Interview with Steven Miller of Dark Remedy
By Mick Michaels
Cosmick View: Hello, Steven! Welcome to The Cosmick View. Thanks for taking some time out of your day to speak with us. It's greatly appreciated.
CV:
What do you feel sets the band apart from other bands, especially those of
similar sound and style? What's the specific allure your sound and
style have that has people taking notice?
Steven Miller: At its core Dark Remedy songs are made for
arenas. We really wanted to make hard hitting music that can really slam on a
massive PA system. The goal for each production is how big and wide can we make
this thing?!
CV: For
any band, dynamics is key to grabbing an audience's attention. What do you feel
is the main ingredient to having such a captivating dynamic and being able to
bring something more to the music?
SM: Every song we try to
change it up while still maintaining the vision. Just take a look at our first
single, Blood Money, and compare it to our latest single, Possession. One is an
old school anthem; the next has a dark and mysterious vibe...but both have
their moments where they turn up the energy and that’s what makes it a Dark
Remedy song.
CV:
How would you describe the ultimate musical experience
for your fans? And how does the band go about creating that musical
vision, while generating the impact the band wants to have on its
audience?
SM: We are unapologetic in
the belief that more IS MORE!
CV: The
music business has always been one that regardless of who you are, where you
came from or where you've been, you can either sink or swim. Does this
type of realism have any effect on how the band drives itself to succeed?
SM: 100%. It really is a
full time job and you never know exactly how all that hard work translates into
the results you’re looking for. If I’ve learned anything from this experience
so far is that you need to always stay on your A game so when that opportunity
does come you can deliver and make the most out of it.
CV:
In your opinion, is there any middle ground for a band or is it a do or die
climate in today's music industry?
SM: In today’s industry,
especially with the advent of the internet, there has never been more viable
avenues to make a living in music. I think people focus on the specific path of
developing a band, rightfully pointing out the challenges that presents, and
then make blanket statements about the entire state of the industry. But
that doesn’t include the video game composers, film scorers, recording
engineers, arrangers, symphony conductors, street performers, etc., etc.
CV:
What's at the core of the band's songwriting approach? Are there
certain elements that are considered when a song begins to take form and
evolves?
SM: We work with a purpose
to always out do ourselves with each release and we always try to improve as we
go.
CV:
Do you allow things to just happen when writing; seeing where a song goes, or
is there a certain course of action and structure you keep a song on, thus,
essentially making it destined to achieve its overall potential?
SM: It’s different for
every song and I think that’s why each has their own identity. Some songs are
very intentional and others just come out of nowhere but you have to be open to
the process and let things happen naturally even if you have a goal in
mind.
CV:
Do you feel how the fans and critics describe the band’s music accurately
reflects how you would describe the band’s music?
SM: We have such a broad
list of influences that I always find it amusing when folks make a super weird
comparison. You never know in what context someone is going find your music and
they may not have the same background as you to know what the right comparisons
would be. The fact that they took the time to listen and found something to
appreciate is what matters most.
CV:
Walk us through a typical show for the band...what can fans who have never
seen you perform expect?
SM: We hope to be able to
answer this question very soon. As of right now we have not played a live show.
The band started as a studio project during COVID and things just started
taking off very quickly. It’s challenging that we are all living in different
states but playing live is definitely something we are looking forward
to.
CV:
What more can fans look forward to seeing coming from the band?
SM: Lots of new music. We
are sitting on a ton of material and we cannot wait to share!
CV: Thank you again Steven for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.
Check out Dark Remedy at:
Official: https://darkremedyband.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkRemedyBand
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