Thrifting with Forrest Kline (Hellogoodbye)

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If you were alive and listening to music in 2006, you most likely know Hellogoodbye. Their song “Here (In Your Arms)” was a smash hit, going platinum in the US, and you’ve probably heard snippets of the tune playing on the radio, between bands at a show, or being hummed by your sister. But they didn’t stop there: 2010’s folk-rock Would It Kill You and 2013’s dancey Everything Is Debatable were quick to climb the indie rock charts.

During Hellogoodbye’s headlining tour with Vacationer, I sat down with front man Forrest Kline to discuss burritos, ukuleles, and the band’s electro-pop origins.

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Thrifting with Mariel Loveland (Candy Hearts)

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Candy Hearts is the kind of band that should be blasted out of car speakers on a summertime drive. Technically, I first heard Candy Hearts through my tiny laptop speakers, but the first time I really heard them was the day that their single “Bad Idea” came on shuffle in my car on a sunny day. The song burst out of the sound system, and the fast-paced guitar blended with their fun, truthful lyrics made the sun seem slightly brighter, and my car seem slightly faster.

When I sat down with Candy Hearts front woman Mariel Loveland, we decided to explore a nearby thrift shop. But before going thrifting, Mariel and I discussed her take on feminism, pizza, and working with Newfound Glory’s Chad Gilbert on Candy Hearts’ upcoming album.

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Gaming with Cody Carson (Set It Off)

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I’ve never been one to pass up old-school arcade games, so when I met Cody Carson at the Space in Hamden, CT, we dug around for some quarters and played some Wolverine. The Set It Off frontman is currently on tour with We Are the In Crowd, and is preparing to release a new record sometime this year. While battling virtual cyborgs, Cody discussed his musical beginnings, storytelling stage persona, and April Fool’s Day plans.

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