Mark Kadzielawa – The Daily Vault

13 Jan

Here’s To Another 20!

Mark KadzielawaFeature

To me, the Daily Vault was another window that allowed me to be creative. I was able to share my passion for the bands and records I was writing about. Also, it gave me an opportunity to write about bands that I couldn't write about in any other publication. Where other publications were restricted to a certain style, the Daily Vault was wide open to any musical type and trend. Being a music lover, I found it very fitting. I completely admire the people behind the Daily Vault for their perseverance and belief. Two decades of music reviews – that's very…

20 Apr

SBB’s Jozef Skrzek: The Daily Vault Interview

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Jozef Skrzek sounds very relaxed speaking from his home in Poland. It’s a late evening when I call, but he seems to be happy to discuss his beloved SBB, a band he formed nearly 40 years ago. Despite the poor phone connection, Skrzek is full of enthusiasm, very laid back and willing to share a lot of interesting facts about the band and his songwriting in general. SBB(which stands for Silesian Blues Band) is a fantastic progressive rock band from Poland. They formed back in 1969 with three already established musicians: Jozef Skrzek handled keyboards, bass and vocals, Apostolis Antymos…

10 Feb

Unfashionable, Uncompromising: A Chat With Porcupine Tree’s Richard Barbieri

Mark KadzielawaFeature

Porcupine Tree is truly a cult band, making uncompromising music that puts them in the position of being an alternative to alternative. Many influences are evident when listening to band's recordings; everyone should be able to find something they like here. The only problem -- and many good bands face this particular issue -- is getting exposure to a wider audience. Porcupine Tree is slowly overcoming this difficulty as they're getting some promotional push from Atlantic/Lava, with whom they recently signed. And there's always the word of mouth , which got Porcupine Tree to its current level over the last…

25 Jan

Kansas Carries On: A Conversation With Phil Ehart

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Kansas is one of America's longest-running progressive rock bands. They're also considered a classic rock band, as their 1970s hits ("Carry On Wayward Son," "Dust in the Wind," "Point of Know Return") "are often played on radio stations specializing in that format. Whatever you wanna call them, one thing is true: they're an outstanding band and very original in what they do. That continues today -- Kansas does not give an impression of a band that strictly relies on their greatest hits catalogue. They're still releasing new albums, playing many concerts, and staying active creatively. Their newer material may not…