In my time with Tuned up I have had the chance to interact with so many incredible people in the music industry. This is something I never saw myself doing. For me the last four years have been amazing. With have said that, one of the best aspects of working with Tuned Up is getting to interview bands. Last year I had the opportunity to interview one of my favorite bands, Broadside. I can remember how nervous I was leading up to that night. Once it happened I was completely at ease. It was like chatting with friends, like I do with so many people about music. Afterwards I went upstairs to buy some merch and their tour manager told me how they had come back ranting and raving about the interview and how it was their favorite they had done. My night was completely made after that. Over the next year I would see Broadside a few more times and they would always mention that night.

A few weeks ago I yet again was preparing to interview Broadside, it was actually a week off from a year since the last one. We talked about that actually. Much like the first time I was really nervous, not sure why. I guess it’s like how some musicians always get nervous before going on stage. Maybe it’s just human nature. But I was more nervous this time around. As with before a few minutes into the interview I was at ease and it truly was like talking with old friends. So let’s get to it. Enjoy!

TUNED UP: DO YOU MIND INTRODUCING YOURSELVES?

Broadside: OLLIE-Vocals

DORIAN-Guitar/back-up vocals

NILES-Guitar/yells at people

TUNED UP: IT HAS BEEN ABOUT A YEAR SINCE I LAST INTERVIEWED YOU GUYS, WHAT ALL HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST YEAR?

Broadside: Well we played Warped Tour, got two new members and Old Bones turned a year old.

TUNED UP: HOW WAS PLAYING WARPED TOUR?

Broadside: It was the best thing that could have happened to us. We grew a lot on that tour.

TUNED UP: WHAT IS NEXT FOR YOU GUYS?

Broadside: We are going to record a new record with Kyle Black. He also did our first album. With this new album we are going to rebrand ourselves a little. We also have a few tours that we are excited about.

TUNED UP: OLD BONES IS ONE OF THOSE ALBUMS I CAN PLAY ALL THE WAY THROUGH EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO IT, WHAT ALBUMS DO THAT FOR YOU?

Broadside: Ollie-Full Collapse-Thursday, Tell All Your Friends-Taking Back Sunday, and  

                         Freedom-Akon

Niles-The Room’s too Cold-The Early November, Reach For The Sun-

The Dangerous Summer, and Cities-Anberlin

Dorian-Self-Titled-Blink-182, Under Soil and Dirt-The Story So Far, and

If You Leave-Daughter

TUNED UP: DO YOU GUYS HAVE FAVORITE CITIES OR VENUES YOU LIKE TO PLAY?

Broadside: The Rave in Milwaukee, Hoosier Dome in Indy and Double Happiness in Columbus, OH.

TUNED UP: IN YOUR FREE TIME WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING?

Broadside: Ollie-Reading, writing, and looking at clothes.

Niles-Explore new cities

Dorian-Skateboard

TUNED UP: WHAT ARE SOME BANDS WE SHOULD BE LISTENG TO?

Broadside: Moose Blood, Boston Manor, Born without Bones, SYKES, and Hail the Sun

TUNED UP: IF BROADSIDE HAD A MISSION STATEMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Broadside: Evaluate yourself and reflect on the world.

TUNED UP: WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE G.I. JOE CHARACTER?

Broadside: All-COBRA COMMANDER!!!!!!