Unknown Mortal Orchestra Talks About Touring, New Album, and Weed

Posted: 2013.03.16

Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson talks about the band's new album, life on the road, and drugs.

Interview: Fanno Creek

Posted: 2012.04.04

We interview the Portland trio Fanno Creek before their secret live recording in our space.

Interview: The No Tomorrow Boys

Posted: 2012.03.15

We interview the most Rock & Roll rock n' roll band in Portland.

Interview: DoublePlusGood

Posted: 2012.02.08

DoublePlusGood is one of the most innovative dance acts in Portland, combining live drums and a variety of synths for an electronic blitz of glory.

Interview: Log Across The Washer

Posted: 2012.01.04

We interview Log Across The Washer in advance of the band's secret recording show.

Horse Feathers Talks About Live Music, Recording & Favorite Moments Touring

Posted: 2011.12.10

In another round of our continuing series of nationally known musicians, Justin Ringle of Horse Feathers talks to Banana Stand Media about recording a new record, touring, and his favorite moments on the road.

Interview: Youth

Posted: 2011.11.14

One of Portland's hottest rising bands - Youth - talks to Banana Stand Media in preparation for their secret recording show as they come off a west coast tour with Wild Ones and Typhoon.

Interview: No Kind of Rider

Posted: 2011.10.27

A secret show with No Kind of Rider? No, we can't tell you anything about that. (Shhhhhh.) We can, however, tell you a bit about the band via this interview with their drummer Jon Van Patten.

The Thermals Talk About Live Music, Touring & Future Plans

Posted: 2011.10.26

The Thermals bassist and All Girl Summer Fun Band drummer Kathy Fosters talks to Banana Stand Media's Aaron Colter about live music, touring, and what's next for Portland's beloved punk group.

Interview: Sons of Huns

Posted: 2011.10.20

An interview with Sons of Huns, the face-melting-est band we've heard lately.

Banana Stand Media Presents: The No Tomorrow Boys

Posted: 2012.10.26

Check out our new short with the Collective-47 Productions team for The No Tomorrow Boys.

Interview: PDX Pop Now! 2012

Posted: 2012.07.17

We've been huge fans of everything PDX Pop Now! has been doing over the years, so we asked one of their board-members some questions about the non-profit project.

Crushed Stars Talks About New Album & Not Playing Live

Posted: 2012.03.27

We interview Todd Gautreau, the core of Texas-based music project Crushed Stars.

Interview: Animal Eyes

Posted: 2012.03.01

Like fellow musicians Portugal. The Man and The We Shared Milk, Animal Eyes are a Portland band by way of Alaska that have begun to garner acclaim for their live energy. We talk to the group in preparation for their secret live recording.

Let’s Talk Tiger House

Posted: 2011.12.05

The boys from Tiger House were kind enough to visit our super stylish interview corner back in October. We're finally getting that out to you. Enjoy it. Enjoy Tiger House. Enjoy Yourself.

Interview: Towering Trees [Again]

Posted: 2011.11.19

Our last release for 2011 will be the excellent live album from Towering Trees, recorded earlier this year in April. Check out the smooth pop sounds available for a pay-what-you-want download.

Interview: Bombs Into You’s Jared Jensen (Again)

Posted: 2011.10.16

Tomorrow sees the release of Bombs Into You - Live from the Banana Stand, recorded back in March. To get you ready for the release we caught up with BIY's frontman Jared Jensen via email.

Interview: Slutty Hearts [again]

Posted: 2011.10.03

Get ready for the October 3rd release of Slutty Hearts - Live from the Banana Stand with this interview with drummer Marisa Laurelle.

Interview: Tango Alpha Tango’s Nathan Trueb

Posted: 2011.09.21

Tango Alpha Tango's thoughts on recording live, straight from frontman Nathan Trueb.

Interview: Forest Park

Posted: 2011.07.29

One of Portland's new groups, Forest Park, talks to Banana Stand Media about recording their first live album, influences, and favorite musicians.

Interview: A Million Years Ago’s Chris Byrne

Posted: 2011.01.26

A Million Years Ago drummer Chris Byrne answers a few of our questions and explains why rules about not throwing rocks apply to both glass houses and house parties.