Tom Hollister is the vocalist for Cardinal Black, a Welsh band that has been described as soul-infused blues rock, with Tom’s smoky tone providing so much of that sound. The band, born in 2020, released their debut album, January Came Close in 2022, and now Cardinal Black is set to release its second album. The album is called Midnight At The Valencia, and it comes out on May 23rd via Thirty Tigers.
In this interview, Tom tells us about the history of the band and all the details that went into the making of their new record, Midnight At The Valencia. He also discusses the decision to use older analog equipment, the making of the band’s captivating videos, and what it was like to receive a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall as an opening act.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
