Hex Records
SPB: How do you typically find the bands you sign to the label?
Hex: There’s a secret cabal of labels that select bands through an ancient ritual and lots of blood… wait, I just gave too much away. Honestly though, it’s a mix of keeping up with what my friends and bands I’ve worked with in the past are up to, keeping an ear to the ground for new music, and careful consideration of what I’m realistically able to put time and money into.
John Garwood (Coming Down – guitar) SPB: What is your favorite record store – either locally or something you’ve discovered while traveling? Garwood: Needle Drop Records in Rochester, NY. I’m a little biased considering the owner, Russ Torregiano, is a long-time friend and brother in rock. I’ve been loitering around … Read more
Dylan (Colonial Wounds – bass/vocals) SPB: Is there a particular musician who inspired you to start playing your instrument? Dylan: Bass was the first instrument I learned to play and it was Hunter Burgan of AFI that inspired me the most at that point. The first song I tried to … Read more
Ray Gurz (WIPES – bass/vocals) SPB: How likely you to pick up a record based off its cover with no knowledge of the band or music? Gurz: I worked in are Double Decker Records for 8 years and during that time I became attracted to check out strange covers or … Read more
moja SPB: How old were you when you learned your first instrument? Masumi: My first instrument was YAMAHA Electone when I was five years old. Haru: I’ve never actually had formal lessons -- I’m totally self-taught. I bought my first instrument back in junior high just to start a band … Read more
Lauren (Broken Record) SPB: What was your first tape/cd/record? Lauren: The first CD I bought with my own money was No Strings Attached by *NSYNC, but perhaps more formative was my second CD, Green Day’s Nimrod. Green Day went on to become one of my all time favorites, and I … Read more
Eric Angelo Bessel SPB: Walk us through your gear setup for the recording of Mirror at Night. Eric: I composed the album, Mirror at Night, using a pair of digital Mellotrons (proto-sampling keyboards), an Alesis Micron (keyboard synthesizer), and guitars. The Micron is a new addition, and is the main … Read more
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