Here are the members of the band:
Nate Anderson - Lead Vocalist
David Southern - Guitar/Vocalist
Arturo Pina - Guitar
Dakota Price - Bass/Vocalist
Brandon Daniels - Synth
Alex Summers - Drums
The highlighted names are the ones that I interviewed!!!!
Here are the questions I asked them:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. what is racing your mind before you go on stage?
Start with David Southern response:
1. My Dad. I grew up around him always jamming and playing keys. He has been playing for well over twenty years and he is definitely the one where I get my musical talents from. He was part of the reason I was inspired to pick up a guitar.
2. Music has always helped me through my problems. Whether I have had a rough day, I can always come home to my guitar and forget all my problems. It helps me with stress, it is my escape.
3. I listen to alot of The Devil Wears Prada, Underoath, The Word Alive. They are all awesome influences and shape the way I write songs.
4. Never give up. Dont settle for anything. If you want it, go get it.
5. We had a list of names we were thinking about and we actually combines the two and got: Set The Sun. I thought it was pretty cool and felt like it meant anyone can do anything they want. "You can set the sun" type of feel (haha).
6. I'm not the most outgoing person. I wish I was, but the truth is I am pretty shy and reserved unless I know you well.
7. How can I make this show better than the last show? How can I make this show the best these fans have seen? My palms start to sweat. I get nervous just like anyone else does. But once the first note kicks in it is gone and it is a blast for me! I love always bringing something new to every show.
Next is Arturo Pina response:
1. I had always loved music, but once I met a guy in 6th grade that played guitar and I thought it was the coolest thing ever so I picked one up and the rest is history :)
2. Music has basically made me who I am today in every way and I have decided to keep doing music and become an audio engineer
3. My music taste is very broad! some of my all time favorites include memphis may fire, incubus, jason mraz and even fall out boy. All of them influence my own music in one way or another.
4. It is not easy but if you truly love it and its your passion definitely do whatever it takes to reach your goals and just don't give up!!!!
5. Set the sun if I am not mistaken came from a girl who suggested the band be called SWIM the sun and I guess the guys at the time changed that and came up with set the sun (hahahaha).
6. (Hmm) good question, probably that I tend to take my pants off at practice because it gets too hot (hahaha).
7. Man a million things! but mainly just a bunch of adrenaline and all the dance moves we have coordinated for that show (hahaha).
Last, but not least Alex Summers response:
1. I've been playing drums since I was 6 years old, but i didn't get serious about it until 9th grade. That was when I started getting into the "scene" and I was listening to bands like Underoath, blessthefall, and Bullet For My Valentine. Hearing drummers playing fast, heavy fills and beats was something I was not used to. I fell in love with it and knew I had to do it.
2. Playing drums has changed me in so many ways. I've met some amazing friends because of Set The Sun and I am so blessed I get to play music with them. The thing I love the most about playing music though is I can use it as an escape to my problems in the real world.
3. My biggest influences as a drummer are Underoath and The Devil Wears Prada. All of those drummers have such a unique style and are great musicians. With many bands I associate their music with a certain time in my life I want to remember and years on down the road I will listen to it again because it brings back good memories. It works the opposite way too, though. Lots of times I listen to certain bands just to forget about the things I am going through at that same time.
4. Find a dedicated group of musicians and make it your number one priority. You get as much out of it as you put in.
5. Me and David really wanted to book a show at a local venue, except we didn't have a name. So this girl we knew had a long list of band names she thought of and one was 'Swim The Sun'. We thought it was cool, but that it sounded too electro-popish. So we came up with Set The Sun, and thought it was catchy and good enough for the time being (haha).
6. That even though they may consider them just fans, they are the ones that make us successful. We wouldn't be where we are now without their support. And that they should definitely introduce themselves and hang out with us at shows, we love making new friends!
7. I generally try to keep a clear head before a show. I just remind myself that it's like practice, only with a couple more friends watching. I always drink an energy drink before though and it usually gets rid of my nerves, plus pumps me up instead.
I listen to Set The Sun every time I wake up because it gives me the energy to wake up and be in a great mood!!! Listen to Set The Sun because it is like your breakfast in the morning :)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Interview with Score 24
Here are the members of the band:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. what is racing your mind before you go on stage?
Lets start with Rob Fox:
1. Growing up every member of this band loved music, what inspired me most was watching Blink 182 perform either on T.V. or live in concert. They had something about them that made me want to move.
2. Music has not changed my life, it has taken over it. Most people don't know how much work goes into being in a touring band, its pretty much 24/7 work....but I love it!!!!!
3. Every member of the band has a different taste in Music and that's why because most of our albums come out with a different kind of sound every time. I was brought up with Blink 182 , Greenday and New Found Glory but now I listen to almost everything that makes me want to move around.
4. Work, Work, Work, and when all else fails: Work even harder. This is a very tough industry to get started in and it is even harder to be successful in. You never know when you have actually made it or not.
5. We came up with the name Score 24 while we were all still in high school. The big thing that was on most of our minds while we were trying to start this pop rock band was the SAT's. School was taking up a lot of our time while we were trying to get started with the band and not to mention the horror of the SAT's creeping up on us. We originally came up with the name " To Score a 2400" which was the highest you could get on the SAT's when we were taking it. But we figured that was way too long so we shortened it to "Score 24"
6. We want our fans to know that we are just like them and we are a little bit less normal than they are. We are out here to have fun with everyone and spread the sound of our music.
7. The one thing that races my mind before I go on is that I am hoping the crowd is ready to have a fun time and they are ready to participate. There is nothing worse than going out on stage with all of this energy and getting nothing back in return.
Last, but not least Paul Ruess:
1) Music was always a passion for me, ever since piano lessons when I was very young. Since then, it took over my life and inspired me to do other things such as write songs, and learn instruments like a Guitar and Saxophone. Creating a band was something that came from a lot of previous history and a lot of passion/confidence that I gained from it.
2) Music has given me the confidence and the creativity to talk about what I want and at times get out my frustration. Back in high school, I used to be quite a strange kid and didn't have any confidence or any public speaking/communication abilities. Since then I feel like music and being in a band has improved all those aspects of my life and more! I'm more responsible and am able to take care of myself simply because I have had many more experiences than other people in different lines of work.
3) Ever since the beginning and even now I have listened to Blink-182. They were my main role models and I have molded myself after many of their aspects. A lot of their music techniques and ideas are in my music as well! Today however, I listen to many other bands in all different varieties. Some of my favorites are Creed, Eleventyseven, In Flames, Alterbridge, Honor Society, and etc. The list will go on and on. In all of the songs I write, I always try to add different aspects from all of my favorite bands. People need to understand that nobody wants to listen to a copy of another band, they want to listen to something new and fresh. My music is my personality put onto paper.
4) My greatest advice would have to be, never give up. It's a pretty general phrase, and also a very typical phrase for someone like me to use, but it is very true. Everyone who is going to attempt to make a career out of music needs to understand that everyone goes through their ups and downs. Nobody can write a hit song EVERY time they sit down to put their feelings on paper. Sometimes it takes me days or even weeks to get past a writers block, so nobody should give up just because they can't seem to get a good melody or write good lyrics. You never know, the very next day you can sit down and write the next hit song. But all in all, it takes time, confidence, and believing in yourself. "To be successful, a person needs to be able to listen to everyone and ignore everyone"
5) The name actually has a double meaning. In the beginning when the band was started, me and our ex guitarist Joe Fox wrote the first score of music on the 24th day of the month. At the same time, there were only 2 members in the band, but then we felt like we "Scored" when we met the next 2 members. So, armed with the double meaning, we became known as "Score 24".
6) Not too many people know, but me and Rob Fox both met through boy scouts when we were younger and we both became eagle scouts. So kids! There is no shame in being in boy or girl scouts!! It actually HELPS you become a better person! Too many people quit or never join because they are worried that they will be ridiculed and made fun of. Kids need to worry more about themselves and less about what everyone else thinks!
7) My mind is literally blank before I play a show. I know it sounds funny, but the most important thing for me to think about is setting up my equipment, and smiling. THATS IT! Thinking too much about playing a good show, will guarantee that we don't.
You want to score good music and a great dance party with your friends then listen to Score 24!!!!
Rob Fox-Vocals
Paul Ruess-Guitar/Vocals
Thomas Angenbroich- Bass
Anthony Pasini - Guitar
Ryan Linzer - Drums
Paul Ruess-Guitar/Vocals
Thomas Angenbroich- Bass
Anthony Pasini - Guitar
Ryan Linzer - Drums
The highlighted names are the ones that got interviewed!!!
Here are the questions I asked them:
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. what is racing your mind before you go on stage?
Lets start with Rob Fox:
1. Growing up every member of this band loved music, what inspired me most was watching Blink 182 perform either on T.V. or live in concert. They had something about them that made me want to move.
2. Music has not changed my life, it has taken over it. Most people don't know how much work goes into being in a touring band, its pretty much 24/7 work....but I love it!!!!!
3. Every member of the band has a different taste in Music and that's why because most of our albums come out with a different kind of sound every time. I was brought up with Blink 182 , Greenday and New Found Glory but now I listen to almost everything that makes me want to move around.
4. Work, Work, Work, and when all else fails: Work even harder. This is a very tough industry to get started in and it is even harder to be successful in. You never know when you have actually made it or not.
5. We came up with the name Score 24 while we were all still in high school. The big thing that was on most of our minds while we were trying to start this pop rock band was the SAT's. School was taking up a lot of our time while we were trying to get started with the band and not to mention the horror of the SAT's creeping up on us. We originally came up with the name " To Score a 2400" which was the highest you could get on the SAT's when we were taking it. But we figured that was way too long so we shortened it to "Score 24"
6. We want our fans to know that we are just like them and we are a little bit less normal than they are. We are out here to have fun with everyone and spread the sound of our music.
7. The one thing that races my mind before I go on is that I am hoping the crowd is ready to have a fun time and they are ready to participate. There is nothing worse than going out on stage with all of this energy and getting nothing back in return.
Last, but not least Paul Ruess:
1) Music was always a passion for me, ever since piano lessons when I was very young. Since then, it took over my life and inspired me to do other things such as write songs, and learn instruments like a Guitar and Saxophone. Creating a band was something that came from a lot of previous history and a lot of passion/confidence that I gained from it.
2) Music has given me the confidence and the creativity to talk about what I want and at times get out my frustration. Back in high school, I used to be quite a strange kid and didn't have any confidence or any public speaking/communication abilities. Since then I feel like music and being in a band has improved all those aspects of my life and more! I'm more responsible and am able to take care of myself simply because I have had many more experiences than other people in different lines of work.
3) Ever since the beginning and even now I have listened to Blink-182. They were my main role models and I have molded myself after many of their aspects. A lot of their music techniques and ideas are in my music as well! Today however, I listen to many other bands in all different varieties. Some of my favorites are Creed, Eleventyseven, In Flames, Alterbridge, Honor Society, and etc. The list will go on and on. In all of the songs I write, I always try to add different aspects from all of my favorite bands. People need to understand that nobody wants to listen to a copy of another band, they want to listen to something new and fresh. My music is my personality put onto paper.
4) My greatest advice would have to be, never give up. It's a pretty general phrase, and also a very typical phrase for someone like me to use, but it is very true. Everyone who is going to attempt to make a career out of music needs to understand that everyone goes through their ups and downs. Nobody can write a hit song EVERY time they sit down to put their feelings on paper. Sometimes it takes me days or even weeks to get past a writers block, so nobody should give up just because they can't seem to get a good melody or write good lyrics. You never know, the very next day you can sit down and write the next hit song. But all in all, it takes time, confidence, and believing in yourself. "To be successful, a person needs to be able to listen to everyone and ignore everyone"
5) The name actually has a double meaning. In the beginning when the band was started, me and our ex guitarist Joe Fox wrote the first score of music on the 24th day of the month. At the same time, there were only 2 members in the band, but then we felt like we "Scored" when we met the next 2 members. So, armed with the double meaning, we became known as "Score 24".
6) Not too many people know, but me and Rob Fox both met through boy scouts when we were younger and we both became eagle scouts. So kids! There is no shame in being in boy or girl scouts!! It actually HELPS you become a better person! Too many people quit or never join because they are worried that they will be ridiculed and made fun of. Kids need to worry more about themselves and less about what everyone else thinks!
7) My mind is literally blank before I play a show. I know it sounds funny, but the most important thing for me to think about is setting up my equipment, and smiling. THATS IT! Thinking too much about playing a good show, will guarantee that we don't.
You want to score good music and a great dance party with your friends then listen to Score 24!!!!
Interview with Eric Grava (Lead Singer) of "Love Via Dance Machine"
These answers are from Eric Grava, the lead singer of "Love Via Dance Machine"
Eric "E-3000" Grava www.twitter.com/LoveViaE3K
Jimmy Coberly www.twitter.com/LoveViaJimmy
Alex Badanes www.twitter.com/LoveViaAlex
Izaiah Yelle www.twitter.com/LoveViaIzaiah
1. Who inspired you to play music? First and foremost my mother, she introduced me to singing at very young age.
2. How has music changed your life? Well, it had given me an outlet. Its always been there for me when I needed it. It has gotten me through some tough times. I guess in a way music is like a best friend that never lets you down.
3. What bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music? Well, honestly I listen to mostly pop music. Specifically I’m really into Augastana, Katy Perry, and Blink 182 right now.
4. What advice do you have for others that want to pursue music as their career? If your going to do it then go all out. Make music your life. It’s also really important that you find a Manager that understands your needs and the dynamic of the group.
5. What is racing through your mind before you go on stage? All I can think is about is the crowd. You know people spend money to come and see us and I really want to make sure they have a great time. Oh yeah and I’m also usually worried about my in-ear monitors falling out.
6. If you could describe how you feel when you go on stage in one word what would it be? Crazy
7. Where did you get the idea for the name of your band? It came to me in a dream!
8. What do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already? I love to bowl!
Here are the members of the band and ways to contact them!!!:
Jimmy Coberly www.twitter.com/LoveViaJimmy
Alex Badanes www.twitter.com/LoveViaAlex
Izaiah Yelle www.twitter.com/LoveViaIzaiah
Interview with The Ever After
| Here are the band members of The Ever After: |
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| Armando Soler - Vocals Steven Richardson - Guitars/Vocals Eddie Castineira - Guitars Michael Thomas - Bass Nicky Cedeno - Drums |
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| I interviewed Eddie Castineira and he said that he will be speaking for the whole band!!!! |
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| 4. where did you get the name of your band from? |
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| 5. What do you want your fans to know about you that they might not already know? |
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| 6. what is going through your mind when you go on stage? |
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| 7. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music? |
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| 1. When I was a kid, I used to visit my uncles house every other weekend. He would often be playing songs on the guitar by The Beatles, The Monkeys, and CCR to name a few. I wanted to be just like him, playing the guitar and just having fun with it. The rest is history! |
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2. Dramatically. It's everything and the only thing I know. I invest so much of everything into it. I wouldn't change it for the world. |
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3. I actually have been listening to a lot of classical music. Mostly Mozart and Haydn. I've also been listening to a lot of The Maine, A Rocket To The Moon, and Acceptance to name a few. Our music is more or less in vain of those bands, but I would have to say that just every day life shapes our music. |
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4. I was making a list of band names. We had so many to pick from, but one caught our eye. I found the book "The Ever After" and with everything that has happened to us as a band, we felt that the name was fitting. It just stuck. |
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5. I am extremely goofy at times, and have an obsession with coffee! It's more like "love" than anything else :P |
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| 6. Usually, I think about how lucky I am to be able to do what I do. I just focus on the music and enjoy life for the time that I'm up there! |
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| 7. I say go for it! If it makes you truly happy, then you'll never give up on it. Your soul won't let you. Keep dreams alive. |
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| The Ever After is one Happily Ever After that is sure to come in their future because part of their fairy tale is already taking place!!!! |
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Interview with The Color Morale
Here are the members of the band:
1. Real life experiences and the opportunity to help others through music.
2. Music have given us the opportunity to connect to an audience and tell stories, which in turn has helped us tremendously. It's given us a purpose and mission, and that's what drives us.
3. I'm really into Misery Signals at the moment. We are heavily influenced by a looooooot of different bands.
4. Don't ever make it about anything, but your passion for music. It's what drives you. If you worry about money or popularity, you should stay home.
5. We wanted something that reflected our mission as a band, the word "color" would actually be taken in context as a verb.
6. Hmmm, I would say that if they don't know it already, without them we wouldn't be playing music at all.
7. That is a tough question! I would have to say, imperfect
A band here for the right reasons and singing with a passion that can't be bought: The Color Morale
Garret Rapp - Vocals
Ramon Mendoza - Guitar
John Bross - Guitar/Vocals
Steve Carey - Drums
Ramon Mendoza - Guitar
John Bross - Guitar/Vocals
Steve Carey - Drums
I interviewed Garret Rapp and he is answering for the whole band!!!!
Here are the questions I asked Garret Rapp:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. If you could describe your band in one word what would it be?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. If you could describe your band in one word what would it be?
Here is how he responded:
2. Music have given us the opportunity to connect to an audience and tell stories, which in turn has helped us tremendously. It's given us a purpose and mission, and that's what drives us.
3. I'm really into Misery Signals at the moment. We are heavily influenced by a looooooot of different bands.
4. Don't ever make it about anything, but your passion for music. It's what drives you. If you worry about money or popularity, you should stay home.
5. We wanted something that reflected our mission as a band, the word "color" would actually be taken in context as a verb.
6. Hmmm, I would say that if they don't know it already, without them we wouldn't be playing music at all.
7. That is a tough question! I would have to say, imperfect
A band here for the right reasons and singing with a passion that can't be bought: The Color Morale
Interview with Upon Glory!!!!
Here are the members of the band:
AJ Lafell - Lead Scream Vox
Austin Crowe - Backup Scream/Clean Vox
Jay O'Connor - Guitar/Clean Vox
Corbin Calcutt - Guitar
Will Wright - Bass
Dalton Oldham - Drums
Here are the questions I asked them individually:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. If you could describe your band in one word what would it be?
1. Well, basically I have always had a pull torward music. It was something I could confide to when I was down or happy. Just something that's always been in my life.
2. It's given me something to actually want to accomplish in life, cause I can't have a normal job. haha
3. For Today, because of the reason they play. The Devil Wears Prada, and Relient K has always been one of my top 3 bands. Theses bands have kept me jamming to great music, with the Jesus side still there. Which is what I like. haha
4. Just got for it, don't stop.
5. It just came up. We have Christian inspired lyrics, so the name is kind of fitted. haha
6. I'm not sure. But they should know that we are coming, and to be prepared. haha That is if we have fans. haha
7. Epic.
1. Probably bands that I love, my favorite band since like elementary school has been Green Day (even though they are nothing like our band) they are probably my main influence.
2. It changed me entirely in every way, I don't go a day without music.
3. I have really been into bands like "minues the bear" and "circa survive" lately. Also I have been addicted to For Today's latest album breaker. I lovvvve Asking Alexandria's newest album!!!
4. Do it, to it
5. No idea, didnt name it (haha)
6. We are all sexy bros;]
7. BALLER
1. My grandpa. he played some pretty big shows in Vegas back in his day. Opening for Johnny Cash and others... He passed away before I was born, but he has always been my biggest inspiration behind music.
2. Music IS my life. I have not gone a day without music, since like 6-7th grade when it became an interest to me. Every rough and happy time I have ever went through in my life I have always had music by my side helping me with everything.
3. I listen to everything from acoustic, to pop rock to the most hardcore bands out there. Underoath will always be my number one. the amount of emotion and meaning behind every note they play is so inspiring. They don't scream to be trendy, they do it because there is no other way to express the amount of emotion they put in their songs. They are the best group of musicians I have ever seen and heard. In everything I play, I strive to achieve what they do in their sound.
4. Never give in to what other people say or want you to be. If you are trying to pursue music. Do it for what you believe in, not for what others want.
5. We are a Christian related/positive message type band I guess you could say. The name kind of went with the message we were trying to send to people. Plus i mean, it sounds pretty epic ;)
6. We are trying to send a positive message and you should not be so quick to judge people based on appearance or the sound of their music.
7. ♥ I'm using that as my word. I love these guys more than anything. they are my family. You cant be a successful band if you don't get along or are not united 100%. That is the most important thing and I could not ask for better people to create music with.
A band that not only plays great music, but loves each other: Upon Glory!!!!
AJ Lafell - Lead Scream Vox
Austin Crowe - Backup Scream/Clean Vox
Jay O'Connor - Guitar/Clean Vox
Corbin Calcutt - Guitar
Will Wright - Bass
Dalton Oldham - Drums
I highlighted the names of the people that I interviewed!!!!!
Here are the questions I asked them individually:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. If you could describe your band in one word what would it be?
Lets start with what AJ Lafell said:
1. Well, basically I have always had a pull torward music. It was something I could confide to when I was down or happy. Just something that's always been in my life.
2. It's given me something to actually want to accomplish in life, cause I can't have a normal job. haha
3. For Today, because of the reason they play. The Devil Wears Prada, and Relient K has always been one of my top 3 bands. Theses bands have kept me jamming to great music, with the Jesus side still there. Which is what I like. haha
4. Just got for it, don't stop.
5. It just came up. We have Christian inspired lyrics, so the name is kind of fitted. haha
6. I'm not sure. But they should know that we are coming, and to be prepared. haha That is if we have fans. haha
7. Epic.
Next up is Austin Crowe:
1. Probably bands that I love, my favorite band since like elementary school has been Green Day (even though they are nothing like our band) they are probably my main influence.
2. It changed me entirely in every way, I don't go a day without music.
3. I have really been into bands like "minues the bear" and "circa survive" lately. Also I have been addicted to For Today's latest album breaker. I lovvvve Asking Alexandria's newest album!!!
4. Do it, to it
5. No idea, didnt name it (haha)
6. We are all sexy bros;]
7. BALLER
Last, but not least: Jay O'Connor:
1. My grandpa. he played some pretty big shows in Vegas back in his day. Opening for Johnny Cash and others... He passed away before I was born, but he has always been my biggest inspiration behind music.
2. Music IS my life. I have not gone a day without music, since like 6-7th grade when it became an interest to me. Every rough and happy time I have ever went through in my life I have always had music by my side helping me with everything.
3. I listen to everything from acoustic, to pop rock to the most hardcore bands out there. Underoath will always be my number one. the amount of emotion and meaning behind every note they play is so inspiring. They don't scream to be trendy, they do it because there is no other way to express the amount of emotion they put in their songs. They are the best group of musicians I have ever seen and heard. In everything I play, I strive to achieve what they do in their sound.
4. Never give in to what other people say or want you to be. If you are trying to pursue music. Do it for what you believe in, not for what others want.
5. We are a Christian related/positive message type band I guess you could say. The name kind of went with the message we were trying to send to people. Plus i mean, it sounds pretty epic ;)
6. We are trying to send a positive message and you should not be so quick to judge people based on appearance or the sound of their music.
7. ♥ I'm using that as my word. I love these guys more than anything. they are my family. You cant be a successful band if you don't get along or are not united 100%. That is the most important thing and I could not ask for better people to create music with.
A band that not only plays great music, but loves each other: Upon Glory!!!!
Interview with Blind Witness
Here are the members of the band:
Vocals - Jonathan Cabana
Guitar - Maxime Lacroix
Drums - Eric Morotti
I interviewed Jonathan Cabana and he is speaking for the whole band!!!
Here are the questions I asked Jonathan:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. what is racing your mind before you go on stage?
This is how he answers:
1. I knew I wanted to play music when I went to my first hardcore metal concert. It was in an awesome venue we used to have here in montreal called l'x the bands were zao, remembering never and scarlett! That was in 03 I believe I was 16!
2. Since I got my first guitar at 10 I knew I wanted to be on stage and play in front of people.
3. I grew up listening to number of metal bands like korn, limpbizkit, 40 below Summer so I always wanted to play the same music as those bands got me in the metal scene when I was 10. So all of the new metal band and metal and hardcore band I grew up listening to, shaped the music of our band.
4. My advise for someone who wants to play music full time is : tour, tour, tour and dont be afraid to put money in your band, go on the road 10 months a years and after years go by it will pay off. Plus don't be afraid to live off 5$ a day forever haha..
5. The band name was found before I joined rhe band Blind Witness. It used to be a punk core band before I joined!
6. I m always super stressed when I go on stage, so I try to visualized our performance!
7. "Don't mess up.." haha
Take some time out of your day to listen to Blind Witness and you will have a pop rocking day!!!
Vocals - Jonathan Cabana
Guitar - Maxime Lacroix
Drums - Eric Morotti
I interviewed Jonathan Cabana and he is speaking for the whole band!!!
Here are the questions I asked Jonathan:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. what is racing your mind before you go on stage?
This is how he answers:
1. I knew I wanted to play music when I went to my first hardcore metal concert. It was in an awesome venue we used to have here in montreal called l'x the bands were zao, remembering never and scarlett! That was in 03 I believe I was 16!
2. Since I got my first guitar at 10 I knew I wanted to be on stage and play in front of people.
3. I grew up listening to number of metal bands like korn, limpbizkit, 40 below Summer so I always wanted to play the same music as those bands got me in the metal scene when I was 10. So all of the new metal band and metal and hardcore band I grew up listening to, shaped the music of our band.
4. My advise for someone who wants to play music full time is : tour, tour, tour and dont be afraid to put money in your band, go on the road 10 months a years and after years go by it will pay off. Plus don't be afraid to live off 5$ a day forever haha..
5. The band name was found before I joined rhe band Blind Witness. It used to be a punk core band before I joined!
6. I m always super stressed when I go on stage, so I try to visualized our performance!
7. "Don't mess up.." haha
Take some time out of your day to listen to Blind Witness and you will have a pop rocking day!!!
Interview with The Secret Whisper
Here are the band members:
Joel - Drums
Jess - Vox & Keys
Chris - Bass
Tom - Guitar & Backup Vox
Billy - Guitar
Joel Forman answered the questions for the whole band!!!!
Here are the questions I asked Joel Forman:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. If you could describe your band in one word what would it be?
This is how Joel answered the questions:
1. My grandfather Michael Lynch, he was a big part of the country music scene around Brisbane in the 60's. He bought my first pair of drum sticks.
2. In such a big way, I look at music as art it has the ability to change some one's mood instantly. I could not live without music.
3. When we recorded our ep I was listening a lot of The Temper Trap, Pheonix, Jimmy Eat World and the way the drummer in those bands went about their work, influenced me with our cd.
4. Have a open mind, research the industry and music. I'm consistently online in the early hours of the morning finding new music and getting inspired. Also spend my money on good gear.
5. We wanted something the was easy to say and sounded contemporary so it was fitting for us. I think I came up with it and showed it to the band, they liked it.
6. I really enjoy cooking and red wine and that is thanks to my mother, she is an amazing women!
7. Humble
Check out The Secret Whisper because their music is definitely not quiet!!!!
Joel - Drums
Jess - Vox & Keys
Chris - Bass
Tom - Guitar & Backup Vox
Billy - Guitar
Joel Forman answered the questions for the whole band!!!!
Here are the questions I asked Joel Forman:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. If you could describe your band in one word what would it be?
This is how Joel answered the questions:
1. My grandfather Michael Lynch, he was a big part of the country music scene around Brisbane in the 60's. He bought my first pair of drum sticks.
2. In such a big way, I look at music as art it has the ability to change some one's mood instantly. I could not live without music.
3. When we recorded our ep I was listening a lot of The Temper Trap, Pheonix, Jimmy Eat World and the way the drummer in those bands went about their work, influenced me with our cd.
4. Have a open mind, research the industry and music. I'm consistently online in the early hours of the morning finding new music and getting inspired. Also spend my money on good gear.
5. We wanted something the was easy to say and sounded contemporary so it was fitting for us. I think I came up with it and showed it to the band, they liked it.
6. I really enjoy cooking and red wine and that is thanks to my mother, she is an amazing women!
7. Humble
Check out The Secret Whisper because their music is definitely not quiet!!!!
Interview with The Art of Silent War!!!!!!
Here are the band members in this band:
Stephanie - Vocals
Danny - Guitar
Danny - Guitar
The highlighted names are the ones I was able to interview!!!!
Yay I was able to interview the whole band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here are the questions I asked both of them together:
1. what inspired you to play music?2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. If you could describe your band in one word what would it be?
This is what Stephanie Nesbitt and Danny Ortega said:
1. We have always thought music was an amazing medium and form of expression. We love learning about it, and there was always music around in our childhood. Stephanie Nesbitt quickly picked up the piano and then later learned the flute. It was never really a “choice” for us, it was just meant to happen!
2. I think we all go through this time period in our lives where we have this ridiculously huge need to express ourselves and be heard. We went through that tenfold and because of that we were able to use our songs to feel like we get a message across, or to feel like we spilled out our feelings. Plus to get things off our chest. We could share that with people and hopefully they enjoyed it because they could share it with me. That made a big difference in my our lives.
3. We kind of listen to everything. Our all time favorite is the Foo Fighters. But we grew up during the time when Nu-Metal was really starting to kick off! So we can’t help, but want edgier rock riffs and melodic vocal lines in my music. When we were really young, it was all pop music, so we really love to make things “pretty” too.
4. We are still looking for advice. In fact, if anyone has pointers for us that would be awesome. But if we had to say one thing, it would be know your craft. It’s not always just enough to be able to play. If you’re serious about it, you should learn all about it too.
5. The Art of Silent War is a lyric from the Incubus song “Blood on the Ground.” Danny and I are both very big fans of Incubus, and that song in particular has a very interesting meaning. It talks about having to “bite your tongue” because of the repercussions you might face with someone if you speak your mind.
6. We hope our fans know how much their opinion matters. We love to hear from people because at the end of the day, they are the ones listening and that means so much to us.
7. Expressive!
2. I think we all go through this time period in our lives where we have this ridiculously huge need to express ourselves and be heard. We went through that tenfold and because of that we were able to use our songs to feel like we get a message across, or to feel like we spilled out our feelings. Plus to get things off our chest. We could share that with people and hopefully they enjoyed it because they could share it with me. That made a big difference in my our lives.
3. We kind of listen to everything. Our all time favorite is the Foo Fighters. But we grew up during the time when Nu-Metal was really starting to kick off! So we can’t help, but want edgier rock riffs and melodic vocal lines in my music. When we were really young, it was all pop music, so we really love to make things “pretty” too.
4. We are still looking for advice. In fact, if anyone has pointers for us that would be awesome. But if we had to say one thing, it would be know your craft. It’s not always just enough to be able to play. If you’re serious about it, you should learn all about it too.
5. The Art of Silent War is a lyric from the Incubus song “Blood on the Ground.” Danny and I are both very big fans of Incubus, and that song in particular has a very interesting meaning. It talks about having to “bite your tongue” because of the repercussions you might face with someone if you speak your mind.
6. We hope our fans know how much their opinion matters. We love to hear from people because at the end of the day, they are the ones listening and that means so much to us.
7. Expressive!
Interview with Stereo Shout Out!!!!
Stereo Shout Out Band Members:
Logan Brown - Tour Manager/Sound Tech
Here are the questions I asked each one of them:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. what is racing your mind before you go on stage?
1.) Well, its kinda a funny story. my grandpa actually pushed me to play guitar when I was like 13 or 14. When I started to get pretty good at it, I played and sang in his blue grass band called the "Kentucky Possem Ranglers"....I know right? When I started writing my own music, I realized what a true joy it could be.
2.) Music is my outlet for everything, stress, rage, happiness and everything in between. I don't really know if I could live with out it.
3.) Well my two favorite bands of all time are Say Anything and You, Me, and Everyone We Know. I draw a lot of vocal influence from those dudes, they are AMAZING!
4.) Hit it hard, give it everything you have got and more, and let NO ONE tell you no!
5.) Actually I really don't know! I actually was not in it when it first started, so I will ask the guys/girl and get back with you!
6.) I am a sucker for candy lol I want them to know that I think about them all the time, and I love every last one of them!
7.) That I want everyone there that night to have the time of their lives! its always about the party!
1. My parents are really the ones who inspired me to get into music!
2. With out music I don't know what I would be doing with my life and I feel like it has helped me be the person I am today.
3. I listen to a lot of different stuff, but my music teacher had kinda shaped the way I play music and sing.
4. Don't care what any one else thinks or says and write music the way you want it to be, never give up, just keep working for it and you'll eventually be successful.
Thats what my bands been doing and I feel like it will pay off someday [:
5. Well one day we all got together and our drummer Jake was like "how about stereo shout out?" haha it was as simple as that.
6. That i'm a really friendly person, I love to have fan friends!!!!!
7. Hopefully we all put on a good show, and that I won't fall on my face or something like that, haha
1. My parents always played a variety of music when I was a kid. While listening, I would always pretend to be the drummer. On my 12th birthday, my parents actually bought me a drum set.
After that, I decided that I wanted to play any instrument I could get my hands on and dedicate my life to getting myself out there as a musician.
2. Music has made me the person I am today. I tell my story through music and try to help others with their lives through music. It also never hurts to just help people have fun with music. In short, my music is my identity.
3. The Decemberists, Forever The Sickest Kids, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Ludo, Jack's Mannequin, and too many more to list. They all have a special place in my music and playing style.
When I play for myself, I like to throw in harmonica and poppy, classic style melodies.
However, with Stereo Shout Out I like to use hard, driving rhythms.
4. If you want to pursue a career in music, don't let anybody stop you. People will tell you it's too risky or that it's one in a million, but you can't let that intimidate you. Be the one in a million.
5. It was a group effort. Names were just shot back and forth until we found one that worked for all of us. Not exactly an interesting story... haha
6. Despite my on-stage hype, I'm actually really relaxed off-stage.
7. I just think about how the crowd's reaction will be. My energy is a reflection of the crowd. That's why I like playing big, high-energy shows, because I know I'm going to give everything I've got.
1. In all honesty, in 6th grade I went to see the movie "School of Rock." I immediately decided I wanted to start a band. haha
Not the typical answer you get for that question, but it's true. Jack Black is the one to blame.
2. Music has had such a huge impact on me, it has helped me through rough times and helped make the good times even better. Music just makes ya feel good, and it's 90% of my entertainment. I have created many friendships from going to shows, and touring.
3. My favorite artists right now are Sara Bareilles, Trevor Hall, Murs, and Common. Although none of them are pop bands, like Stereo Shout Out, they help me get my creative juices flowing.
Those artists make me wanna play/write music forever.
My all time favorite band is The Morning Of, I draw a lot of influence from their drummer. For the past 6 years or so i've been listening to bands like Senses Fail, The Academy is, Taking Back Sunday, Underoath, and Coheed and Cambria.
Growing up with bands like that have helped shaped Stereo Shout Out into who we are.
4. The only advice I can give is to always put your 110%. It takes a lot of effort, and time. Never give up on your dream as a musician, because I had my doubts, and I am now doing a lot of the things I dreamed of. From a different stand point, it takes money, sad but true. You gotta have legit recording, merch, and show people that you can do it on your own! Be professional! ;)
5. As lame as it sounds, Asher (our guitar player) and I were brainstorming. We liked the phrase "shout out" and wanted to incorporate the word "stereo." So "Stereo Shout Out" is what we came up with haha. It is a lot better than the first name we had, "Sunlit Sanction." bahahaha
6. I would like the fans to know how much effort, time, and casho'la that goes into this band. We do it all for them, I mean, yeah it's fun for us, and we love it but, we also do it to meet all the cool people out there and play music for them!
7. Every night before a show, I do some stretching and get warmed up. Usually, I am thinking about that hottie in the front row... and hoping that I don't screw up (haha kidding). Besides that, I think about how lucky I am to experience this and how much fun it is. I couldn't ask for more. I love every moment with these dudes!
Listen to this band because their music brings color and meaning to your life!!!!!
Travis Thompson - Vocals
Arielle Plock - Vocals
Asher Plock - GuitarDylan Woodall - Guitar
Jake Jones - Drums
Drake Oldham - BassLogan Brown - Tour Manager/Sound Tech
The highlighted names are the ones that I interviewed!!!
Here are the questions I asked each one of them:
1. what inspired you to play music?
2. how has music changed your life?
3. what bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?
4. what advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?
5. where did you get the idea for the name of your band?
6. what do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?
7. what is racing your mind before you go on stage?
Lets first start of with what Travis Thompson said:
1.) Well, its kinda a funny story. my grandpa actually pushed me to play guitar when I was like 13 or 14. When I started to get pretty good at it, I played and sang in his blue grass band called the "Kentucky Possem Ranglers"....I know right? When I started writing my own music, I realized what a true joy it could be.
2.) Music is my outlet for everything, stress, rage, happiness and everything in between. I don't really know if I could live with out it.
3.) Well my two favorite bands of all time are Say Anything and You, Me, and Everyone We Know. I draw a lot of vocal influence from those dudes, they are AMAZING!
4.) Hit it hard, give it everything you have got and more, and let NO ONE tell you no!
5.) Actually I really don't know! I actually was not in it when it first started, so I will ask the guys/girl and get back with you!
6.) I am a sucker for candy lol I want them to know that I think about them all the time, and I love every last one of them!
7.) That I want everyone there that night to have the time of their lives! its always about the party!
Next is the one and only Arielle Plock:
1. My parents are really the ones who inspired me to get into music!
2. With out music I don't know what I would be doing with my life and I feel like it has helped me be the person I am today.
3. I listen to a lot of different stuff, but my music teacher had kinda shaped the way I play music and sing.
4. Don't care what any one else thinks or says and write music the way you want it to be, never give up, just keep working for it and you'll eventually be successful.
Thats what my bands been doing and I feel like it will pay off someday [:
5. Well one day we all got together and our drummer Jake was like "how about stereo shout out?" haha it was as simple as that.
6. That i'm a really friendly person, I love to have fan friends!!!!!
7. Hopefully we all put on a good show, and that I won't fall on my face or something like that, haha
This is how Dylan Woodall responds:
1. My parents always played a variety of music when I was a kid. While listening, I would always pretend to be the drummer. On my 12th birthday, my parents actually bought me a drum set.
After that, I decided that I wanted to play any instrument I could get my hands on and dedicate my life to getting myself out there as a musician.
2. Music has made me the person I am today. I tell my story through music and try to help others with their lives through music. It also never hurts to just help people have fun with music. In short, my music is my identity.
3. The Decemberists, Forever The Sickest Kids, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Ludo, Jack's Mannequin, and too many more to list. They all have a special place in my music and playing style.
When I play for myself, I like to throw in harmonica and poppy, classic style melodies.
However, with Stereo Shout Out I like to use hard, driving rhythms.
4. If you want to pursue a career in music, don't let anybody stop you. People will tell you it's too risky or that it's one in a million, but you can't let that intimidate you. Be the one in a million.
5. It was a group effort. Names were just shot back and forth until we found one that worked for all of us. Not exactly an interesting story... haha
6. Despite my on-stage hype, I'm actually really relaxed off-stage.
7. I just think about how the crowd's reaction will be. My energy is a reflection of the crowd. That's why I like playing big, high-energy shows, because I know I'm going to give everything I've got.
Last, but not least Jake Jones:
1. In all honesty, in 6th grade I went to see the movie "School of Rock." I immediately decided I wanted to start a band. haha
Not the typical answer you get for that question, but it's true. Jack Black is the one to blame.
2. Music has had such a huge impact on me, it has helped me through rough times and helped make the good times even better. Music just makes ya feel good, and it's 90% of my entertainment. I have created many friendships from going to shows, and touring.
3. My favorite artists right now are Sara Bareilles, Trevor Hall, Murs, and Common. Although none of them are pop bands, like Stereo Shout Out, they help me get my creative juices flowing.
Those artists make me wanna play/write music forever.
My all time favorite band is The Morning Of, I draw a lot of influence from their drummer. For the past 6 years or so i've been listening to bands like Senses Fail, The Academy is, Taking Back Sunday, Underoath, and Coheed and Cambria.
Growing up with bands like that have helped shaped Stereo Shout Out into who we are.
4. The only advice I can give is to always put your 110%. It takes a lot of effort, and time. Never give up on your dream as a musician, because I had my doubts, and I am now doing a lot of the things I dreamed of. From a different stand point, it takes money, sad but true. You gotta have legit recording, merch, and show people that you can do it on your own! Be professional! ;)
5. As lame as it sounds, Asher (our guitar player) and I were brainstorming. We liked the phrase "shout out" and wanted to incorporate the word "stereo." So "Stereo Shout Out" is what we came up with haha. It is a lot better than the first name we had, "Sunlit Sanction." bahahaha
6. I would like the fans to know how much effort, time, and casho'la that goes into this band. We do it all for them, I mean, yeah it's fun for us, and we love it but, we also do it to meet all the cool people out there and play music for them!
7. Every night before a show, I do some stretching and get warmed up. Usually, I am thinking about that hottie in the front row... and hoping that I don't screw up (haha kidding). Besides that, I think about how lucky I am to experience this and how much fun it is. I couldn't ask for more. I love every moment with these dudes!
Listen to this band because their music brings color and meaning to your life!!!!!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Interview with DROP SET!!!!!!!!
This interview was in person!!!
Melissa: Hey Drop Set!!! Could I interview you please because us fans want to learn more about you guys. I promise it won't take that long :)
Drop Set: Yea of course
Melissa: Okay, what inspired you to start playing music?
Evan Casey decided to be interviewed first and Greg Reese decided to be interviewed last.
Evan: I like the way music makes me feel because of the high energy and of course the party scene. I have always loves playing music even since I was young.
Greg: Basically what he said (hahaha), no but seriously I love what music has to offer me and not like many other DJ's we do it for the parties and could care less on the profit aspect of it.
Melissa: What was your #1 inspiration that you looked up to?
Evan: Mine would be Benny Benassi for sure because of how much fun he has on the stage and I try to strive to do that, any performance I perform at.
Greg: Daft Punk!!! because of the amazing way they play on stage and off stage.
Melissa: How has music shaped your life?
Evan: I spend so much time on music now and every day I feel like I am living my dream because I am doing what I love.
Greg: It is consuming, but like Evan said it is well worth it.
Melissa: What advice do you have for people that are trying to be in the same industry as you?
Evan: Familiarize yourself with music and please stop auto syncing music because it just makes you look foolish. Also, never give up because trust me when you get your name out there it is well worth it.
Greg: Do it for the right reasons because if you are just playing music for the profit then you will be horrible because you will not posses the passion you have to have to do well in music.
Melissa: What do you want your fans to know about you?
Evan: That we are always a party when ever we preform.
Greg: hahah true that. Who wants to miss a party? haha no one
Melissa: Where did you get the name: Drop Set, from?
Evan: Well, I was looking for something electric and had a house music feel, so the name drop set just came to me.
Greg: yea what he said and so Drop Set was just catchy to us.
Melissa: Okay, but what does set mean?
Evan: It is a term for an hour long song of music and so by saying we are dropping set means that we are putting the music out there for everyone to enjoy.
Melissa: Thank you guys so much for the interview.
Evan and Greg: No thank you!!! It was our pleasure.
Melissa: Hey Drop Set!!! Could I interview you please because us fans want to learn more about you guys. I promise it won't take that long :)
Drop Set: Yea of course
Melissa: Okay, what inspired you to start playing music?
Evan Casey decided to be interviewed first and Greg Reese decided to be interviewed last.
Evan: I like the way music makes me feel because of the high energy and of course the party scene. I have always loves playing music even since I was young.
Greg: Basically what he said (hahaha), no but seriously I love what music has to offer me and not like many other DJ's we do it for the parties and could care less on the profit aspect of it.
Melissa: What was your #1 inspiration that you looked up to?
Evan: Mine would be Benny Benassi for sure because of how much fun he has on the stage and I try to strive to do that, any performance I perform at.
Greg: Daft Punk!!! because of the amazing way they play on stage and off stage.
Melissa: How has music shaped your life?
Evan: I spend so much time on music now and every day I feel like I am living my dream because I am doing what I love.
Greg: It is consuming, but like Evan said it is well worth it.
Melissa: What advice do you have for people that are trying to be in the same industry as you?
Evan: Familiarize yourself with music and please stop auto syncing music because it just makes you look foolish. Also, never give up because trust me when you get your name out there it is well worth it.
Greg: Do it for the right reasons because if you are just playing music for the profit then you will be horrible because you will not posses the passion you have to have to do well in music.
Melissa: What do you want your fans to know about you?
Evan: That we are always a party when ever we preform.
Greg: hahah true that. Who wants to miss a party? haha no one
Melissa: Where did you get the name: Drop Set, from?
Evan: Well, I was looking for something electric and had a house music feel, so the name drop set just came to me.
Greg: yea what he said and so Drop Set was just catchy to us.
Melissa: Okay, but what does set mean?
Evan: It is a term for an hour long song of music and so by saying we are dropping set means that we are putting the music out there for everyone to enjoy.
Melissa: Thank you guys so much for the interview.
Evan and Greg: No thank you!!! It was our pleasure.
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