By University Pulse Senior Staff

On Friday, 3/18/11, Eric Gilbert of the Boise rock band Finn Riggins spoke with us during our weekly live show. Eric discusses Finn Riggins’ forthcoming split 7″ with Hillfolk Noir, recording songs for Daytrotter, extensive touring and their new approach to recording.

Finn Riggins is playing at the Visual Arts Collective on Wednesday, 3/23/11 along with Delicate Steve (NJ), Hosannas (OR), Teens and Owlright.

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We’ll see you there!!

By Dustin Verburg – General Manager/Producer: The Negative Zone

(Photo by Cody Finney)

Jumping Sharks are a Boise rock band that describe themselves as psychedelic desrt music. In this interview, Zane Norsworthy, Reggie Townley and Ben Wieland discuss their new album, their upcoming tour, playing with other local bands, their influences and a mysterious portal between Oregon and Oklahoma.

Jumping Sharks are playing a release party for their album Dreams of the Dying, Light of the Living on 3/18/11 at The Visual Arts Collective.

Listen to the interview after the jump!

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The Arbiter‘s Trevor Villagrana takes a look at Boise’s hardcore scene in this article. He interviews Eric Muniz of Brawl, Chase Chivers of Animal Skins, discusses upcoming shows and speaks about the ups and downs the scene has faced in the last several years.

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Thursday, March 3 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Boise State Center on Main
1020 W. Main St.
Boise, ID

This year’s restaurants include:
Cake Ballers
Willowcreek
Harvey’s Roasting Co.
Taj Mahal
Salt Tears
Mai Thai
Lilly Janes Cupcakes
Bombay Grill
Broadway Deli
Smackerals
and Superb Sushi.

Samples are only $1, and the proceeds go toward funding the Boise State Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Music will be provided by Steven-Tony and Bridgeport.
Come check out our new building, taste some awesome food, and have a good time!

Check out the Podcast here Taste of Boise

By Dustin Verburg – General Manager/Producer: The Negative Zone

In this interview, Julia Kugel (AKA Crook Kid Coathanger) of the Atlanta, GA rock band The Coathangers talks about touring with The Thermals, three upcoming releases, the band’s creative process and their “Aha Moment” at last year’s Scion Garage Fest.

The Coathangers are playing Neurolux on 10/30/10 along with The Thermals.

Listen to the interview and check out a music video after the jump!

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By ORRiginal – Producer: Electric Vein and Backstage Pass

Actual Depiction made a guest appearance in our SUB studio for the release of their upcoming album “Peachfish”. 

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By Dustin Verburg – General Manager/Producer: The Negative Zone

In this interview, Tom May of the Scranton, PA punk band The Menzingers talks about an upcoming headlining tour in Europe, an upcoming acoustic EP, plans to record a new album and playing in the world’s largest shopping mall.

The Menzingers are playing the Red Room Tavern in Boise this Wednesday, 9/15/10, along with locals Radillac and Strings and Chemicals.

Listen to the interview and check out the new video for I Was Born after the jump!

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By Dustin Verburg – General Manager/Producer: The Negative Zone

Warped Tour Week comes to a close with this Andrew W.K. interview. In this follow-up chat, Andrew discusses his television ventures, his upcoming album, his band and a forthcoming book.

Our original interview with Andrew W.K. can be found here.

Listen to the interview, see live photos and watch an Andrew W.K. music video after the jump!

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