Artist Interview: Aussie Rocker Ry Cuming finds U.S. Success
Born in a small costal Australian Ry Cuming grew up around surfboard and record albums. As his love for music grew he was discovered in in Costa Rica which lead him to having his music featured on NBC’s EXTRA, MTV’s LAGUNA BEACH: The Real OC and most recently ONE TREE HILL. Ry is currently on [...]
Artist Interview: Nina Diaz from Girl in a Coma
The all female punk band, Girl in a Coma have been criss-crossing the country on tour with various artist including Cyndi Lauper and Train. Hailing from San Antonio, Texas lead singer Nina Diaz took the time to talk to the Hot Zone about their first headlining tour, working with Joan Jett and making it in [...]
Artist Interview: Stacy Jones of American Hi Fi
Preparing for the release of their new album “Fight the Frequency” American Hi Fi front man Stacy Jones took the time to chat with the Hot Zone to discuss what he the band has been up to. Check out the Interview below! I first want to thank you for taking some time to talk to [...]
Artist Interview: Nick Thomas of the Spill Canvas
The Spill Canvas released “Formalities” the latest album by this South Dakota foursome. We had the chance to talk with Guitarist and Lead Singer Nick Thomas last week about the new album, touring and their upcoming hometown show with Lifehouse. Check out the review below and get your copy of Formalities available now on iTunes. [...]
Artist Interview: Pop Diva Carmen Reece
Carmen Reece is following the success of her debut single, “Right Here”, with the release of her follow up single “Raindrop”. Produced by Mark J. Feist (Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland) the track will also have a blazing remix by burning hot mixmaster Dave Aude. (Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls, Britney Spears) Carmen has spent the last 6 months [...]
Artist Interview: Tyler Glenn of the Neon Trees
The Hot Zone spoke with Tyler Glenn from the Neon Tree’s as the band prepares to release their first major label album Habit’s. The current single, Animal, is working it’s way to radio and the band will be hitting the road with 30 Seconds to Mars in April. Tyler spoke with me about songwriting, how [...]
Artist Interview: Rich Ward of Fozzy
This is Johnny Concert with Hot Zone and I’m talking today with Rich Ward, the guitarist and founder of the band Fozzy. Johnny Concert: How are you doing today, Rich? Rich Ward: I’m doin’ awesome. JC: Let’s start at the beginning, Rich, tell us about the name Fozzy. RW: Well, the [...]
Artist Interview: Young & Divine ready for RCA release
The Hot Zone had a chance to talk with Albany pop-punk trio Young & Divine last week as they prepare for their first major label release with RCA. With super-charged choruses, powerful guitar lines and ear-grabbing melodies JP Clark, 23 (vocals/bass), Jake Mai, 23 (guitar/vocals) and Joe Bortscheller, 22 (drums) recently released their first single [...]
Artist Interview: Dean Roland of Collective Soul
On tour in support of their most recent self-titled album, Collective Soul brought the rock and roll to Northern Lights Casino IN Walker, MN. Recently returning from two shows up in Vancouver for the Winter Olympics Guitarist Dean Roland took some time from his busy schedule to chat with us about the band and their [...]
Artist Interview: Daphne Willis continues to improve her art
Many times when I sit down and interview an artist I am surprised how the personality seems so different then the music. Not the case with Daphne Willis she is as fun and sassy as her debut album “What to Say.” On the heels of her release we had an enjoyable conversation discussing everything from [...]
