So, I’ve been trying to decide whether or not to write about my exploits as Editor In Chief of PAUSE Magazine. I haven’t really come to a conclusion yet, but I thought it would be fun to at least try it out. That said, this past Tuesday, Roman and I ventured out to Indianapolis to shoot and interview Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s.

We arrived at their studio a bit early and decided to wait it out in the car, doodling around on our computers while we waited. Andy from Margot gave us a call and told us they were stopping to get coffee, and wanted to know if we wanted any. This is probably the best treatment we’ve ever received as press. Of course we said yes, and they said they’ll be up shortly. A few minutes later, Tyler pulled up with a whole different band in his car. Apparently, he’s producing an album for this yet-to-be-named band from Baltimore. They were younger guys, and we got along with them really well. I, of course, was able to name drop MICA and that my wife went there, and we also talked about J Roddy.

Soon, after we began scouting for spots to shoot in their studio, the rest of Margot joined us upstairs. After a bit more scouting, and then setting up the lights, we were ready to shoot. Per usual, this period of shooting tends to be a bit awkward. They have yet to figure out who we are really, as people, and we tend to go easy when it comes to direction. Roman is really good at making people feel comfortable, and soon we were all kicking around jokes.

In between shots, I was able to get all 8 of them to sit down for an interview. Margot is notorious for shying away from honesty in interviews, so I’m happy to report that we were able to dig down and find real things to talk about. Richard, who had been pretty quiet up until this point, seemed to come alive when we started discussing the RIAA. I’m excited for people to see the issue when it comes out (not until the end of March unfortunately.)

After all business had been taken care of, Tyler asked us if we wanted to stick around and listen to the new album, as well as some of the stuff from the yet-to-be-named band. We obliged, and happily listened to a good chunk of the new Margot record. Afterwards, we said our goodbyes and began the trek back to Cinci.

All in all, I’m really happy with the way the day turned out. I’ve been blessed, thus far, to only have had one interview where I didn’t feel super comfortable, and most of the time, the musicians are quite fun to talk to.

In other news, Nic and I are off to catch a screening of Cloverfield tonight. I’m quite giddy.

Till next time.

-C