Signal News Editor Matt Huston went behind the scenes at College Union Board’s “Spring Music Mash-up” concert on April 29 to interview performers Asher Roth and Matt and Kim. Along with reporters from WTSR and Lions Television, he spoke with Roth about music, college, and music about college. Later, the group sat down with Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino for a post-set chat in a racquetball court.
(Tim Lee / Photo Editor)
(Tim Lee / Photo Editor)
Below are audio excerpts from The Signal’s conversation with these rising artists:
1a. Roth on education.
Roth touches on the irony in his single, “I Love College,” and how it reflects on U.S. education.
1b. Roth on making music for yourself.
The rapper discusses his outlook on music-making.
He talks about making a name for himself and mixing with artists in other genres.
1d. Roth on West Chester.
Does Roth ever return to his own college, the subject of his hit song?
2a. Matt and Kim on the crowd.
After amping up a College audience, Johnson and Schifino talk crowd dynamics.
2b. Matt and Kim on doing it themselves.
The indie pair speaks about drive and the importance of having fun.
2c. Matt and Kim on playing with Girl Talk and Asher Roth.
The Spring Music Mash-up’s party atmosphere was just what they wanted, the band says.
The full concert story is available here.
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