal with the genre-bending, controversy-sparking epic Sunbather. Though some black metal purists resisted the album upon release, a decade on, it’s safe to say the record’s raw power and lasting impact has quieted the naysayers. “At the time, it really affected us…

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Royal Blood Talk Back to the Water Below, Duo Dynamic, and Impressive Chart Streak

Jonah Krueger — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:00:59 +0000

On September 8th, British rock duo Royal Blood released Back to the Water Below. A groovy, riff-heavy set of new songs, the record arrived as the act’s fourth studio album. Remarkably, it also marked the fourth time they’ve hit No. 1 on the UK chart, continuing their uniquely flawless commercial streak:…

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Two for the Road: Wolfgang Van Halen and Nita Strauss on Joint Tour, Learning from Van Halen and Alice Cooper, and More

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:11:46 +0000

Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss are teaming up for a fall tour.

Two for the Road: Wolfgang Van Halen and Nita Strauss on Joint Tour, Learning from Van Halen and Alice Cooper, and More
Spencer Kaufman

Angie McMahon’s Mixtape for Flat Tires, Meeting Your Future Self, and Losing Your Pet Turtle

Consequence Staff — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:17:01 +0000

Mixtapes is a video interview series from Consequence that examines artists’ tastes via a smattering of absurd situations. For the latest edition, Angie McMahon soundtracks messages from your future self, pet turtles running away, and more. Just last Friday (October 27th), singer-songwriter and indie rocker Angie McMahon returned with her…

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Anna Shoemaker’s Mixtape for Bad Family Barbecues, Bad Hair Days, and Sad Uncles

Consequence Staff — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:00:57 +0000

Welcome back to Consequence’s Mixtapes, a new video series that examines artists’ tastes through the lens of absurd situations. For the latest edition, Anna Shoemaker picks the perfect tunes for bad family barbecues, bad hair days, and more. As heard on her recent EP, Hey Anna, Anna Shoemaker has a wide…

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Joy Oladokun, Dumpstaphunk, and Pixie & the Partygrass Boys’ Mixtape for Whiskey Cocktails

Ben Kaye — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:00:06 +0000

The perfect music for sipping whiskey sours, Irish mules, and old fashioneds at Bourbon & Beyond festival.

Joy Oladokun, Dumpstaphunk, and Pixie & the Partygrass Boys’ Mixtape for Whiskey Cocktails
Ben Kaye

Blondshell’s Mixtape for Taking Plan B with Gatorade, Awkward Uber Rides, and Tragic Tattoos

Consequence Staff — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:46:32 +0000

Welcome to Mixtapes, a new video series from Consequence that peeks into artists’ tastes by asking them to soundtrack absurd situations. For the inaugural episode, Blondshell makes the perfect playlist for taking Plan-B with Gatorade, bad tattoos, awkward Ubers, and more. Blondshell’s Sabrina Teitelbaum doesn’t just write great songs, she listens…

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Brendon Small Talks Dethklok’s Dethalbum IV, Touring with BABYMETAL, and more

Cervanté Pope — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:53:53 +0000

The Metalocalypse creator is excited about the pairing of Dethklok and BABYMETAL.

Brendon Small Talks Dethklok’s Dethalbum IV, Touring with BABYMETAL, and more
Cervanté Pope

J-Pop Superduo YOASOBI Discuss the International Success of “Idol” and Their First US Performance

Mary Siroky — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:02:20 +0000

If you’ve been scrolling on TikTok any time in the past few months, there’s a good chance you’ve heard some music from J-pop duo YOASOBI. Producer and songwriter Ayase and singer-songwriter ikura are experiencing an explosive viral moment with their track “Idol,” the first Japanese song to ever hit No.…

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Brendon Small on Why New Metalocalypse Movie Is a “Dipshit Messiah Story”: Interview + Giveaway

Cervanté Pope — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:25:33 +0000

After years of bated breaths and unanswered questions, brutal animated death metal band Dethklok have finally returned with what might be the final installment of their insane existence in the new movie Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar and their fourth record, Dethalbum IV, both out today (August 22nd). Metalocalypse: Army…

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The Winning Time Team Explains How the Show’s Cinematography Creates Its “Cool Factor”

Liz Shannon Miller — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:26:10 +0000

John C. Reilly, Jason Segel, and more reveal what gives the HBO Lakers drama its signature style.

The Winning Time Team Explains How the Show’s Cinematography Creates Its “Cool Factor”
Liz Shannon Miller