Interview with Eddie, Fil and Elliott from the band Maverick

August 04, 2023

Interview with Eddie, Fil and Elliott from the band Maverick

By Mick Michaels

The Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us!
Maverick: Well of course! Thanks for having us!

CV: Describe your definition of the band’s sound and style and how does that definition uniquely describe the music?
Maverick: We simply like to play punk, fast and loud…mainly. With the melting pot of different styles and artists that inspire us, we add a bit of rock n’ roll to old school hardcore-ish. But again, it’s punk. We like to call it punk rawk, but whatever fits one’s definition, we’re cool with that.

CV: Today, everyone talks about artist and audience connection. Is such a level of connection actually achievable for an artist and if so, how have you made the connection to your fans?
Maverick: Oh yeah, that’s totally achievable. Just stay simple, down to earth and open. You know, approachable. We love to hear from our fans. It’s fun for them, it’s fun for us.

CV: Is fan interaction an important part of the band’s inner culture?
Maverick: Not per se, it’s not something we emphasize or think about. It’s just a natural thing amongst the community. In the punk scene, there’s no really detachment between the bands and the crowd. Unity is the word. We’re all just having a good time.

CV: Can a band truly interact with its fans and still maintain a level of personal privacy without crossing the line and giving up their “personal space” in your opinion?
Maverick: Sure. I mean, of course there will always be the need for boundaries. But it’s never really been an issue in the punk community. People just don’t care that much. We don’t care that much. It’s just not the mentality. We’re all the same and equals.

CV: Is music, and its value, viewed differently around the world in your opinion? If so, what do you see as the biggest difference in such multiple views among various cultures?
Maverick: For us, a punk band, the spirit stays the same, everywhere, all around the globe. Sure, cultures may differ, but the scenes pretty much attract the same minded crowds.

CV: Do you feel that a band that has an international appeal, will tend to connect more so to American audiences? Would they be more enticed or intrigued to see the band over indigenous acts because of the foreign flavor?
Maverick: It really depends, you know. The scene is vast in genre, with people who have different tastes, opinions and approaches to the music. Some will like to reach in the depths of the underground to discover gems unheard by most, and others will simply take whatever gets on their social media feeds.

CV: Has modern-day digital technology made everyone an artist on some level in your opinion? Have the actual lines of what really is an artist been blurred?
Maverick: We can’t say we completely agree with this one. If anything, the lines are vanishing, as every human being is an artist. Now, if what they feel passionate about creating is music, and I believe that’s what you’re referring to, it’s just more accessible these days.

You can look at it on both sides. Either on the plus side, as more are practicing their creativeness and it just means more styles and influences for everyone, for instance. Or, on the downside, from a new band/solo artist’s perspective…it has become extremely difficult to grow, as the efforts must be multiplied times 10 in order to be heard and seen.

It’s true though that there are more bands/artists than anyone can keep up with.

CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?
Maverick: Simple…Product vs Artist. Some are in the business for what it brings, not out of love.

That being said, we understand that through times, generations and styles do change. I guess some bands/artists just don’t want to lose what they achieved and avoid 9-5 jobs at all costs. It’s one way to adapt….

CV: Has music overall been splintered into too many sub-genres in an effort to appease fan tastes in your opinion? And has such fan appeasements, in actuality, weakened music’s impact as a whole by dividing audiences?
Maverick: We think fans did that on their own…trying to put new labels on bands that sound a little different. Human is a very complicated being. Yes, gatekeepers and purists often don’t really contribute to the well being of the scene…but that’s just how it is. Music is Art. Art is life. Can’t stop life.

CV: What can fans expect to see coming next from you?
Maverick: We’re putting all our efforts in preparing shows at the moment. We have a few songs ready to be recorded for our next EP. We’re hoping to get back in studio by the end of the year…we’ll see how it goes. Fingers crossed.

CV: Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.
Maverick: Well thank you Mick, the pleasure is all ours.

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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, show host, dreamer and guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word. Writing has given me a voice and a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books and now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.