Interview: Sparks The Rescue

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Straight Up Random had the chance to talk to Sparks The Rescue after their set on the S.I.N Tour in Orlando, FL on 1/31. Check out the interview to learn about how the tour has been going, what the band is up to as far as new songs go, and more!

Interview: Twin Atlantic

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Straight Up Random had the chance to interview Glasgow’s own Twin Atlantic before their sold-out show in Orlando, FL. The band is currently on tour in support of The Swellers co-headling tour with UK favorites You Me At Six. We talked about touring, the scene in Glasgow, writing new songs, and more. Read below for … Read more

Interview: He Is We

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Straight Up Random had the chance to talk to He Is We before their show at the Beacham Theater in Orlando, FL. We talked about the current tour they’re on, their Skip To The Good Part EP, the band’s writing process, and upcoming plans  - which looks like it’ll include a headlining tour. Read below … Read more

Interview: The Cab

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Straight Up Random had the chance to interview Alex Marshall and Joey Thunder of The Cab before their show at the Beacham Theater in Orlando, FL. We discussed their current co-headlining trek on the “Everything’s Fine Symphony Soldier Tour,” as well as their new album, the love they have for their fans, and an unreleased … Read more

Interview: Secrets

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Straight Up Random had the chance to ask Secrets some questions about their debut album The Ascent, which is set for release on Jan 17th. Read the interview below to find out about that, how signing to Velocity/Rise records came about, their upcoming plans, and more. SUR: Can you introduce yourself and your position in … Read more

Interview: You Me At Six

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Straight Up Random had the chance to catch up with UK rockers You Me At Six before their show at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL as a part of the Noise Tour. The band talks about touring, their new album Sinners Never Sleep, which comes out in North America on Jan 24th, as … Read more

Interview: Mayday Parade

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Straight Up Random had the chance to talk to Mayday Parade‘s front-man, Derek Sanders, on the phone to discuss their current headlining tour, their new self-titled album, and more. Be sure to check out their last couple of shows on the Noise Tour including tonight’s stop in Orlando, FL at the House of Blues!  SUR: So you’ll … Read more

Interview: Family Force 5

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There are little to no bands that can be compared to Family Force 5 and the unique genre-blending music they create, and like their music, their shows are one of a kind. Whether you like their music or not, there’s no denying their high-energy live performance that’s guaranteed to get you  up off your feet. … Read more

Interview: Man Overboard

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Man Overboard is a band with a lot of buzz on the Pop Punk’s Not Dead Tour. Even though they play second on the line-up, the crowd’s energy skyrocketed when they took the stage at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL and crowd surfing significantly increased. Straight Up Random had the chance to talk … Read more

Interview: New Found Glory

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New Found Glory is a band that needs no introduction. Having released 7 albums as a band, most recently their album Radiosurgery, they’re at the forefront of a new movement – “Pop Punk’s Not Dead.”  These pop punk veterans talked to Straight Up Random before their show at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL … Read more