Hiya Conner, thanks for joining us in the virtual RGM lounge today. Grab a brew and take a seat.
What was life like for you before you got into music?
Music has always been a part of our lives, with Jack (lead guitarist) coming from a musical family and me and Josh (drummer) studying music during GCSE. But as I enrolled into university, and Jack took up an apprenticeship, we both realised that we didn’t find joy in our projected life choices. It was then we found mutuality in wanting to put out music.
What’s the live music scene like in Essex right now? Anyone we should be looking out for (bar you, of course)?
As a half-deaf musician, I can say I haven’t heard of many current bands around Essex. I feel it’s easier for a band to bloom in other regions of the UK, like the North, London, or South-West. However, Essex has produced stars such as Blur and The Prodigy, and I hope we’ll be added to that list soon.
It seems like being a social media curator has become added to the many jobs of a musician, how do you feel about this?
Music evolves all the time, and artists have to evolve with it. With platforms such as TikTok, I feel it can be slightly easier for a musician to put their music out there – so, that’s the plan. It takes time to get used to, as in getting comfortable with the “cringe” you think comes with social media posting. But if I want people to hear our music, social media is the place to be!
How do you manage engagement on your socials?
Any engagement of social media is brilliant, whether it’s love or hate. At least we know someone has seen it. I’d love to get listeners’ opinions on our art and appreciate any feedback. However, it may have become a ritual now to post and turn my phone off for the next few hours. I never know what to expect.
What’s your view on the Music industry today?
The music industry today is an open field. We’ve reached a point where independent artists can still thrive. If there’s a time to put out your new single, it’s now. You never know if a label is looking for new talent, whether you want to go down that path or not. Whether you’re signed or not, audiences do not discriminate and love an aspiring musician, I’ve heard.
Where do you feel you currently sit within the music industry?
It feels like starting the car before a long, long road trip across the country. Then there’s a plane waiting for us at the end of the road. And hopefully we don’t run out of fuel.
What’s the biggest thing you have learned recently as you progress with your music?
I’ve definitely learned about myself when putting pen to paper and writing lyrics. What I stand for, what I want to tell people. As for the band, we started off practicing in the school music room. Maybe we haven’t progressed to anything better than a small studio, but we’ve learned to be grateful for it. It’s a blessing and an opportunity and, funnily enough, a living room jam does feel like home.
What was your best experience on stage?
At our first gig that went well, it was the applause. Seeing surprised faces at the start. Their hands clapping along during. And cheers at the end. I don’t think it can be recreated.
What was your worst experience on stage?
Jack won’t like this one, but, during our first ever performance, he missed his cue for a little guitar riff break thing. And he knew it. Might’ve made a big difference to the song, but I don’t remember. After the curtains closed, I remember him putting his face into his hands and shaking his head. It’s funny now, but at the time we were very anxious about performing to an audience. It only grows with time.
Tell us something about you / each member that you think people would be surprised about.
To be honest I can’t answer it. I don’t even know what their faces look like…
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
We have released a three-song EP named ‘LONDON IS LONELY’. It’s our first project as a band, although Jack and I have honed it for a few years prior. We want to help bring back British rock, with a bit of our own twist to it. The three songs represent three different moods, so hopefully you can vibe to each one. Check it out!
What was the recording process like?
Our recording process is like pass the parcel. As a band of four, we each live in different areas due to university or employment. To record our songs, and ensure we are all happy, we record all our parts separately and send it to Jack, who curates, edits, and leads the pieces. I do believe Jack has the magic touch when it comes to making demos. But yeah, due to our dual lives, the recording process can take longer than usual. But when we’re all in Essex, a recording day or two is guaranteed.
What was the biggest learning curve in writing the new tunes?
Cutting lyrics that I wanted. Cutting riffs that Jack wanted. You can’t pour everything into one song unfortunately. But as we’ve written more, it has become more ‘second nature’, and we’ve become happier with editing and accepting change.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
I kept changing things and it never got finished. I think if I offered one more change, Jack would slap me.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
Keep us in your minds. We’ll be around.
Life does get better.
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