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Breakbot

Andy Blazquez — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:28:17 +0000

Breakbot aka Thibaut Berland is a French producer/DJ and dead-on Jesus look alike. He made a name for himself on myspace in ’05 before being signed to UK indie label Moshi Moshi Records, and then eventually to Ed banger Records in ’09.

We sat down with him backstage at Grand Central a few minutes before his set and had a chat about his music, the industry, and disco love songs.

More Breakbot @ MySpace | Facebook | Twitter

Special Thanks: Poplife & Grand Central

Directed – Gfx: Andres Blazquez
Director of Photography: Markus Oskarsson
Edit: Andres Blazquez & Markus Oskarsson

Theophilus London

Andy Blazquez — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:43:57 +0000

We muscled our way in to Theophilus London’s soundcheck before his show at Grand Central. We asked a few questions and then stuck around for the show. Enough reading… click play.

Theophilus London | Vashtie | Jesse Boykins

Video By:

Edit/GFX: Andy Blazquez
Director of Photography: Markus Oskarsson
Production: Barbie Bertisch

Special Thanks to:

Overthrow, Sam Baum, Caleb Gauge, Grand Central

Panic Bomber

Andy Blazquez — Thu, 13 May 2010 06:32:15 +0000

We met up with Panic Bomber at Studio 1415 to talk about the new Discipline EP, musical inspiration, and quality literature. The video below explains it all much better than I know how to say it. So watch… and enjoy.

Video by: Andy Blazquez & Ingi Larusson
Photography: Stian Roenning
Produced and Styling: Aban Sonia
Hair and Make-up: Naomi Robles
Panic Bomber Manager: Paddy Scaca
Assistant Styling: Brandon Fogel
Production Assistant: Lauren Portilo
Location: Studio 1415
Additional Thanks:
Dead Legend Doors: Stian Roenning & Sam Gualtieri
Authentic Sarajevo Minefield Street Sign: Mike Raveney

Pirate Stereo Interview

Andy Blazquez — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:12:13 +0000

Saturday nights at Stian Roenning’s Studio 1415 can get pretty interesting, to say the least. This week included a photo shoot with Boston based DJs Pirate Stereo. Also, fish-tank head-dunking, jean-ripping high-kicks and jumping off the top of 12 foot ladders on to a makeshift safety mattress… All in a days work.

In between ladder jumps, we sat down with Pirate Stereo and talked about their music, groupies and the odd requests to play “cumbia” at their gigs.

Myspace: @piratestereo | Twitter: @piratestereo | Facebook: Link

Directed/Edited/GFX: Andy Blazquez

Director of Photography: Ingi Lar

Still Photography: Stian Roenning

Creative: Sam Baum

Danny Daze Interview

Andy Blazquez — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:24:46 +0000

After five minutes of hanging out with Danny Daze, one thing becomes outstandingly clear – This guy IS NOT messing around. Because of a very busy schedule, he hadn’t slept for three days prior to the interview and was leaving to London a few hours after we wrapped. Surprisingly, he remained focused and well-spoken as he shared his thoughts on following his dreams, music and… umm, Dolly Parton?

Artist: Danny Daze | Twitter: @dannydaze | Myspace: @djdannydaze

Director / Editing / GFX: Andy Blazquez
Director of Photography: Ingi Lar
Special Thanks: Bianca Alvarez, Arlette Carlin

EXCLUSIVE: Marky Ramone by Stian Roenning

Andy Blazquez — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:39:21 +0000

A few years back, Life.is/art writer and all around badass, Stian Roenning got dragged out of bed to interview one of the founders of Punk Rock… Marky Ramone.

The tape remained buried away in Stian’s studio until recently when he remembered: “Oh shit, I think I have an interview with Marky Ramone”

…and sure enough, he did.

In the video they discuss the origins of Punk and what advice he has for young musicians… We even added a few Ramones performances for good measure. Check it out below:

Interview by: Stian Roenning

Shot by: Stian Roenning

Edited by: Andy Blazquez