Interviews are what give fans a special, intimate look into the lives and minds of the musicians that they love. They are a great opportunity for bands to inform and inspire their fanbase, promote their music, and pique the curiosity of a wider audience. Interviews can also be the perfect opportunity to disappoint, offend, enrage or bore your audience, and, if you’re really reckless, completely ruin your reputation. 

That is why there are thousands of "How to prepare for an interview" articles online. It’s…