Today we're spending Seven Questions In Heaven with The Aquadolls' singer Melissa Brooks!
Describe your music for our readers who may not be familiar with you.
Some songs are loud, brash, and wild, and others are more on the mellow side. It's music that you would want to put on when you're happy, angry, or feeling super badass.
Who are your musical influences and idols?
I adore Gwen Stefani and have always looked up to her since I became obsessed with No Doubt when I was a kid. My first concert was Gwen at the Anaheim Pond and her energy and voice totally changed my life. I also love Courtney Love, Madonna, Aaliyah, and Lolawolf.
What was the first album, cassette, or CD you bought with your own money?
Oops!... I Did It Again by Britney Spears.
What was the strangest gig you've ever played?
We've played some interesting gigs over the course of three years! One of the strangest but most amazing was our residency at The Goodland Hotel in Santa Barbara this last summer. We got to play poolside while fans danced around, and each time when the set was over, everyone would jump in the pool together! It was a mix of mostly fans and confused but entertained hotel guests. It was pretty awesome.
What is your current favorite guilty pleasure?
The 1975! But no shame. They are so good.
If they named an ice cream flavor after you, what would be the name and why?
Aquaberry. It would be blue and have blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and cookie dough bits mixed in. Man, this interview is making me hungry! (haha)
Final question: You're the opening act of a music festival. You can get any five artists, living or dead, to perform on the bill with you. Which five do you choose and what song do you all perform as the final jam?
Grimes, The Runaways, The Doors, Elvis Presley, and Lana Del Rey will all play their own sets, and then the grand finale will be during Elvis Presley's set when everyone gets together on stage and sing an epic version of "Jailhouse Rock," complete with confetti cannons filled with cash, a light show, and fireworks.
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Seven Questions In Heaven With The Aquadolls
LINK | Posted by Chris on Tuesday, December 15, 2015
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Seven Questions In Heaven With RKDN
LINK | Posted by Chris on Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Today we're spending Seven Questions In Heaven With RKDN's Matt Orr!
Describe your music for our readers who may not be familiar with you.
Alt pop right in the middle of Imagine Dragons and Walk The Moon.
Who are your musical influences and idols?
Imagine Dragons are a really big influence on us sonically and personally. We come from the same roots and we remember seeing them at a local club called Velour that they'd play every few months (also where we got our start). They were the nicest, most energetic, genuine people on the planet. Seeing them grow from pulling 150 people at Velour to winning Grammys has influenced us in more ways than we can put into this interview. Sonically speaking we really like all your indie pop bands like the Killers and Coldplay. I'm on a really big Tame Impala kick right now.
What was the first album, cassette, or CD you bought with your own money?
Coldplay's Parachutes.
What was the strangest gig you've ever played?
We played this show up on Ogden, UT (about an hour north of SLC) where we finished our set, everyone left and everything went great, then the club owner (who was a bit hammered) came up to us and said "I loved that so much, I'll pay you an extra $200 to play your set again." So we did, to just him and like 3 other people. That was super weird. Pretty fun at the same time.
What is your current favorite guilty pleasure?
Amateur go kart racing. Clark (keys) and I take it way too seriously. We're pretty good though! We love how competitive it gets. We've seen some fist fights at the local track.
If they named an ice cream flavor after you, what would be the name and why?
Pralines & Dick because we love Wayne's World. Shout out to anyone who gets that quote. Just kidding. Something with a stupid sexual pun like Karamel Sutra. Puns make dessert taste better because they put a smile on your face.
Final question: You're the opening act of a music festival. You can get any five artists, living or dead, to perform on the bill with you. Which five do you choose and what song do you all perform as the final jam?
This is a tough one. These five in this order:
1.) Coldplay
2.) Michael Jackson
3.) Adele
4.) Led Zeppelin
5.) The Beatles
And then we'd all jam "All You Need Is Love" to close it out.
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LISTEN NOW: 3OH!3, "My Dick"
LINK | Posted by Chris on Friday, December 04, 2015
We started the day with Dildo Of God, so it's only fitting we end it with 3OH!3's new single, "My Dick."
Enjoy and have great weekend!
Enjoy and have great weekend!
Song Of The Day: Dildo Of God, "Less About Love"
LINK | Posted by Chris on Friday, December 04, 2015
From 2015, here's Dildo Of God with "Less About Love."
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Palma Violets, "Last Christmas On Planet Earth"
LINK | Posted by Chris on Thursday, December 03, 2015
Check out "Last Christmas On Planet Earth," the brand-new awesome Christmas song from Palma Violets:
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LISTEN NOW: Monster Truck, "The Enforcer"
LINK | Posted by Chris on Wednesday, December 02, 2015
This rocks! Check out Monster Truck's "The Enforcer:"
Their new album, Sittin' Heavy, will be released on February 19, 2016.
Their new album, Sittin' Heavy, will be released on February 19, 2016.
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COVER SONG OF THE DAY: The Prettiots, "Someday"
LINK | Posted by Chris on Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Check out The Prettiots covering The Strokes' "Someday:"
The Prettiots' debut album, Funs Cool, will be released on February 5, 2016 via Rough Trade.
The Prettiots' debut album, Funs Cool, will be released on February 5, 2016 via Rough Trade.
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LISTEN NOW: Potty Mouth, "Creeper Weed"
LINK | Posted by Chris on Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Check out "Creeper Weed" and its ultra '90s video from Potty Mouth.
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LISTEN NOW: Panic! At The Disco, "LA Devotee"
LINK | Posted by Chris on Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Give a listen to "LA Devotee," the fourth single from their upcoming album Death Of A Bachelor, which comes out January 15th.
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LISTEN NOW: bitter's kiss, "Love Won't Make You Cry"
LINK | Posted by Chris on Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Check out "Love Won't Make You Cry," the new single from bitter's kiss:
Now go check out our interview with Chloe Baker from earlier this year.
Now go check out our interview with Chloe Baker from earlier this year.
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