Interview by Parisa Eshrati

Upon the release of his new EP, Pressure Mine, Tristan Shone of one-man industrial doom project Author & Punisher spoke with T&E about the evolving nature of his music. We discussed the material and physical components of his artistry, the organic elements of his live sound, and the one-to-one dynamic between him and his machinery,

​Interview by Parisa Eshrati

Wolves in the Throne Room strives to work in an alchemical state while creating music, working with the Earth's energy to uproot a primal spirit. In our in-depth interview ahead of WITTR's headlining set at Northwest Terror Fest, drummer Aaron Weaver spoke with us about working in these non-material states, creating from the shadows, and discovering the infinite within that space.

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

After a difficult year of combating illness and near-death experiences, YOB founder Mike Scheidt has learned to own his darkness. Ahead of his first set back since his recovery at Northwest Terror Fest, Scheidt reflects with us via email on his gratitude and growth from this journey.

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

​An evolving sense of self-confidence allowed Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler to expose a vulnerable side on her latest record, Strangers. ​We caught up with her via email before her set at Northwest Terror Fest to discuss the concepts of her latest album, and how her visual art acts as an extension of those themes. 

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

After extensive touring around the world, Chris Alfaro, aka Free the Robots, explored global inspiration for his upcoming release, Karavan. T&E Collective spoke with the LA-based producer and DJ at the start of the Karavan tour to discuss the new record, life-changing perspectives from traveling, and his love for all things music.