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Interview by Parisa  Photo by Steklovata Inc. In their latest album Jhyappa, New York-based “immigrindcore” group Chepang takes an introspective turn, exploring themes of inner peace through the lens of Nepali philosophical traditions and blistering grindcore. In this email interview, we caught up with guitarist Kshitiz Moktan to discuss their music as a means of meditation, realization, and self-preservation.
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Interview by Parisa Eshrati  Photo credit: Paul McGuire On Chronicles of Lunacy, Defeated Sanity masterfully balances their signature brutal sound with intricate compositions, exploring themes of insanity through both musical and lyrical complexity. In this email conversation with founding member and drummer Lille Gruber, we discuss the meticulous process behind the album’s creation, his philosophy on perfection, and how their approach to extreme music transcends genre tropes. From behind-the-scenes songwriting insights to the demands of their live performances, Lille offers a glimpse into the artistry and discipline that defines their work.
Interview by Parisa Eshrati  Photo by Julius Schlosburg In his most recent full-length release, Man of the House, Tucson-based rapper Cash Lansky delivers a soundtrack for discovering life's purpose. Through personal stories of love, loss, trials, and growth, Cash offers an honest and heartfelt narrative that encourages listeners to reflect and inspire change. "I try to plant the seed of change in my music. I might not change the world while I'm here, but I know I'll be a spark." For the latest installment of our Mello Music Sessions series, we spoke with Lansky about the themes of his album, the importance of community, and much more.
Interview by Parisa Eshrati  We caught up with Philadelphia-based power pop rockers Sheer Mag during their Playing Favorites tour to go record shopping during their stop in Tucson, AZ at Wooden Tooth Records. In this interview, the band talks about their record selections - from '70s UK folk music to hardcore punk to instrumental field recordings and beyond! We also talked a bit about their latest album, favorite Mortal Kombat characters, seedy conversations in dive bar bathrooms, and more.
Interview by Parisa Eshrati  Photo credit: Chris Johnston Necrot vocalist, bassist and songwriter Luca Indrio brings nothing less than sheer hostility when writing music. Their brand new album, Lifeless Birth, speculates on mortality, and demands rejection of the modern norms of uniformity and weakness. As Luca notes, "To me, this album is aggressive and calls for more awareness to what our human condition is." We caught up with Luca in an email interview to delve into the Lifeless Birth LP and talk songwriting, thematics, and more.
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