So I was lucky enough to get an interview with the lead guitarist and vocalist of Tsar, Jeff Whalen. We talk about what happened after the debut, and the new EP that I reviewed early last week. Check out the interview here.
NEWS UPDATE:
Musicians from around the world will pay tribute to the words and music of the incomparable Elvis Costello on “Beyond Belief: A Tribute to Elvis Costello,” a compilation to be released in 2013 on Futureman Records.
Co-produced by longtime Costello fans Olivia Frain and John M. Borack, the collection will feature more than two dozen artists putting their own spin on both Costello classics and deep cuts. Listeners will be treated to everything from 30-something-year-old gems from the new wave era to musical infants from Costello’s more recent work. Proceeds from the release will benefit the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that donates musical instruments to under-funded school music programs.
Why Elvis Costello? Well he’s a got a 35 year track record as one of rock’s most prolific artists, and Borack adds “There are just so many amazing songs in his catalog, and we wanted to hear what some of our favorite musicians could do with them.” See the Facebook page!
