Interviews

Tilian sat down with us to share a candid look at his deeply personal upcoming solo album, reflecting on its four-year creation process, while also teasing his exciting new band project and diving into the creative flow that drives his music-making. Strife Mag: Let’s start with the most important question: How are you doing? Tilian: […]

In an exclusive conversation, Chadwick Johnson of Hundredth opens up about the band’s journey to create their bold new album, navigating the challenges and freedoms of going independent, and the importance of trusting their creative instincts to shape their evolving sound. Strife Mag: Good morning! How are you? Chadwick: I’m good. I have a 15-month-old […]

On February 17, French band TSS played at Melkweg Amsterdam as part of their European tour. After the show, we caught up with vocalist Matthieu and drummer Hugo backstage. They spoke openly about the band’s shift from synthpop to metal, what it’s like to tour outside of France, and what listeners can expect from their […]

Wage War have cemented themselves as one of metalcore’s most dynamic bands, consistently pushing their sound forward while staying true to their roots. With their latest album, Stigma, the band explores new sonic territory, incorporating industrial, nu-metal, and even country influences. We caught up with guitarist and vocalist Cody Quistad during their European tour with […]

It’s been a few weeks since singer LØLØ wrapped up her first headline tour, You Turn Me On Tour. Just days after her incredible show in Haarlem, I had the chance to sit down with the singer to talk about the tour, her music, and the inspiration behind her songs. Q: How was your last […]

State Champs have been championing pop-punk for more than 10 years and on November 8th they dropped their 4th studio album which is self-titled State Champs. To celebrate the release of the record we had a chat with Ryan Scott Graham, bassist and singer in the band.  Read below more about the album, touring and […]