Breakin' Recordz
By Kelly Frazier
Breakin' RecordzMar 03, 2020
Breakin’ Recordz #9: Larissa Stupar – Lead Vocalist of the Welsh Death Metal Band ‘Venom Prison’
The guest for this episode is Larissa Stupar, lead vocalist of the Welsh death metal band Venom Prison. Last year, they released their second studio album Samsara via Prosthetic Records. This interview with Larissa was recorded at their Detroit stop at The Sanctuary during their tour last Fall. Larissa shared with us the progression of the band, the writing and recording of Samsara, touring in the states, and her own upbringing.
Purchase/Stream Samsara: smarturl.it/VenomPrisonSamsara
Follow Larissa Stupar:
Twitter: twitter.com/larissastupar
Instagram: instagram.com/larissastupar
Follow Venom Prison:
Web: venomprison.com
Instagram: instagram.com/venomprison
Twitter: twitter.com/Venomprison
Facebook: facebook.com/venomprison
THEME MUSIC
“High Velocity Pt. 1 & 2” (Instrumental) produced by House Shoes (from Big Tone and House Shoes Big Shoes LP)
Cuts by DJ Jay Spliff
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Breakin’ Recordz #8: The Soul Rebels – New Orleans Brass Ensemble, Go-To Backing Band for A-List Music Artists such as Katy Perry, Nas, Marilyn Manson, DMX, New Album Poetry in Motion Available Now
The guests for this episode are three members of the brass ensemble from New Orleans, The Soul Rebels, Julian Gosin (trumpet), Lumar LeBlanc (snare drum), and Marcus Hubbard (trumpet). The Soul Rebels blend elements of contemporary hip-hop, trap, soul, bounce, and pop production mixed with world music and jazz, and recently released their newest album Poetry in Motion.
During our discussion, we talked about the history of the band and how they evolved over the years, along with how they became one of the go-to backing bands and eventually performing with the likes of Katy Perry, Nas, Marilyn Manson, DMX, G-Eazy, Rakim, Joey Bada$$, Robin Thicke, Metallica, Rakim, and GZA. We also get into the new album Poetry in Motion and they share some stories about the making of a few of the songs.
The Soul Rebels are currently on their Winter 2020 tour, supporting the release of Poetry in Motion. Go to thesoulrebels.com/events for the complete listing of dates.
Stream/Purchase Poetry in Motion: smarturl.it/poetryinmotion
Follow The Soul Rebels:
Web: thesoulrebels.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thesoulrebels
Facebook: facebook.com/TheSoulRebels
Twitter: twitter.com/soulrebels
THEME MUSIC
“High Velocity Pt. 1 & 2” (Instrumental) produced by House Shoes (from Big Tone and House Shoes Big Shoes LP)
Cuts by DJ Jay Spliff
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Breakin' Recordz #7: Traxman - Legendary Chicago Footwork, Juke, House Music DJ Producer
The guest for this episode is Chicago OG footwork, juke, and house music DJ and producer Traxman. As a staple of the Chicago dance music scene for decades now, Traxman was one of the co-founders of the G.E.T.O DJZ INC clique a member of DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn’s Teklife CREW And the founder of TEKK DJZ, along with being a important part of the birthing of the Dance-Mania imprint. Having released music on countless record labels including recently dropping Tekvision Volume 2 via Teklife, Traxman continues to make music on his own terms and is constantly dropping music via his Bandcamp at traxman1.bandcamp.com.
During our conversation, Traxman gave us a history lessons about growing up in Chicago and entering the dance music world and establishing himself as a staple of the city. So much history is shared here for anyone that loves dance music from the Midwest.
Follow Traxman:
Twitter: twitter.com/TRAXMAN_TEKKDJZ
Instagram: instagram.com/tekkdj74
Facebook: facebook.com/thelegendarytraxman
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/traxman-2
Bandcamp: traxman1.bandcamp.com
THEME MUSIC
“High Velocity Pt. 1 & 2” (Instrumental) produced by House Shoes (from Big Tone and House Shoes Big Shoes LP)
Cuts by DJ Jay Spliff
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Breakin’ Recordz #6: Lena of the Moldova-based metal band Infected Rain, new album Endorphin available now via Napalm Records
On Breakin’ Recordz, we ignore all industry hype and politics, and bring you the stories behind the best acts that music lovers from all around the world should know about. From independent bands to nationally signed acts, we’re here to promote a diverse collection of voices from all genres of music and do what we love to do best, BREAKIN’ RECORDZ!
The guest for this episode is Lena, the multi-faceted vocalist of the Moldova-based metal band Infected Rain. The band recently released their fourth studio album, Endorphin, via Napalm Records, along with a stunning video for their single “Black Gold” (embedded below). Discovering her love for metal as a teenager, music has always been a passion for Lena, her own type of drug and a reason for living.
Lena shared with us her creative process and the personal nature of writing and performing her music, along with her childhood and how she caught the music bug. She also talked about how Infected Rain got started and the various dynamics and aesthetics of the band, along with other artistic passions of hers.
Stream/Purchase Endorphin: smarturl.it/IR-Endorphin
Follow Lena:
Instagram: instagram.com/lenascissorhands
Facebook: facebook.com/lenainfectedrain
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCegJ5vdjTRgKnh4P_uq8_fA
Patreon: patreon.com/lenascissorhands
Follow Infected Rain:
Web: infectedrain.com
Facebook: facebook.com/infectedrain
Twitter: twitter.com/infectedrain
Instagram: instagram.com/infectedrain_official
Breakin’ Recordz #5: DJ Debris of Australian platinum-selling hip-hop trio Hilltop Hoods, currently on the North American leg of The Great Expanse World Tour
The guest for this episode is DJ Debris, member of the Australian platinum-selling hip-hop trio Hilltop Hoods, who are currently on the North American leg of The Great Expanse World Tour. The tour is in support of the their eighth studio album of the same name which marks a total of six #1 albums overall in their homeland — an ARIA record for the most #1 albums by an Australian band.
During out conversation, DJ Debris shares his thoughts on the longevity of the band and how they’ve been able to continually reinvent themselves. We also talked about the current world tour and how they were able to break out and have success when it’s really tough for Australian bands to get noticed, even in their homeland.
Stream and/or download The Great Expanse here: hilltophoods.lnk.to/TheGreatExpanse
Follow Hilltop Hoods:
Web: hilltophoods.com
Facebook: facebook.com/hilltophoods
Twitter: twitter.com/hilltophoods
Instagram: instagram.com/hilltophoods
THEME MUSIC
“High Velocity Pt. 1 & 2” (Instrumental) produced by House Shoes (from Big Tone and House Shoes Big Shoes LP)
Cuts by DJ Jay Spliff
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Breakin’ Recordz #4: Steve Tucker of legendary death metal band Morbid Angel who are about to embark on a USA headlining tour with Watain and Incantation
The 2019 USA Sickness Tour begins November 21st in Houston, Texas and runs through December 21st in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Support will be provided by Swedish black metal practitioners Watain and American death metal veterans Incantation. For more information and to purchase tickets: bnds.us/trirzd.
Follow Morbid Angel:
Web: morbidangel.com
Facebook: facebook.com/officialmorbidangelpage
THEME MUSIC
"High Velocity Pt. 1 & 2" (Instrumental) produced by House Shoes (from Big Tone and House Shoes Big Shoes LP) Cuts by DJ Jay Spliff
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Breakin’ Recordz #3: Will Putney of the deathcore metal band Fit For An Autopsy talks about their new album The Sea Of Tragic Beasts
Putney shared how the band brought in some new influences on this album, the influence of producing for other bands, what makes a good song, their writing/recording process, and their live shows.
Purchase/Stream The Sea Of Tragic Beasts: nuclearblast.com/ffaa-tsotb
Follow Will Putney:
Web: graphicnature.com
Instagram: instagram.com/willputney
Follow Fit For An Autopsy:
Facebook: facebook.com/FitForAnAutopsyOfficial
Twitter: twitter.com/fitforanautopsy
Instagram: instagram.com/fitforanautopsy
Bandcamp: fitforanautopsy.bandcamp.com
THEME MUSIC
"High Velocity Pt. 1 & 2" (Instrumental) produced by House Shoes (from Big Tone and House Shoes Big Shoes LP) Cuts by DJ Jay Spliff
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Breakin’ Recordz #2: Dearly Beloved are from Toronto and have a new album out Times Square Discount
Rob and Niva share their process in making Times Square Discount and what their hope to get out of it, along with detailing how they met and their connection by the way of shared passions to do more with their art. As anyone knows, I love Toronto, so we get into their favorite parts of Toronto along with their recent European tour.
Purchase/Stream Times Square Discount: smarturl.it/dbtsd
Follow Dearly Beloved:
Web: dearlybelovedmusic.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thebeloveds
Instagram: instagram.com/nivachow
Facebook: facebook.com/TheBeloveds
Twitter: twitter.com/thebeloveds
YouTube: youtube.com/user/neevchow
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Breakin’ Recordz #1: Dia Frampton reunites with her sister for a new Meg & Dia album, plus a Christmas album!
The newly reunited sister act put out of their best work with happysad, and during our conversation, we get into the reasons the sisters got back together to make music again. Dia also talks about her time as a solo artist, being on The Voice, and dealing with being signed to a major label. It was a great conversation with Dia Frampton and she opened up a lot about the struggles behind Meg & Dia breaking up and her solo career, plus she sheds light on the relationship she has had with his sister Meg over the years and how that has evolved.
Recently, after this interview was recorded, Meg & Dia announced their Christmas album, December, Darling, dropping on November 15th!
Purchase/Stream happysad:
CDs/Vinyl/Merch: meganddia.merchnow.com
iTunes: geni.us/meganddiahappysad
Spotify: bit.ly/madhappysad
Purchase/Stream December, Darling:
CDs/Vinyl/Merch: meganddia.merchnow.com
iTunes: geni.us/decemberdarling
Spotify: bit.ly/maddecdarling
THEME MUSIC "High Velocity Pt. 1 & 2" (Instrumental) produced by House Shoes (from Big Tone and House Shoes Big Shoes LP)
Cuts by DJ Jay Spliff
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Breakin' Recordz Podcast Trailer - First Episode November 5th
On Breakin’ Recordz, we ignore all industry hype and politics, and bring you the stories behind the best acts that music lovers from all around the world should know about. From independent bands to nationally signed acts, we’re here to promote a diverse collection of voices from all genres of music and do what we love to do best, BREAKIN’ RECORDZ!
Debut episode with Dia Frampton of Meg & Dia drops Tuesday, November 5th!
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