Go into detail on why you decide to choose music as a career.
Nick (Lead Guitar): I’m 15 and a sophomore in high school and I liked playing guitar and I was like shit I can make money doing this so it’s pretty self-explanatory.
Macky (Drums): It’s the only thing I’m good at and it’s fun!
Kendall (Bass): I really made my decision about having a career in music when I started doing paid gigs. The first time I got paid for playing music was a crazy feeling. All I could think to myself was how could I make a living off of doing something that I enjoy so much? Since I was 16 at the time, receiving money for playing music was baffling. I’ve also been able to recognize the incredible feeling I get from performing and how exciting of a lifestyle it is. Even though a career in music can be hard at times, it’ll always be interesting because it’s an ever changing business. Within the past few years I’ve worked on many projects that are polar opposites of each other and it’s always refreshing to start a project with new people perhaps in a different style of music. I am confident music will always keep me interested and I’ll experience incredible things.
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Brief us the feedback you are getting from fans concerning your music.
Sam (Vocals/Guitar): So far they love it! They say it’s raw, full of energy and reminds them of early punk days in the 70’s. And it gives them hope. 🙂
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Discuss the relevance of social networking to music.
Nick (Lead Guitar): I think because of how the world has changed with social media and promotions on websites it has become pivotal to developing a career through music. I personally believe that this is great for the world. It helps to spread ideas and connect each other whether it’s music or not.
Kendall (Bass): Social networking is perhaps the most important platform that a musician can utilize. It’s not only how you inform people about your music, it’s how you build your following. Musicians need to create a fan base which will open doors to greater opportunities. And one of the easiest ways to tell how popular and in-demand an artist is; is by how many people are actively following them on social media.
Sam (Vocals/Guitar): I’m really not into it- I get the up side and I think it’s incredible that people all over the world can connect and share music etc. but it feels more like a brain-washing vanity service. But apparently we need it to grow our band.
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Brief us about the recording of this song.
Sam (Vocals/Guitar): We recorded in one live room- everyone playing at once, and recorded to 24 track tape. We wanted it to sound like a live show- authentic and not perfect. We didn’t re-record vocals or anything; we just used whatever we got during the take.
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