Three albums into their career, International Karate have vowed to be laconic when juggling reverb-filled instrumental with the mentality that drives classic indie. The Melbourne four-piece are still mixing it up to ensure a destined life of dreading the "so what music do you play?" question at parties.  Bassist Mark Mascia and drummer Aaron Pepper share their pain with Mac Nguyen.

Jonathan Brooks chats on the streets of Boulder, Colorado with Michael Muller and Rob Lowe from Austin-based Balmorhea to discuss the duo's first tour, their success in Europe, and the band that deserves recognition in every interview: Iron Maiden.

Right before their live debut, Hammock's Marc Byrd sits down with The Silent Ballet's Jordan Volz to discuss the band's development, how they got in with Jonsi of Sigur Ros, and their next album.