Markus Brandstetter
Interview with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull: "Progressive Rock? In THIS direction!"
A few years ago, Ian Anderson didn't think that another album under the name of Jethro Tull would be a very good idea. Fortunately, the...
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Markus Brandstetter
Jan 19, 2022
Steve Vai presents a low-key, pretty standard guitar called "The Hydra"
If you're looking for an inconspicuous low-key axe to bring with you to a slow blues session in your local pub, Steve Vai has got you...
Markus Brandstetter
Jan 14, 2022
I interviewed Elvis Costello for Rolling Stone Magazine (Link to Video)
As I have mentioned in the last blog post, every now and then I might also link to interviews I did for other magazines that might be...
Markus Brandstetter
Jan 10, 2022
Ilaria Capalbo (Interview): "I like the things that don't come to you immediately"
There is this famous quote by Cato the Elder: "Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam" — meaning "Furthermore, I consider that Karthago...
Markus Brandstetter
Jan 9, 2022
Editorial: What will happen in 2022 (on Hyperlocrian)
Dear readers, I hope you have arrived safely in 2022 and that you're healthy and well. 2021 has been an intense year workwise – and after...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 17, 2021
A conversation with Wolfgang Haffner: "Self-reflection is a source of strength"
For the German version, click here. Wolfgang Haffner, Germany's best–known jazz drummer has put together his dream band – and went on...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 15, 2021
Iiro Rantala + Flock – live @ Berlin, A-Trane Gallery — (2021-11-14)
For his new project Flock, pianist and composer Iiro Rantala joins forces with three young musicians: Maja Mannila on vocals and...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 8, 2021
Wolfgang Haffner im Gespräch: "Selbstbesinnung ist ja auch eine Kraftquelle!"
For the English version, click here Der bekannteste Jazzschlagzeuger Deutschlands stellte sich seine Traumband zusammen — und geht damit...
Markus Brandstetter
Oct 29, 2021
"You're in your own private little hell, T." — A conversation with Tori Amos
As most of us, Tori Amos found herself in a new and difficult situation during the pandemic. While the US-born singer/songwriter usually...
Markus Brandstetter
Aug 20, 2021
"It transcends just being a job": An In-Depth Conversation with Bass Legend Leland Sklar
Leland Sklar definitely needs no introduction – and with a resumé like his it would be easier to list who he has NOT lent his bass chops...
Markus Brandstetter
Aug 12, 2021
Hyperlocrian.com featured on ArtistWorks.com
Hyperlocrian.com's interview with Mike Marshall has been featured on the ArtistWorks website — which obviously I'm very happy about, as...
Markus Brandstetter
Aug 7, 2021
Talkin' Bluegrass: An in-depth conversation with Mike Marshall (Video)
Mike Marshall is without a doubt one of the greats of modern acoustic music — a multi-instrumentalist who has been at home in different...
Markus Brandstetter
Jul 1, 2021
Zu Besuch bei HELGE SCHNEIDER: „Als Improvisator muss man wirklich immer kämpfen“ (Interview)
Click here for the ENGLISH version of this interview. Markus Brandstetter besuchte den einzigartigen Musiker, Improvisator, Filmemacher,...
Markus Brandstetter
Jul 1, 2021
HELGE SCHNEIDER (Interview): "As An Improviser, You Really Have To Fight All The Time"
Für die deutschsprachige Originalversion des Gesprächs hier klicken. Markus Brandstetter visited the unique musician, improviser,...
Markus Brandstetter
May 27, 2021
Jennifer Batten (Interview) "I thought the revolution was upon us with more females playing"
A conversation with Jennifer Batten about her career, touring the world with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck and her Guitar Cloud...
Markus Brandstetter
May 10, 2021
Michael Wollny (Interview): "Dieser eine letzte, völlig verrückte Moment vor dem Stillstand"
Click here for the English version of this interview Was passiert, wenn einer der meistgefeierten europäischen Jazz-Pianisten drei...
Markus Brandstetter
May 10, 2021
Michael Wollny (Interview): "This One Last Completely Crazy Moment Before the Standstill"
Click here for the German version of this interview What happens when one of the most highly acclaimed contemporary European pianists...
Markus Brandstetter
May 1, 2021
Tony Levin | Liquid Tension Experiment (Interview): "With this band, the action comes fast!"
A conversation with bass legend Tony Levin about the comeback of Liquid Tension Experiment, instruments and photography (including flying...
Markus Brandstetter
Apr 28, 2021
10 Guitar celebrities you'll find on Cameo – from Vai to Heafy to Yngwie
Especially in times when our guitar heroes, just like us mortals, can not go out and tour, it's not unusual for them to join Cameo in...
Markus Brandstetter
Apr 24, 2021
"I'm an outlaw at heart!" — A conversation with GILBY CLARKE
Gilby Clarke is back with his first solo album in twenty years. On "The Gospel Truth", Clarke is delivering the goods that fans have...
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