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Heloise and the Savoir Faire, April, 2008

Ryan Prado — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:35:06 +0000

New York City’s Heloise and the Savoir Faire have enjoyed a whirlwind ascension to the peak of the dance-punk scene in 2008. With the impending release of their debut album, Trash, Rats and Microphones, and a major push by both Elijah Wood (via his label Simian Records) and the addition of guest vocals on the new album by Debbie Harry, the group seems unstoppable. Synthesis editor Ryan Prado had the glorious opportunity to chat with the group outside the Omni Hotel in beautiful downtown Austin, Texas, during South By Southwest 2008. What follows is as succinct an interview as you can expect considering that all five members of the band grappled over one measly digital recorder. Rest assured, it looked as great as it sounds…

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Heloise and the Savoir Faire at SXSW 2008

Circa Survive, July, 2007

Ryan Prado — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:57:53 +0000

The release of On Letting Go, their second full-length for Equal Vision Records, has ushered in another step in their ongoing evolution as a band, and especially as artists and friends. Circa Survive is not your typical band. Ryan Prado of Synthesis Magazine spoke with Circa Survive singer/lyricist Anthony Green about the band’s latest album, his thoughts on reaching larger audiences and his many muses.

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Les Claypool, June, 2007

Ryan Prado — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:11:14 +0000

[from wikipedia]
Leslie Edward “Les” Claypool (born September 29, 1963 in Richmond, California, USA) is a singer/bassist, best known for his work with the alternative rock band Primus. Claypool’s mastery of the electric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative playing style. Claypool mixes finger-tapping, flamenco-like strumming, a similar double-thumb technique used by Victor Wooten and others, and a Larry Graham-like slap technique to develop his own unique style and has earned respect as one of rock’s premier bass talents and has become an influence for younger bassists in recent years.

Synthesis Editor Ryan “El Guapo” Prado interviews Les Claypool.

They speak about Les Claypool’s current tour, his new DVD, FANCY, and the upcoming movie Electric Apricot: Quest for Festeroo

Les is more! Les Claypool MySpace page -and- Les Claypool official site.

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Les Claypool speaks to Synthesis.

Money Mark & Tokyo Police Club at Sasquatch, May, 2007

Ryan Prado — Wed, 30 May 2007 23:42:07 +0000

Ryan Prado speaks with Money Mark and Tokyo Police Club.

Sebastian Bach, December, 2006

Ryan Prado — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:10:51 +0000

He’s like “the Willie Nelson of metal,” dude…hey, he said it. Sebastian Bach has been rocking it for over two decades. Fronting arena-caliber bands (Skid Row), television star, movie star, Broadway plays, and father – he’s not slowing down.
With a slot on Guns N Roses Chinese Democracy Tour, and a new album in 2007 – Sebastian Bach would prefer that you live in the now.

Visit his sites sebastianbach.com and myspace.com/sebastianblog

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The Willie Nelson of metal?

Frank Black, November, 2006

Ryan Prado — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:44:06 +0000

Canada, Nashville, Oregon and an olive grove someplace in between, he’s been everywhere.
Frank Black is interviewed by Ryan Prado for Synthesis Magazine. Podcast includes songs from Fast Man Raider Man “In The Time Of My Ruin” and “If Your Poison Gets You”.

For more information, visit www.frankblack.net.

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Jeremy Enigk, July, 2006

Ryan Prado — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:17:34 +0000

Mr. Enigk and Synthesis meet in passing at Lollapalooza 2006.

Atreyu, January, 2006

Ryan Prado — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 20:56:40 +0000

Against the Nothing
Atreyu’s Brandon Saller Elaborates On Being the Biggest Band in Metalcore. Interview by Ryan Prado
Listen to the new Atreyu song “Exs & Ohs” after the interview!

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NOFX, January, 2006

Ryan Prado — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 21:46:24 +0000

Logic Is A Threat
NOFX’s Fat Mike explains to Synthesis Editor Ryan Prado why we’ve been searched and seized.

Samples of the new EP Never Trust A Hippy sprinkled throughout.
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Avenged Sevenfold, October, 2005

Ryan Prado — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:39:29 +0000

Avenged Sevenfold’s Zachy Vengance interviewed by Ryan Prado. October, 2005.

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