When their “Over the Hills” tour made a stop at the Montrose Room in Chicago, I sat down for an exclusive backstage interview with The Young Rapscallions, an LA-based garage rock band comprised of Chris Mintz-Plasse (drums), Jonathan Sanders (vocals), Nick Chamian (guitar), and Taylor Messersmith (bass).

“Music is your life,” joked Chris—known best for his work in the comedies Superbad and Role Models—as I questioned he and his bandmates about their old White Stripes cover band The Rude Mackenzies (“Wow, I totally forgot about that.”), John attending middle school with Joey from Midnight Red (“Dude, how you know that is amazing…and beautiful.”), and a time when Chris’ dog gave him a concussion (“This is like starting to get borderline creepy [Laughs], it’s amazing!”).

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Had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ronnie Roscoe during his T3 Radio show last night. Listen as we discuss my early beginnings, musical interests, and favorite interviews thus far.

Here’s a preview of my chat with Taylor Gang affiliate J.R. Donato. Full interview coming soon!

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Related: New Music: J.R. Donato ‘Juug’ [Exclusive]

While backstage at The Crofoot in Pontiac, Michigan, I sat down for an exclusive interview with Pittsburgh rap duo The Come Up, comprised of Franchise and Vinny Radio. “Damn, I’m about to find out everything about you motherfuckers!” said Mod Sun of his tourmates, who seemed to share his enthusiasm.

“This is the best interview I ever had,” acknowledged Fran, as I questioned the Most Dope members about Willy Whips making them pay for their East End Empire t-shirts back in the day, Vinny’s childhood crush on Adrienne Bailon from 3LW, and a mythical clown said to be roaming the train tracks in their hometown of Braddock. “That’s crazy you know about that,” said Vinny. “I thought that was strictly local.”

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Before taking the stage at The Crofoot in Pontiac, Michigan, Pittsburgh rap duo The Come Up took a moment to acknowledge the continued support they’ve received from the Great Lakes State.

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Sidenote: Our interview drops tomorrow!

Interview with Christopher Mintz-Plasse and The Young Rapscallions coming soon!

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Footage of my chat with J.R. Donato coming soon!

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“That was my favorite interview I’ve ever done,” shared singer-songwriter Pat Brown towards the end of our backstage conversation at The Crofoot in Pontiac, Michigan.

“I swear to God, like, I’ve never had anyone interview me that’s researched that much; that’s so cool,” added the former Sing It Lound frontman—who also DJs for drummer-turned-rapper Mod Sun—as we discussed various pranks he pulled growing up, an ex-girlfriend notorious for wearing jeans without butt pockets, and his family’s musical background.

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Related: Mod Sun Interview | Mod Sun Playing Piano Backstage

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After collaborating with his mentor Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Problem on the Cabin Fever 2 standout “I’m Feelin’”, Taylor Gang affiliate J.R. Donato hits a lick on his new single “Juug,” the first offering from his upcoming mixtape Different Altitudes, due in late February.

Sidenote: Follow @RealJRDonato on Twitter!

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