This interview originally appeared in our ninth issue. We met with singer/guitarist Erik Funk and singer/bassist Patrick Costello before one of their shows at Fireside Bowl. We talked from inside D4’s van about their new album at the time, Versus God, the band’s relationship with Billie Joe Armstrong, Hopeless Records, South by Southwest, The Triple Rock and more. Continue Reading…
For over ten years, The Arrivals have been a mainstay of Chicago’s punk rock community. With each album they evolve and the latest full-length, Volatile Molotov, represents some of their most ambitious work yet. We discussed the new record with singer/guitarists Isaac Thotz and Dave Merriman, along with a variety of additional topics. The guys gave especially detailed responses and we would like to thank them for taking the time to answer our questions. Also, be sure to check out the video below of the band performing “Children’s Crusade” on JBTV.