tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65540696216459555672024-03-18T14:52:06.626-04:00The Cosmick ViewHello and welcome to THE COSMICK VIEW - where the stars always shine bright!The Cosmick Viewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12001952941590825308noreply@blogger.comBlogger777125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6554069621645955567.post-77170346087668510262024-03-18T05:27:00.000-04:002024-03-18T05:27:41.965-04:00Interview with Singer Elkie Gee of Front Row Warriors (Germany)<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wsfEXjc2VGq0Ck_TYD3TR3gG2YlzpOf_MgD-4qzbxx1s9xqTTJxPQZPoEozhzUIw6KGfFmd4-bLhIrUBoNjZHyek7Xf4BZ1Dfz4CwSB-oXPSWmQ1-01mZcpXEaEaEe9-4JfcvDKGOVcmY157p7cPjeiPdi9qocPqm7v7HXw-yupbPqQB_EmAIlkmqEJT/s1800/singer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wsfEXjc2VGq0Ck_TYD3TR3gG2YlzpOf_MgD-4qzbxx1s9xqTTJxPQZPoEozhzUIw6KGfFmd4-bLhIrUBoNjZHyek7Xf4BZ1Dfz4CwSB-oXPSWmQ1-01mZcpXEaEaEe9-4JfcvDKGOVcmY157p7cPjeiPdi9qocPqm7v7HXw-yupbPqQB_EmAIlkmqEJT/w512-h640/singer.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><b><br />By Mick Michaels</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />COSMICK
VIEW: Hello! Welcome to <b>The Cosmick View</b>. Thank you for taking some
time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.</span></i><br /></span><p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>
</i><b>Elkie Gee: Hi Mick, thanks
for having me, it´s my pleasure. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
Do you feel <b>Heavy Metal</b> music in
general is viewed differently by fans in Europe compared to fans elsewhere,
especially in America, and if so why?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Elkie
Gee: It's difficult to judge, there are a lot of fans from all over the world
at our metal festivals in Germany, including many from the USA, and I always
see a big family that is united by the music. What I've heard from some bands
from America is that they really like coming to Germany to play, because the
scene here is still relatively big.</span></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What do you feel makes <b>Heavy Metal</b>
music so alluring to the fans? What is it about the music that personally resonates
so strongly with you?<br />
</i><b>Elkie Gee: Our music has so many different varieties,
it is loud and fierce, honest, sensual and live it seduces you to move, to sing
along, to escape everyday life for a few hours. And it is and always has been also
for the outsiders, a home so to speak. For me, she has been my companion since
a young age, in her I found myself and was allowed to be who I am.<br /><br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfWRJAvZkmQVufbyTjLXDnMTWE6bFo3mrrpabXhfysBPH0XSrG_Kn-DaorGp7PkhmhHgwPLeQbXNcX3awqdSZBz_2hVa4kYjOQ4ZbnHsRyxZTpZsKP2KT8EoOK9tBM8P0ydms668398MxikxZdDj6WFi6HByZSzd3TmGeJ-FvUedcsaYbOohP99aWk3vi/s1600/band.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="1600" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfWRJAvZkmQVufbyTjLXDnMTWE6bFo3mrrpabXhfysBPH0XSrG_Kn-DaorGp7PkhmhHgwPLeQbXNcX3awqdSZBz_2hVa4kYjOQ4ZbnHsRyxZTpZsKP2KT8EoOK9tBM8P0ydms668398MxikxZdDj6WFi6HByZSzd3TmGeJ-FvUedcsaYbOohP99aWk3vi/w400-h259/band.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br />CV: </i><em>H</em><i>as
Metal splintered into too many sub-genres in your opinion, thus, making it
harder for newer bands to actually classify themselves as one style over another?<span> </span>Is it confusing for fans as well?<br />
</i><b>Elkie Gee: Yeah, I think you can recognize a huge
amount of creativity in the metal scene by the countless subgenres, which is
great of course. On the other hand, it's honestly sometimes confusing and
difficult to categorize a band's style. You can see that many reviewers
classify us completely differently. But the transitions are also a bit fluid,
which makes it difficult for the fans at times.</b><i><br />
<br />
CV: What do you feel makes your band and its particular approach to songwriting
work? What keeps the band together and making music?<a name="_GoBack"></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNZo9jmUjalvZhkzhz9jg0dHKFPH2Rq4d7zJmsrJSyQCJntD3EJ1soljTXVonpO4FQRwWR27OifQD8wImKJ2QvyzjZuR_gOUUUUk79-vl9nQpyn3WJr7wPmt1RblHBTkCimHIuzuVvJsqP3Nx_5iAQTbEDving-ZVKCaCMuvdmn-PcKXuq1zaYWpNRb4W/s1200/album.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNZo9jmUjalvZhkzhz9jg0dHKFPH2Rq4d7zJmsrJSyQCJntD3EJ1soljTXVonpO4FQRwWR27OifQD8wImKJ2QvyzjZuR_gOUUUUk79-vl9nQpyn3WJr7wPmt1RblHBTkCimHIuzuVvJsqP3Nx_5iAQTbEDving-ZVKCaCMuvdmn-PcKXuq1zaYWpNRb4W/s320/album.jpg" width="320" /></a></i><b>Elkie Gee: I don't know if you can call it successful,
but we work on our songs in a very band-oriented way, which means that everyone
can and may present their ideas, some of them are used immediately, some of
them lie in the drawer for the time being and many of them arise spontaneously
while jamming together. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The
fact that we've all known each other privately for a long time and really like
each other, go to concerts together and celebrate our idols, that's probably
the secret of FRW.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
On a more global view, how do you see your band’s music and songwriting
separating itself from just being another Heavy Metal act?<span> </span><br />
</i><b>Elkie Gee: That’s a tough question, maybe because we
are a female fronted band, but this is nowadays nothing very special…. I think
we do what we love and what we listen by ourselves, melodic old school rock and
metal with catchy melodies and a lot of great guitar solo.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Can an artist truly be unique? Some would argue there is no such thing as being
unique; that it’s nothing more than a compounding of influences making an
artist who or what they are. Would this then say that artists today are
destined to be just copies of those who have already come to pass.<br />
</i><b>Elkie Gee: On the one hand you tend to compare,
unfortunately we all do that again and again... On the other hand, there are
heaps of very authentic, dazzling figures in the metal business, very
idiosyncratic players both visually and stylistically. I would speak of uniqueness,
it always surprises me how imaginative people can be and reinvent themselves.
Sometimes you stand in front of a stage and are fascinated by a very young band
that sounds totally fresh and new and is also incredibly innovative in terms of
their stage acting. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqZiaZgfrrucGlz9lsilYUBNgCKA0rbaUJQ_2DibDU8ZMzn6yn0opJLaF_k5p8GEwrkplKKLohTjpXYacKwn-Jmg1Z92g9WJmEhyCD4LnMbMstpUaIalr5jYZwclIBCTQCMRAQtGNQgaKakMzzzy0tgwGK9lGRMq3WinYgwwR6wvG4YfzO0N68MEzGtYk/s349/logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="349" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqZiaZgfrrucGlz9lsilYUBNgCKA0rbaUJQ_2DibDU8ZMzn6yn0opJLaF_k5p8GEwrkplKKLohTjpXYacKwn-Jmg1Z92g9WJmEhyCD4LnMbMstpUaIalr5jYZwclIBCTQCMRAQtGNQgaKakMzzzy0tgwGK9lGRMq3WinYgwwR6wvG4YfzO0N68MEzGtYk/s320/logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Are there life lessons to learn being in a Heavy Metal band that you feel
cannot be taught elsewhere? If so, what are they?<br />
</i><b>Elkie Gee: I think anyone who has ever played in a band
knows that there is a constant threat of surprises of all kinds, you always
have to keep the ship and the crew on course. In every case it would be an
advantage when you have a psychologist in the band, especially in younger
years.</b><i><br />
<br />
CV: What do you feel makes someone a “<b>rock
star</b>”? Does being a rock star automatically make one iconic or are the two
completely different in your opinion?<br />
</i><b>Elkie Gee: Every rock star is an icon as well - for me.
When I for example think about guys like Steven Tyler or Ronnie James Dio, Rob
Halford only to mention a few, those guys have such an extreme glamour, such a
special tone and a very special aura.</b></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What's next for you? <br />
</i><b>Elkie Gee: Next we'll be playing a lot of concerts,
we're incredibly excited to finally be able to present this album live. We play
with a few American bands like Wings of Steel, Vicious Rumors and our dear
friends from Riot V, which is something we are particularly proud of. At the
same time, we are writing songs for our second record, which will be released
in 2025.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Thank you again for
spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. It was a pleasure. I
wish you all the best and continued success.<br />
</i><b>Elkie Gee: Thank you, it was
a pleasure, stay healthy.<br />
<br />
</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>COSMICK
VIEW: Hello! Welcome to <b>The Cosmick View</b>. Thank you for taking some time out of
your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.<br />
</i><b>Al Aston: Thank you, it’s my pleasure!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Every artist experiences highs and lows. Many
struggle just to move from one level to the next, and some, unfortunately,
never do. What would you consider to be a pivotal point in an artist's career
which would take them from one level to the next that a struggling artist should
be aware of? Is it an individual mindset or does it equate more to
opportunity? Or is it something all together different in your opinion?<br />
</i><b>AA: Everything’s based on hard work and determination,
of course, and you have to acknowledge your possible weak spots and work on
those to improve, and only then you’ll be ready to move up the ladder.
Determination is key, so it is about every member’s mindset, but sure, you also
have to take the opportunities when you face them, you just have to be ready
for them.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdANhhjaE5pK7QMSidDkeIJ7kE9aiDjS1BdfD4C7ZdH8u3PlUF5qeJj1lyhBCmlFBNuFsCuYa60HzGc-6-4pZPr52A1zXqpxv4M1ixGlNabjx2_3LcVyYYqP6ZH0g-0PMl1VuKj5qREGQcJiEDSQoipq1ndGLRGjrn8p7IXgVxqDjIqv3GD8TkP796VQfz/s2500/atomicagent_promo_x_web.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1582" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdANhhjaE5pK7QMSidDkeIJ7kE9aiDjS1BdfD4C7ZdH8u3PlUF5qeJj1lyhBCmlFBNuFsCuYa60HzGc-6-4pZPr52A1zXqpxv4M1ixGlNabjx2_3LcVyYYqP6ZH0g-0PMl1VuKj5qREGQcJiEDSQoipq1ndGLRGjrn8p7IXgVxqDjIqv3GD8TkP796VQfz/s320/atomicagent_promo_x_web.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">CV: What do you feel an artist can do right now to
stay relevant, especially in an environment, such as the present, where
performing in front of a live audience is not an option?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">AA: If you work from your home studio and don’t perform
live, the significance of extra PR work comes even more pivotal. If you do live
shows, extra PR just adds on top of that attention.</span></b></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>I
think that you have to try to be smart with your songs, videos and your PR
work. If you can make some smart references or commentary – be they either in lyrics
or in your music videos, for example – that can appeal to wanted audiences,
you’re on a good path to garnering attention.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>For
Atomic Agent performing in front of a live audience will be an option soon,
unless another pandemic lands upon or some other shit hits the fan.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What have you found to be the balancing point
between relevance and over saturation when it comes to being an artist? Is
there a fine line between the two or can it be looked at to some degree as the
two essentially being one in the same?<br />
</i><b>AA: It’s a fine line between staying relevant and not
over saturating. Look, if you’re a major artist, it’s different as your music
and face will be everywhere, but for us smaller artists it all comes down to
being in the social media, first and foremost. I think if you start pushing out
silly stuff several times a day on, say, Instagram, many people are bound to
get fed up, and they either mute you or unfollow. Make your posts smart and
keep ‘em coming every once in a while, so I think you’re safe.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidB_01DpjmoyniiQuFejJxkb8Y2ibX5m8bMKrpx4ySxZHZ0Mdcy51YopgiNXdloqHnNzo1CjyQk5gDgL7heYeIBK8SEbbSt0R1Cb5VYxEAlh3yVvzeYrqsNa1e13S2Bj08Nugy_sSZ2cTGe4ykGvzXtS6TRY21fvuW1OLujs1F2Ldl05oyzgqCihziin1n/s1920/atomic_agent_logo4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidB_01DpjmoyniiQuFejJxkb8Y2ibX5m8bMKrpx4ySxZHZ0Mdcy51YopgiNXdloqHnNzo1CjyQk5gDgL7heYeIBK8SEbbSt0R1Cb5VYxEAlh3yVvzeYrqsNa1e13S2Bj08Nugy_sSZ2cTGe4ykGvzXtS6TRY21fvuW1OLujs1F2Ldl05oyzgqCihziin1n/s320/atomic_agent_logo4.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i></i>I
can mention an example. This certain band that I really like, pushes tons of
short videos on their Instagram. They always make some extra effort with their
vids, I hand them that, but they publish so much of all sorts of monkey
business per day, I just had to unfollow them there. Also posting cheesy memes
several times a day isn’t a good way to go, I always mute those artists.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Is there any level of consideration, or even
concern, to deliver on expectations, whether it being your own or that of the
fans, when working on new material?<br />
</i><b>AA: Not on my part, no. I know what Atomic Agent is
capable of, and people have only heard a fraction of it so far. This is just
the beginning of the journey and it will be an upward trajectory. At least for
now I don’t have to think what people are expecting, I make music that I’d love
to listen to myself and then I just hope there will be enough like-minded
people to play these songs to. I’d do this anyway because I have the fire
burning inside, so in that sense it doesn’t really matter if it’s ten people
listening to Atomic Agent or a million. The more the better of course, but I
just don’t see myself doing just about anything to get more listeners.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: For you, what’s first when it comes to songwriting…is
it a matter of lyrics melody, chords, beat, attitude? Or is it more organic
than that where the moment dictates the process and outcome?<br />
</i><b>AA: You know, it can be any of those. The most standard
way of starting up a new song is a new guitar melody or a riff, but I’ve come
to notice now, it can be anything. In case of the song Breathe Fire it was the
beat, that was first, everything else came after that. In case of this certain
new song, that will be on the second full-length album, it was about the
attitude and it felt very angry and punky, so that set the tone of the song
too.<br /><br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGast71UfZOpRvQ870mBMo0auYcIv24A2ahf9zCRShWQV0Hts4_4iIe-eC_wBMZGalLfpN_5OCwJG8nWto1peeRgm7UdhS4yvdbrnpm-3ELct1kGi3TMv9RRK9P_brO361hREOyJ85ltovT27eU5uIy7X-ILR2AT8-griNmOwSPdx3CVZE9iDQVkM1Svx/s2500/atomicagent_promo_z_web.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1406" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGast71UfZOpRvQ870mBMo0auYcIv24A2ahf9zCRShWQV0Hts4_4iIe-eC_wBMZGalLfpN_5OCwJG8nWto1peeRgm7UdhS4yvdbrnpm-3ELct1kGi3TMv9RRK9P_brO361hREOyJ85ltovT27eU5uIy7X-ILR2AT8-griNmOwSPdx3CVZE9iDQVkM1Svx/s320/atomicagent_promo_z_web.jpg" width="180" /></a></b></span></span></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What do you believe makes songwriting more
honest and impactful...that something that both the artist and listener can
share?<br />
</i><b>AA: I know this sounds a bit lame, but make something
that people can identify with, and be honest with it, be sincere. If you fake
it, they can smell you. Especially do NOT think what people might want to hear
from you.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What do you feel has been the greatest
contribution to your success as an artist?<br />
</i><b>AA: To be fair, Atomic Agent is only in the beginning,
but has already garnered a few good reviews and lots of good feedback from the
listeners. I’d go with versatility and originality. You can hear a lot of
influences for sure, but I don’t think you can say that Atomic Agent were a
carbon copy of any specific band or artist.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What's next for you? What can fans expect to see
coming up?<br />
</i><b>AA: Atomic Agent will have a full live lineup soon, and
I’m glad to reveal to you as the first person, Mick, that we already have
scheduled our first rehearsals for the band. The hunt for a few more members is
still on, but I’m confident that it will be successful.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>I’m
also working on new music and some video stuff as we speak, and there is a nice
collaboration thing coming soon too. I’m planning on a couple of single
releases in the coming months, then an EP before the summer, and probably a
second full-length album in the beginning of the next winter.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>I’m
also expanding the sound world on my vocals to make it all more versatile.
Atomic Agent is a beast that can jump inside many different coats very
naturally, and still sound like Atomic Agent. :)</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Thank you again for spending some time talking
and sharing with our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.<br />
</i><b>AA: Thank you, and thank you for some well-thought
questions, Mick!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</span></span><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://atomicagent.bandcamp.com/"><b>Bandcamp</b></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5vWRdIwcIKLKWbTH31k9N1"><b>Spotify</b></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://listen.tidal.com/artist/41772380"><b>Tidal</b></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atomicagent666"><b>Facebook</b></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atomicagentband"><b>Instagram</b></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@atomicagent"><b>YouTube</b></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/atomicagent"><b>ReverbNation</b></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></i></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_4zz5R_oOdcGmrxs3U3cSED8Dn2P8SSqHB4Fr_4LqfH-kOOW_WLPb5IEkG0WtLcQPDLro5tId_kctiCkj9Ik_ZdmkrFibnYLRhTIdkHnIfZhRNUCrESEfB_7bpJ3eDXqPT7xP973inGUerdDZNAtgzt08BYnSgEZT1puFroSUTvd6WZUDsuBoR0UHdXH/s3000/CC%20300dpi%20B.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_4zz5R_oOdcGmrxs3U3cSED8Dn2P8SSqHB4Fr_4LqfH-kOOW_WLPb5IEkG0WtLcQPDLro5tId_kctiCkj9Ik_ZdmkrFibnYLRhTIdkHnIfZhRNUCrESEfB_7bpJ3eDXqPT7xP973inGUerdDZNAtgzt08BYnSgEZT1puFroSUTvd6WZUDsuBoR0UHdXH/w512-h640/CC%20300dpi%20B.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by: Robert Downs</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"></span></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><b><br /><span style="color: white;">By Mick Michaels</span></b></span><span style="color: white;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cosmick View: Hello, <b>Courtney</b>! Welcome
to <b>The Cosmick View</b>. Thanks for taking some time out of your day to
speak with us. It's greatly appreciated.</span></span></i><span style="color: white;"></span></span><p></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white;">CV: With so much negativity being said these
days regarding music in general, where do you see the world of Rock 'n Roll
going in the next five to 10 years and beyond? </span></i></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>CC: It would be a very strange world without rock n
roll… so let’s hope the kids keep picking up instruments; the future is in
their hands. Other than that, I believe all genres are on the same revolving
turntable of popularity throughout time and I feel rock has reached the part of
the rotation of becoming very popular again. Are you going to see it
represented on TV? Probably not, but we are all used to that by now. You’ll find
it where it means the most… real everyday life.</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Do you feel the multitude of genres and
sub-genres has possibly affected how both critics and the audience consider
music today as compared to 30-40 years ago, in your opinion? Is there less of a
connectivity because of the over-saturation? <br />
</span></i><b><span>CC: As much as I cannot keep up with all the genres
these days, for me a good song is a good song regardless of genre/sub-genre. I
think the free will we have to enjoy any piece of music is more important than
any effort/focus going into this ‘classifying’ of artists and their works.</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white;">CV: What's the transition been like going
from guitarist of <b>the Iron Maidens</b> to guitarist now in <b>Burning
Witches</b>? How different is working with a tribute band compared to working
with an original group? </span></i></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>CC: Change is never easy and most of the time it is
pretty terrifying, but in order to achieve your goals or whatever you may be
reaching for, accepting change and leaving your comfort zone is a must. Jumping
into the unknown is a risk worth taking in the music world and you have to set
any fear of failure aside when you step down from a well established band like
The Iron Maidens... tribute or not. It is a constant battle with yourself… is
this the right move, right time? </span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>
</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>When I was approached by the Burning Witches, I had
a plan on doing both projects, but the constant traveling to and from Europe
was too much physically and mentally. It was also not fair to my former
bandmates, the fans and to myself not knowing which shows in the States I would
be able to attend as my schedule was constantly changing. So I decided to put
all my focus on one band, which ended up being the original one, Burning
Witches. Like I said, it wasn’t easy making the decision, but I have always
wanted to be in a killer original band that fit me and wanted the opportunity
to expand my creativity and playing. I don't think there is anything wrong in
pursuing being YOU instead of a career of emulating someone else. Was it a
great time, great paycheck, great opportunity? OF COURSE…. It was just my time
to start the next chapter in my career. Next thing you know I'm packing
up my entire life in LA, leaving everything I knew behind and finding myself
living in Europe with a musical drive I haven't felt in a long time. All my fear
or doubts were replaced with excitement.<br />
</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">Overall, it is definitely more challenging being in
an original band vs. tribute. Easy to fill a room when you are playing the
catalog of a top tier band like Maiden and obviously only this when you play it
very well! Doesn't happen overnight either as building any “brand” takes time
and dedication. As fun as it is and from my experience over fourteen years, it
can throw you into robot mode sometimes as you know it is not your own work at
the end of the day. I don't think many players in the scene go around saying ‘
I’M A PROFESSIONAL TRIBUTE MUSICIAN”; a lot of the bands start out as a hobby
and some stay local/some take off all over the world! Music is music.<br />
<br />
</span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQu5nLBxrwZb34YOUsirbUozFbC4USdpITn1Cr_TOOQ9GGtQ3jrNEDaphhpGm3NIt_WBLt5W8zORxnTGIMD4g7UbrsdCM-rbauQdmKJD5gfkDuGsmrYtBr4kizJqYy7HDB796NzGxZu1fzDxPeeq2UMCNiftXp_Cs_RnH58luuYCjj2fs8hRcm1uBQkSxW/s1024/IMG_0259.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQu5nLBxrwZb34YOUsirbUozFbC4USdpITn1Cr_TOOQ9GGtQ3jrNEDaphhpGm3NIt_WBLt5W8zORxnTGIMD4g7UbrsdCM-rbauQdmKJD5gfkDuGsmrYtBr4kizJqYy7HDB796NzGxZu1fzDxPeeq2UMCNiftXp_Cs_RnH58luuYCjj2fs8hRcm1uBQkSxW/w400-h300/IMG_0259.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;"></span></b></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>When it comes to an original band…</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>The outcome of all your hard work/drive writing,
rehearsing, recording, promoting to going on stage to a packed room of fans
waiting to hear material you helped write is priceless and worth all the blood,
sweat, tears, fears or anything you feel you are facing on that climb up that</span></b><i><span> </span></i><b><span>ladder to where you are meant
to be.<br />
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</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>Both sides of the spectrum of course have their
pros and cons. If the Witches were based in the USA, I’d probably still be
doing both haha! </span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: For you, is playing guitar like speaking
a second language? Or is more of a spiritual and emotional experience for you
and the listeners? <br />
</span></i><b><span>CC: I don't view playing guitar as anything other
than what it is for me... something I love to do and strive to be better at
with every passing day. Nothing more, nothing less.</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span> </span></i><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: From your perspective, what's the biggest
misconception fans have about being a guitar player in a Heavy Metal band who
tours the world?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>CC: That it is this big easy wild party and
everything falls at your feet. You have to work hard for every opportunity you
get. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. </span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white;">CV: With so many artists nowadays talking
about the "dark side of the industry," has what you thought being a
musician would be lived up to or exceeded your expectations, or have things not
been quite as you hoped?</span></i></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>CC: Fortunately I started touring at a very young
age out of Philadelphia, so I already was familiar with the good and bad side
of the industry when I moved to LA to pursue my music career at eighteen. I
wasn't and I’m still not surprised by much in regards to the ‘business’. </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
CV: Is there any truth to it… is there a "dark side of the industry?"
Or is it really moreso a case by case situation for the artist and their
interpretations?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>CC: Nobody rides for free as they say and it is up
to the individual to not be chewed up and spit out. You have to just keep your
head on straight and weave through what seems like a lot of BS that comes your
way constantly. Also little things like understanding “not everyone is your
friend, has your back or will like your playing” and “don't burn bridges,
unless they deserve the gasoline”. Some have it easy, some don't and that will
never change. You can't view it all as this big evil machine, however, any
business world is pretty much the same at the end of the day… it is “business”.</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white;"></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2ZwUjrgwy5vV_Ur1Hr2RNioaUlHk0q-FjUPGHQt31RVdc348lDyQCefO4fFCPLIzyub_1_iRoVCecmPg2U7dgJajo_q87lvT0PrPtHtlrZS2N5lhtbknaEXOU9zwwirPblsket2n4wDmawYXlm8lOhFvJ03qiOBG6k0v4Rj_W2Smb1oKoWRRyQ-r-ra0/s1170/IMG_9798.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1170" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2ZwUjrgwy5vV_Ur1Hr2RNioaUlHk0q-FjUPGHQt31RVdc348lDyQCefO4fFCPLIzyub_1_iRoVCecmPg2U7dgJajo_q87lvT0PrPtHtlrZS2N5lhtbknaEXOU9zwwirPblsket2n4wDmawYXlm8lOhFvJ03qiOBG6k0v4Rj_W2Smb1oKoWRRyQ-r-ra0/w400-h354/IMG_9798.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></i></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span><br />CV: What's your favorite part about being a
touring musician?</span></i><span></span></span></span><p></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>CC: I really love touring. There isn't much I
don't like about it other than the lack of sleep, losing luggage and the
occasional food poisoning from time to time haha. You get to experience many
different cultures, meet great people/fans and if you're lucky, meet up with
your other musician friends in random places all over the world. It can be
exhausting, lonely when being away from home for long periods of time, but it
is something I feel I’m destined to do and I am beyond grateful every time a
tour comes my way.</span></b></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: In addition to <b>Burning Witches</b>
tour dates with <b>K.K.'s Priest</b> and <b>L.A. Guns</b>, what more can fans
expect to see coming from you in 2024 and beyond? <br />
</span></i><b><span>CC: Shows, shows and…more shows! The band really
loves being on the road and playing shows. Besides all of the shows/festivals,
we will be finishing writing our next album and heading into the studio. I will
also continue chipping away at my solo album whenever there is any free time...
good luck to me on that! Other than that, I’ll be creating music “content”… hate
that term, ha, over on my CCSHRED Patreon.</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
CV: Thanks again, <b>Courtney</b>, for taking the time to share with our
readers. We wish you all the best and continued success.</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>CC: THANK YOU!</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: black; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b></b></span></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fh0XoaIY4mpVhroR2l4EBQJbh7BjxDQJk76IeVuTmgpfGLGNzM9_XbKef4IDTo3yo3TsjKR6pu2mnoKzpxnWq3yIPXOzypTnSn3lL0YrEuvaMJH7dX564CNdZ_eb7nOw5kPJYV9bW-YlBx_pRPmnNqx72wQ6_WEr_H1iqwLFbrmHjtBE9rTyqaFZu1ci/s1600/Follow%20Me%20Dark%20PR%202%20header%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fh0XoaIY4mpVhroR2l4EBQJbh7BjxDQJk76IeVuTmgpfGLGNzM9_XbKef4IDTo3yo3TsjKR6pu2mnoKzpxnWq3yIPXOzypTnSn3lL0YrEuvaMJH7dX564CNdZ_eb7nOw5kPJYV9bW-YlBx_pRPmnNqx72wQ6_WEr_H1iqwLFbrmHjtBE9rTyqaFZu1ci/w640-h426/Follow%20Me%20Dark%20PR%202%20header%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></span></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /> </b></span></i></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>By Mick Michaels</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! </span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: </span></b></span></span>Thanks for having us!</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><i>
</i></span><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CV: Describe your definition of <b>the
band’s sound and style</b> and how does that definition uniquely
describe <b>the music</b>?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: We bonded over a shared love of atmospheric alternative rock - bands
like Deftones, old school Muse, Alice in Chains, Failure. As we played
more together we were able to weave in threads of post-rock guitar textures,
gothic mood, and classic anthemic grunge melodies. We use a lot of tools
in the rock and roll tool belt to craft each song in order to tell a
story. We’re emo without being emo, and metal without being metal… if
that makes any sense!<br />
</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: The great thing about social media is that it’s easier than ever to
build a connection between a band, the fans, and other creative people.
We are thrilled that building a community around shared love of the creative
endeavor is so easy - it’s a much-needed break from the widespread consumerism
we are subjected to.</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CV: Is fan interaction an important part
of <b>the band’s</b> inner culture?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: Absolutely. We think the music is just a launching off point for
all of us to take a look at our lifestyles and change them for the
better. For one thing, the opportunity to support local arts should be
seized. And for another, it’s important to blur the line between
“audience” and “talent” - everyone is uniquely talented and can contribute to
the alternative cultures in a very gratifying way.<br /><br /></span></b><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8-yMlM_fTG97Zo1Rj7XRDi2AOEB1ZKnHzZmGpOC_a2oOjPAayX7QtHKMGY5B7GGsyzY-Pl00BfdbyvRpIF9KT8-n8rXKF5dNRNjiSeNjVK3dAJ5k3bUKIs2e2hyphenhyphenC9Ei_F4l0YZ7idB8B2_cAIHMJLQNnwQf2g4YZ1Xpn3VPCnHnBNWxUgGl4aKKP6f9s/s1600/Follow%20Me%20Dark%20PR%203.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8-yMlM_fTG97Zo1Rj7XRDi2AOEB1ZKnHzZmGpOC_a2oOjPAayX7QtHKMGY5B7GGsyzY-Pl00BfdbyvRpIF9KT8-n8rXKF5dNRNjiSeNjVK3dAJ5k3bUKIs2e2hyphenhyphenC9Ei_F4l0YZ7idB8B2_cAIHMJLQNnwQf2g4YZ1Xpn3VPCnHnBNWxUgGl4aKKP6f9s/w400-h266/Follow%20Me%20Dark%20PR%203.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: Well, it’s important for all of us to have boundaries about the kind
of relating we want to engage in. Consent is all-important, and like
attracts like. Our message is that we are all valid creators and that we
need to all get involved somehow in community building. The current
mainstream trajectory is sad and unsustainable.</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: Music is hugely important to the vast majority of people in this world;
it’s just a question of what context people listen to. In the US, most
people still listen to music but it often takes a backseat to other media
moreso than it used to. It’s said that a lot of us stop seeking out new
music in our late 20s or 30s and just continue to listen to whatever we are
used to. Our challenge to listeners is to push against that tendency and
find more underground music that is exciting and get involved!</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: The reality of life in the 2020s is the culture has become a series of
micro niches, no matter what country you live in. It’s increasingly
difficult for musical artists to succeed if they blow through the usual genre box.
The music just has to be extremely compelling, and the passion has to compel
people who normally are tuned out of underground music or that particular
genre, to take a break from their usual echo chamber and find that raw
adventurousness, that excitement of discovery.</span></b><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><br />
<br />
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?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: It has blurred the lines and we actually are excited in a lot of ways
for the new and creative ways that people and create media, remix and re-purpose
disparate elements to make statements and build connections that didn’t used to
be there. We all are artists to different degrees, and life itself is the
greatest piece we all work on.</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: If you look at some of the great artists like David Bowie, David
Lynch, Salvador Dali, and so on, they pull material from the depths of the
unconscious, and find ways to translate that material in a digestible
form. Suddenly they have invented a new art form and have made something
completely “un-commercial” defy all expectations and create new genres and
styles. Unfortunately in our current climate it’s harder than ever for
those types of artists to get a lot of attention, simply because of the
stratification of culture, but they are out there! There’s a line from
our song “Father” about this phenomenon - “Wander deserts alone, I’ll labor
unknown.”</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. I think what we are
trying to do is create music that is bigger than any one genre, and find new
innovative ways to present it to people who usually don’t engage with new
underground rock. It’s a bigger challenge than ever but the rewards are
self-evident. Ultimately we just want to make music for ourselves, but
due to the unique makeup of the four of us, we feel we come together around a
very unique sound that is widely appealing. And if we’re wrong, we will
still enjoy it!</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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from you?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Follow
Me Dark: We just released the first single “Acid Desert” from our upcoming
album “Far From Any Shore”. The album is a concept album produced by the
band and our dear friend Chris Tabarez (Boz Scaggs), and it retells the Hero’s
Journey of Joseph Campbell as the inner struggle of the overwhelmed and
confused human of 2024 Earth. “Acid Desert” chronicles the moment when a
person decides to leave their comfort zone and embark on a quest for
attainment, so we shot a video for it around our hometown of Grass Valley,
California, utilizing the epic natural landscape to tell a suitably bold story
of setting out on adventure. Check it out online and enjoy our first
album and subsequent EP “An Offering” streaming now on all music services!</span></b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><br />
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</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CV: Thanks again for taking some time and
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</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>COSMICK
VIEW: Hello! Welcome to <b>The Cosmick View</b>. Thank you for taking some
time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.</i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
Do you feel <b>Heavy Metal</b> music in
general is viewed differently by fans in Europe compared to fans elsewhere,
especially in America, and if so why?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Sebastian: Yes, to some extend I think that this is
the case. Although it's about the same music in its core, cultivation plays a
role on how you interpret songs and music in general. Also, Metal was most
popular in the 80ies, in time where it was not that easy to get the newest
stuff, especially in poorer or restrictive countries. I think this has an
impact until today even though the music is easily available today via YouTube,
Spotify, Bandcamp and so on. Regarding America, I can only speculate since we
haven't toured the U.S…yet, haha. But with the USA being a large country I
think that there already appreciable differences within the country. So yeah, I
can imagine that Heavy Metal music is viewed differently compared to Europe.</span></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What do you feel makes <b>Heavy Metal</b>
music so alluring to the fans? What is it about the music that personally resonates
so strongly with you?<br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>Metal is a fucking strong kind of music, raising
emotions from love to hate, being funny to sad, from stupid to intellectual and
so on. What I meant to say is, that it’s very diverse music. I personally link
emotions quite strongly to the music I listen to. The best is to share these
emotions at a concert. You have these other bunch of guys who feel the same way
and you just let your emotions flow by wild head banging, moshing or just
having a dozen of beers together.</b><i><br />
<br />
CV: </i><em>H</em><i>as
Metal splintered into too many sub-genres in your opinion, thus, making it
harder for newer bands to actually classify themselves as one style over
another?<span> </span>Is it confusing for fans as
well?<br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>Honestly, I don’t really care about sub-genres. Why
always classify everything even more specifically when it’s just great music? I
mean, it’s totally okay to classify Metal as Heavy, Thrash, Death or whatever
but adding another sub-genre and another one is a bit silly in my opinion.<br /><br /></b> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_t8UR0-UN1owpeEXqrXO_SFSYKrTUO6QvgQHevaznUsUbScK1NoDo_cXkewpsE7alIdqZNadjo3CZycW-_BTgOFhXOAsFa-h_0dhtRwjFhyphenhyphen1cngowwkX0uHOvWYwli-YRCIcp9o13IcTDAON07Mn2Y6-XRRnDKoltcImR2OyufizYNSmHZcv1xfiddmA/s800/cover2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_t8UR0-UN1owpeEXqrXO_SFSYKrTUO6QvgQHevaznUsUbScK1NoDo_cXkewpsE7alIdqZNadjo3CZycW-_BTgOFhXOAsFa-h_0dhtRwjFhyphenhyphen1cngowwkX0uHOvWYwli-YRCIcp9o13IcTDAON07Mn2Y6-XRRnDKoltcImR2OyufizYNSmHZcv1xfiddmA/s320/cover2.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
How would you describe the current state of the music business considering we
are now living in a <b>COVID</b> aware, and
maybe even feared world? Have things drastically changed long-term for artists
and bands given the recent pandemic? What are your thoughts?<br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>Things are quite back to normality on the music
business, I think. However, what worries me is the fact that you quite often
hear that some event got cancelled due to bad pre sales…seems like people want
to keep all their options open and better not buy tickets early before not
being able to attend an event. That’s not a good development and in fact not
very supportive for, especially smaller, bands who set up tours with a tightly
calculated budget.</b><span> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What do you feel makes your band and its particular approach to songwriting
work? What keeps the band together and making music?<br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>We’re close friends who rehearse once a week. In
total we play now together for over 10 years and we’ve developed a great
chemistry in our songwriting process. We write our songs together by first
jamming around and picking up ideas until a structure is formed. Afterwards we
do some fine tuning and I write the lyrics.</b> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
On a more global view, how do you see your band’s music and songwriting
separating itself from just being another Heavy Metal act?<span> </span><br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>Honestly, we don’t really think about that. We do
the music we love and of course you can hear our influences. Maybe we have a
point here which separates us from “just another Heavy Metal act” since our
influences are very diverse, reaching from bands like Queen, over Deep Purple,
Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden to Exodus, Slayer and even some Punk Rock and
Crustcore. Every one of our band mates has different influences and this mix
makes it kind of special.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Can an artist truly be unique? Some would argue there is no such thing as being
unique; that it’s nothing more than a compounding of influences making an
artist who or what they are. Would this then say that artists today are
destined to be just copies of those who have already come to pass?<br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>That’s an interesting question. But in my opinion
an artist can indeed be truly unique albeit influences can’t be negated. I
think of pioneers like Chuck Berry or Black Sabbath which I’d clearly label as
truly unique. Of course, when you do Heavy Metal, a music genre that’s over 50
years old, you have a rather specific sound and being truly unique within these
bounds is not really possible. But music in generally will always evolve and
there are almost no boundaries set.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Are there life lessons to learn being in a Heavy Metal band that you feel
cannot be taught elsewhere? If so, what are they?<br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>Of course, you must be able to drink a fucking
amount of beer to be respected by your band mates who do the same…Haha, just
kidding. No, I don’t really think so. Just do what you want to and don’t let
anybody tell you how things have to be. It’s all about Metal and having a great
time.</b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPC9FVxbn-h9N-d9n1TofEy7NjlD-VuszQ462c4AnTo-qOgMMfPrlJPslRRD8V8UL8nGznGM1RvnG9kGGyclRNG-l_oxAc_nCExxjnPRcqcItJT7xC9h7BbOXheJr83Anflkvb0hVanLvLFg_pztnhAkhE8nb6CQ0q1Qucod1JUnAc1pxtEpHcbLAufpy3/s300/logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="300" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPC9FVxbn-h9N-d9n1TofEy7NjlD-VuszQ462c4AnTo-qOgMMfPrlJPslRRD8V8UL8nGznGM1RvnG9kGGyclRNG-l_oxAc_nCExxjnPRcqcItJT7xC9h7BbOXheJr83Anflkvb0hVanLvLFg_pztnhAkhE8nb6CQ0q1Qucod1JUnAc1pxtEpHcbLAufpy3/w400-h216/logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></span></span></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What do you feel makes someone a “<b>rock
star</b>”? Does being a rock star automatically make one iconic or are the two
completely different in your opinion?<br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>Yeah, maybe it’s the other way round. When
someone’s iconic in the sense that he or she is very unique in what way ever
it’s a good base for being a rock star. A rock star somehow touches to masses,
which can be either by shocking them, being extraordinary charismatic, mad or
whatever. This already makes the person iconic, I think.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What's next for you? What can fans expect to see coming as the world looks to surmount
a new normal laced with a load of restrictions?<br />
</i><b><span>Sebastian: </span></b><b>We’re doing a bunch of shows this year, mostly in
Germany. Apart from that we’re already working on new material for a second
album. So stay tuned for more music from us!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV:
Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. It
was a pleasure. I wish you all the best and continued success.</span></i><span><br />
</span><b><span>Sebastian:
</span></b><b><span>Thank you and,
it was a pleasure. And cheers to everybody out there supporting us!</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">Check out <b>Olymp</b> at:<br />
<b>Official:</b> <a href="https://olymp-band.com/">https://olymp-band.com/</a><br />
<b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OlympMetal/">https://www.facebook.com/OlympMetal/</a></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUKvhr8A1wk4h3SwTpskJCBOQ6-ytF_6qDFNhb73_ctIu-HN0lq8NuWfNpj9IomGUXw1KfnH37cROMmO_Wm-ANlIiFLEcQzS5t2_yMEFDv5rNdQoS6aD7wrBSmagbfpVC3JO8PIRPECTv5pV7l2soViC27k9NVBBtIh5fFRZqauZUT7ztqStiSaMZQnMi/s990/Elour%20PR%201%20header%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="660" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUKvhr8A1wk4h3SwTpskJCBOQ6-ytF_6qDFNhb73_ctIu-HN0lq8NuWfNpj9IomGUXw1KfnH37cROMmO_Wm-ANlIiFLEcQzS5t2_yMEFDv5rNdQoS6aD7wrBSmagbfpVC3JO8PIRPECTv5pV7l2soViC27k9NVBBtIh5fFRZqauZUT7ztqStiSaMZQnMi/w426-h640/Elour%20PR%201%20header%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></i></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><b><br />By Mick Michaels</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! <br />
</i><b><span style="color: white;">Elizabeth Ghandour: Hey there!<span> </span></span></b></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Describe your definition of <b>the band’s
sound and style</b> and how does that definition uniquely describe <b>the music</b>?<br />
</i><span style="color: white;"><b><span>EG: We</span></b><b><span> describe
ourselves as Femme Rock. </span></b><b><span>It comes from a feminine, and
sometimes feminist, point of view.<span> </span>It’s
angsty and aggressive, not afraid to be emotional.<span> </span>In fact, it encourages valid emotional
expression that women often feel compelled to suppress to avoid being called
crazy or hysterical.</span></b></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">But it also has moments of fun and
playfulness, because Rock is fun and playful even as it’s rebellious.<span> </span>We love it when people dance to our
revolution!</span></b><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="LO-normal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white;">The word “femme” can mean
to take the feminine to an exaggerated extreme.<span>
</span>I like that, and sometimes it’s reflected in my vocal choices.<span> </span>Being a soprano, I can hit some pretty extremely
high notes.<span> </span>Used judiciously, this amps
up the emotion while giving the audience a thrill!</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><span style="color: white;"><b><span>EG: </span></b><b>It’s definitely possible for less
well known artists, and is really the core of what makes it ultimately
worthwhile.<span> </span>Social media offers a way to
present yourself candidly to your audience, and helps find your audience.<span> </span>And when performing to an audience that’s
attentive to and excited by your music, the connection has serious power for
both the performer and the audience.</b></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Is fan interaction an important part of <b>the
band’s</b> inner culture?<br />
</i><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>Absolutely.<span> </span>I always hope to engage and excite our
audience.<span> </span>If we can get them dancing,
life is good!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Interaction
is the number one way we can make new fans, and it needs to happen to keep our
existing fans interested.<span> </span>After shows we
like to be in the audience, to hear the other bands, and to give audience
members a chance to come up and interact personally.<span> </span>It’s also validating for me when they’re
psyched about what they heard and saw.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Also,
if they like us personally and don’t feel like we’re living in some
stratosphere that makes us socially unattainable, they’re more likely to feel a
friendship bond that makes them want to see us again. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Likewise
with social media, it’s the candid pictures and posts that people respond to
the most.<span> </span>We still have to make posts
that promote our gigs, but those aren’t the posts that get the most response,
because they’re business, not personal.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>I suspect that gets harder as a band
becomes bigger.<span> </span>I’d like a chance to
find out if that’s true, hah!<span> </span>I think my
own music is personal and relatable, especially for women, and I’m willing to
give up some privacy in order to be real and genuine. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>I am truly not sure how people value
or view music in other cultures around the world. I feel like European
countries value music and art more than in the US. But perhaps that’s a kind of
“the grass is always greener…” thinking.<span>
</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>Speaking from an American
perspective, I don’t think so.<span> </span>I think
it’s more about cultural similarities.</b><span> </span><i><br />
<br />
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?<br />
</i><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>I do think the lines have been
blurred, but I don’t think technology has reached the point where everyone’s an
artist. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>I
think the core of artistry, in any medium, is the urgent need to express
something important to the artist.<span> </span>It’s
something in them that has to escape or be shared in order to understand or
connect to the world. I don’t think most people feel that urgent need. At least
I hope people don’t have that need, for their own sake, because it can be a
very demanding and distracting aspect of your existence.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?<br />
</i><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>This really ties in with the
previous question.<span> </span>I think an artist is
too controlled by that inner need to express their own thing. If their own
thing sets a trend, then that’s just a rare bonus.<span> </span>If it follows a trend, well, it can’t be
helped… it’s what needed to get out.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>I don’t have a strong opinion
here.<span> </span>Genres are just shorthand ways to
describe a sound, and act as signposts to guide you to the music you like.<span> </span>I don’t see that as fan appeasement, but if
there are too many signs on the road, I suppose it could make it harder, rather
than easier, to find your way.<span> </span>But I
doubt that it weakens music’s impact – the people are still on the road!<span> </span>Maybe they’ll follow the wrong sign to a new
love!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What can fans expect to see coming next from you?<br />
</i><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>We’re concentrating on gigging for
now and building our audience.<span> </span>We do
have new material and we’d like to release a single or two in 2024.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #222222;">EG: </span></b><b>THANK YOU!<span> </span>Any chance to introduce ourselves to
potential new listeners is highly valued!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Check out<b> Elour </b>at: </i><i><br />
<b>Website:</b> <a href="https://elourmusic.com/">https://elourmusic.com/</a><br />
<b>Links:</b> <a href="https://elourmusic.com/links">https://elourmusic.com/links</a></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">YouTube:</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@elour">https://www.youtube.com/@elour</a><br />
<b>Spotify:</b> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/67RgCROG3DxI9zaWrcKWQc">https://open.spotify.com/artist/67RgCROG3DxI9zaWrcKWQc</a><br />
<b>Apple Music:</b> <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/elour/1483538120">https://music.apple.com/us/artist/elour/1483538120</a><br />
<b>Tidal:</b> <a href="https://tidal.com/browse/artist/17103799">https://tidal.com/browse/artist/17103799</a><br />
<b>Bandcamp:</b> <a href="https://elour.bandcamp.com/">https://elour.bandcamp.com/</a><br />
<b>Instagram:</b> <a href="https://instagram.com/elourmusic">https://instagram.com/elourmusic</a><br />
<b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elourmusic">https://www.facebook.com/elourmusic</a><br />
<b>Twitter:</b> <a href="https://twitter.com/elourmusic">https://twitter.com/elourmusic</a><br />
<b>Songkick:</b> <a href="https://www.songkick.com/artists/10184862-elour">https://www.songkick.com/artists/10184862-elour</a></span></i></span></span></p>
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for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.<br />
</span></i><b><span>Ersin Kara: Thanks for
the opportunity!</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV: Do you feel <b>Heavy
Metal</b> music in general is viewed differently by fans in Europe compared to
fans elsewhere, especially in America, and if so why do you feel that is such?</span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">EK: I think, we in Europe, especially here in the Ruhrpott Area, are a
bit more purist, because of the legacy, Sodom and Kreator put forth.</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">With that comes a tad more Passion, because
almost everyone starts to listen to Sodom and Kreator at one point and we know
how Thrash fans are!</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: What do you feel makes <b>Heavy Metal</b> music so alluring to the
fans? What is it about the music that personally resonates so strongly with
you?</span></i><span><br />
</span><b><span>EK: It is pure catharsis (also awesome band
by the way).</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>There is something that happens inside you
(and me), when you hear aggressive, distorted guitars and shouting, that allows
you to get out your frustrations without actual violence.</span></b><i><span><br />
<br />
CV: </span></i><em><span lang="DA">H</span></em><i><span>as Metal splintered
into too many sub-genres in your opinion, thus, making it harder for newer
bands to actually classify themselves as one style over another?<span> </span>Is it confusing for fans as well?<br />
</span></i><b><span>EK: It is and it isn’t.
For the most part, it can be a tool to navigate your tastes and communicate
that better. For newer Bands it can be harder to classify yourself, it happened
to us also, but now we see our folly and classify, what we do, as just Black
Metal.</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">But i never think of the subgenres as a vice,
crutch or cage, its just a tool to communicate more accurately.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">For new Fans, if it is too daunting for you,
just listen to what you like and don't concern yourself with it. Give it time
and you will navigate it someday.<br /><br /></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWWGGafTUeWfhd1mZmf7WSyiTT6LO9cMWECYKMn0cqA3FrI0jVHkU1DzNLaBfSk78QGVsgDu_G7G_4UNd5G3KeNHWCol_2pftaH3-yQEsvTzSM0uAQ5fQnvNTIcBP1j2fBdsm9l0Cq_btEI3TxbZOvoMezYZtefpX0mTzntyeqk6U4ncCE5aJt8WVkBiu/s300/cover2_th.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWWGGafTUeWfhd1mZmf7WSyiTT6LO9cMWECYKMn0cqA3FrI0jVHkU1DzNLaBfSk78QGVsgDu_G7G_4UNd5G3KeNHWCol_2pftaH3-yQEsvTzSM0uAQ5fQnvNTIcBP1j2fBdsm9l0Cq_btEI3TxbZOvoMezYZtefpX0mTzntyeqk6U4ncCE5aJt8WVkBiu/s1600/cover2_th.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: How would you describe the current state
of the music business considering we are now living in a <b>COVID</b> aware, and maybe even feared world? Have things drastically
changed long-term for artists and bands given the recent pandemic? What are
your thoughts?</span></i><span><br />
</span><b><span>EK: I find it positive, to be alert and try
to be safe for your and others' sake. But for the Music Business it couldn't be
better.</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">Because of that, Touring Musicians are asking
horrendous prices, which effects ticket prices, which effects attendance and so
on and so on.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">My Opinion is, it has to crash at any point
or go down to a level, where normal people can afford to go to a show or it
will die.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">But for Underground Shows, it could be a good
thing.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">Cheap Tickets, Cheap Beer and Good Music.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span><br />
CV: What do you feel makes your band and its particular approach to songwriting
work? What keeps the band together and making music?<br />
</span></i><b><span>EK: No one has an Ego
in our Band.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">Christian (Vocals and Guitar) has a certain
vision and we try to work towards it together.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">So, as un-metal as it sounds: it is
Friendship.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: On a more global view, how do you see
your band’s music and songwriting separating itself from just being another
Heavy Metal act?<span> </span><br />
</span></i><b><span>EK: We don't try to
see it that way, we just like to play music, but what sets us apart from other
or similar acts, may be our source-material.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">Whereas most black metal bands take
inspiration from Lovecraft or Tolkien, we take inspiration from Diablo2.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">What is more Black Metal than stories of
sorcerers, demons and the everlasting fight between good and evil?</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Can an artist truly be unique? Some would
argue there is no such thing as being unique; that it’s nothing more than a
compounding of influences making an artist who or what they are. Would this
then say that artists today are destined to be just copies of those who have
already come to pass?<br />
</span></i><b><span>EK: That is most
definitely inevitable. Even in the “Classical” Times people got compared to the
greats or called derivatives or something.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">Sleeptoken is a perfect modern example.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">They have influences, that are undeniable,
but what they did is, put it together in a way, that feels new and fresh.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">In a system with a finite amount of Notes,
there is rarely something new you can do. So giving it your spin, it is the
only thing you can do.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 115%;">We don't hide our inspirations for example,
because we are giving a tribute in some way. Like: You hear it is Immortal-ish,
with a twist of Death, Heavy and Doom Metal in it.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Are there life lessons to learn being in
a Heavy Metal band that you feel cannot be taught elsewhere? If so, what are
they?<br />
</span></i><b><span>EK:<span> Yes, and that is, how to get your Ego out
of the way and compromise, so everyone is happy with the end result.</span></span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">As a Band (if it
isn't just one person, who writes the music), you have to be a unit. Anything
else, doesn't get you very far.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">We for example are
lifelong friends, so it is easier for us, because we know each other really
well and we don't do it for ourselves individually.<br />
<br />
</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV: What do you feel makes someone a “<b>rock star</b>”? Does being a rock star
automatically make one iconic or are the two completely different in your
opinion<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">EK:<span> You…in the meaning of
others, not you, can call yourselves what you want, but the one and only REAL
rockstar was Lemmy.</span></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9B10vgQh7xAJNcOL8zbTsJISdH3-DuMsL4QolcdQJk6IaqFsqaGmK_ehHVd9oHp5Ye-XQ4PzA9afNmmBct4e-CpJbbHbuxgRhIcl7R2ODwxrgwyblog9ZJ1diF6tonHhaahfphKI1PvrZ8RHdnpU6cCYwDkcy2YZI0UJ8S3pqEAHNbSf_rt4BP8pg7MZ5/s300/logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9B10vgQh7xAJNcOL8zbTsJISdH3-DuMsL4QolcdQJk6IaqFsqaGmK_ehHVd9oHp5Ye-XQ4PzA9afNmmBct4e-CpJbbHbuxgRhIcl7R2ODwxrgwyblog9ZJ1diF6tonHhaahfphKI1PvrZ8RHdnpU6cCYwDkcy2YZI0UJ8S3pqEAHNbSf_rt4BP8pg7MZ5/w400-h300/logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">If you are putting
up a front, people notice, so be yourself and don't give a shite what anybody
thinks and do what you love.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span><br />
CV: What's next for you? What can fans expect to see coming as the world looks
to surmount a new normal laced with a load of restrictions?<br />
</span></i><b><span>EK:<span> Whats next is playing more gigs and writing
more songs, just as before!</span></span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="Standard" style="line-height: normal; margin: 1.4pt 0in 5pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span><br />
CV: Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with our
readers. It was a pleasure. I wish you all the best and continued success!<br />
</span></i><b><span>EK:<span> Thank you also for your time and interest
in us.</span></span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyiOu-7YfGYDpCUUSio0lAySK6VOrPQDFePC2MCQKCecT1RO5Y1ofmZEkyDts3zTFjrYnBobMr03rv_MtrRppI5jAsDO7dwxb1kZ1H6r6E7C1XDy0dChWg9XwjBuh4NePVHA5EqUrFe0z8rOsQD8y3Li4Rnw2-tV_8u2mmK2y6zJs_oZXXARHheMD-aXZz/s2000/TNF%202%20header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyiOu-7YfGYDpCUUSio0lAySK6VOrPQDFePC2MCQKCecT1RO5Y1ofmZEkyDts3zTFjrYnBobMr03rv_MtrRppI5jAsDO7dwxb1kZ1H6r6E7C1XDy0dChWg9XwjBuh4NePVHA5EqUrFe0z8rOsQD8y3Li4Rnw2-tV_8u2mmK2y6zJs_oZXXARHheMD-aXZz/w640-h640/TNF%202%20header.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGddNR-u_23fVoeSFrGs0IEAi4U7MdPbDrXEYa1Jm1_ILGPV5e7HLK9A-oV8kP_oN6pLHIpIRwMdPutFunpSwVC2ARnCV_V8XfYaCKeuyDzPGAlG5a5xZb0AohBX9H-aQhFyDu2fjjePfFpAGyUOxxCCyZ1k8wETHgIeOznCyK_zZS47x-tt2sbIe1aFMf/s1080/TNF%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><b><br />By Mick Michaels</b></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! </span></i></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Describe your definition of <b>the band’s
sound and style</b> and how does that definition uniquely describe <b>the music</b>?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>Our
band, </span>The Noble Front<i>, </i><span>has a raw, energetic and hard-hitting style
that aims to resonate with listeners on feelings of frustration, anger, fear
and vulnerability. The sound of the music is essentially; loud guitars,
pounding bass and punchy drums. This sound is encapsulated in tracks such as </span><i>Not For Me </i><span>and </span><i>The Sea. </i><span>That being said, the debut self-titled
record does contain tracks and moments of more solemn expression. The track </span><i>Tired & Down </i><span>is one that brings the listener to a quieter, darker place than other
tracks. As does </span><i>801.</i></b><i>
</i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>The
first thing is respecting and spending time in your own scene, I feel. The band
is based in Galway, on the west coast of Ireland, and connecting with fans and
bands in your local area is vital as a base and footing for any band. Once you
are content and happy with your own music, live act and live presence in your
town, then you can take steps to grow and spread with more confidence.</span></b></span></span> </p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Is fan interaction an important part of <b>the
band’s</b> inner culture?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>We
are finalizing our band lineup at the moment and hope to bring our live act to
fruition in the coming months. For us, based off our own experiences in
previous bands, fan interaction is everything for a band. Without fans and
listeners you just have yourself.</span></b></span></span> </p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>It’s
a difficult, but I think it’s definitely achievable. Your music, in essence, is
you. It is an expression of yourself in your truest form. You are offering
yourself to others to judge in sonic form, and if they like it, great! After
this, you are trying your best to entertain fans and potential fans with your
live act. Fan interaction is so important and takes so much openness from
musicians, to the point of it being invasive at times. But there is always the
option to switch off from the music for a time, which can be really beneficial
for it in the long run.</span></b></span></span> </p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>I’ve
been lucky enough to have done some travelling over the years and I think that
music can at times be viewed differently, but the fundamental motive of good
music is the same. Good music makes you feel something. Good music takes you on
a journey hand-in-hand. Good music resonates with your deepest sadness and
anger like nothing else ever could. Genres of music and appreciation of music
may vary and differ throughout different cultures, but in my opinion the motive
and direction of music stays roughly the same.</span></b></span></span> </p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>I
suppose modern data will tell you that this is an accurate assumption. As a
band, if you can “break America” you’re as good as made! This is partly to do
with the fact that so many English-speaking countries…Ireland included, have
become more and more Americanized over time and that which is successful in the
states will more than likely garner success elsewhere. The other fact is that
America has over 320 million people. That being said, indigenous acts and world
music can have huge success worldwide.</span></b> <i><br />
<br />
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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The
Noble Front: <span>I think I read recently
that Spotify gets 10k songs a day released to its platform!! How can anyone
compete in such a flooded market! It seems to me that the story and image of
the artist nearly has to precede the music for the artist to rise above the
masses. I know people always loved the old rocker stories of Keith Richards,
Lemmy and Ozzy, which only added to the music. But nowadays these tales of
notoriety seem almost essential. </span></b><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br />
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>Rare!
Always has been rare. I respect trend-setters a lot because they listen to what
people think and say and do the exact opposite. That takes balls!</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGddNR-u_23fVoeSFrGs0IEAi4U7MdPbDrXEYa1Jm1_ILGPV5e7HLK9A-oV8kP_oN6pLHIpIRwMdPutFunpSwVC2ARnCV_V8XfYaCKeuyDzPGAlG5a5xZb0AohBX9H-aQhFyDu2fjjePfFpAGyUOxxCCyZ1k8wETHgIeOznCyK_zZS47x-tt2sbIe1aFMf/s320/TNF%203.jpg" width="320" /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>How
can anyone say that too many genres or bands or types of music are wrong?
Artists are just looking for an angle, for a way to break away from the
mainstream and be heard. I think, if music is good and it resonates with you,
that is almost a chemical reaction in the brain. That artist is worth listening
to from your point of view. If it doesn’t resonate, forget about it. There are
loads of genres and sub-genres, some good, some a waste of time. Audiences will
always gravitate towards the cream.</span></b><span> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What can fans expect to see coming next from you?<br />
</i><b>The Noble Front: <span>Finalize
the band lineup, live act and local shows, more social media presence, more
interaction and connection with fans, more writing and recording later in the
year hopefully.</span></b></span></span> </p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.</i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Check out </i><b><i>The
Noble Front</i></b><i> at<span>: </span><br />
</i><i><span style="color: #222222;"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oozmfdjoxVmgN2KgdqLep?si=hu7_vcWLR4O_p3qhDm_rjg">https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oozmfdjoxVmgN2KgdqLep?si=hu7_vcWLR4O_p3qhDm_rjg</a>
</span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>Cosmick View: Hello, <b>Ray</b>! Welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View</b>. Thanks for taking some time out of your day to speak with us.
It's greatly appreciated.</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: With what seems like music taking a backseat role to the
public at large these days, do you feel musical artists are still considered
heroes to some? Have artists lost their appeal and impact? </span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>Ray
West: For the folks in my generation, music was everything…music was life.</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>
</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">In my opinion, the days of
the Rock hero are over. Ever since MTV, and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
watered down the word Rock ‘n’ Roll , we live in the upside down. Especially
MTV....“Video really did kill the radio star.”<br />
</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">Nowadays, with social media
there is no mystery, the curtain has been pulled back, the rock heroes we used
to dig, are now making videos on their social media accounts, and
there is no mystery at all….<br />
</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">There are just so many
distractions, and so many other things fighting for people’s time and
imaginations. When I was a kid, I was all about the mystery of Rock n Roll…Cream
Magazine, Hit Parade, etc....<br /><br />
</span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nfIOk_-wtW9sfijasmaZEbHStOqDND51eqoE-XlrWaIBiJwDQ0EeGsDOEbNhGopzKcFlaq8hmGHA1bssYystButy4JFz5qerY_745tXFaHvjeFiOjnIogryi9m4wNK7aJfAmrUUKDjJsi7GVW0mjfOY_bno7g1o8O8kYHEpn6330Ya5LEqwVsaz4tUlA/s1080/FB_IMG_1707826864950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="1080" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nfIOk_-wtW9sfijasmaZEbHStOqDND51eqoE-XlrWaIBiJwDQ0EeGsDOEbNhGopzKcFlaq8hmGHA1bssYystButy4JFz5qerY_745tXFaHvjeFiOjnIogryi9m4wNK7aJfAmrUUKDjJsi7GVW0mjfOY_bno7g1o8O8kYHEpn6330Ya5LEqwVsaz4tUlA/w400-h256/FB_IMG_1707826864950.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">I was a huge Kiss fan…they
were larger than life. And today, they are a corporate monster reaping in the
cash, and they don’t hide it. I respect the idea of Kiss, but the original lineup
doesn’t exist anymore, so that hero worship mindset has faded.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>Most music hero’s
from the past decades are out grabbing checks and playing everywhere and
anywhere they can…clubs, cruises, casinos and anywhere the money and metrics
leads them. The bands that had even the lightest rotation on MTV are out
touring trying to make a buck.</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">
What’s that Shakespearean term…“The salad days are definitely over.” LOL</span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>It’s all a fame game today
w social media, so you get way too much information. So your past heroes are
now just regular people vying for attention like everyone else. Look,
I don’t care or wanna know what my fave musician had for dinner. I want the
mystery back.<br /><br /></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span> </span></b></span></span><b style="font-family: verdana;"><span>The word Rockstar doesn’t
mean what it used to.</span></b></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">Nowadays, anyone with a laptop,
good software and a good microphone can create their own musical journey, tell
their friends their album is dropping and play rockstar.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">The curtain has been pulled
back. There is simply no mystery anymore. So I find that people now meet you
and feel they have an instant relationship because they know all your personal
shit. They know you as a person and not some rockstar shit.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: <b>Spread Eagle</b> is described as "Pure NYC
Street Metal." How would you define that, and what does it mean to you?
How does it separate the band from its peers… is it an attitude more than a
sound?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>RW:
It’s both.</span></b><b><span> It’s the
energy of New York City that injects the attitude and musical swagger that we
have. We carry the NYC vibe with great pride. </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">
What separates Spread Eagle from the pack is we are nowhere near being a hair
metal band. If you know our history, music and live show, then you know that is
fact.<br /><br /></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhal1kpYbaglf1e8o8CxD1GVHFGnLYiHQEl58plp3YtLLWtq6G5DAU8Gy7pU9w2tJiGpOTYQ8fMCc9Rkhvm5fo8KGVfir6wqXhkNbrz7JdrVfGkhaDStNoeA_2T85WkFCcX1AMXZkxNeT7Ida_w9pPybbxNQrn-M99BxG9nRYSNXT5Z0Lgaf-TyVsGiaqZw/s1080/FB_IMG_1707826911865.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhal1kpYbaglf1e8o8CxD1GVHFGnLYiHQEl58plp3YtLLWtq6G5DAU8Gy7pU9w2tJiGpOTYQ8fMCc9Rkhvm5fo8KGVfir6wqXhkNbrz7JdrVfGkhaDStNoeA_2T85WkFCcX1AMXZkxNeT7Ida_w9pPybbxNQrn-M99BxG9nRYSNXT5Z0Lgaf-TyVsGiaqZw/s320/FB_IMG_1707826911865.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">Spread Eagle songs aren’t
cookie cutter. They aren’t written with the intention of sounding like anybody
else. There’s a great sense of musicality, arrangements and lyrical swagger to
Spread Eagle music.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">
I truly believe the people that connect with Spread Eagle music are very
demanding and they like the fact that we just don’t sound like anybody else.
I’ll go as far to say that we’ve always marched to our own beat. </span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white;"><i>CV: <b>Spread Eagle</b> has been on the road to
Rock over the last few years. With all that has changed in the industry and
following the events of 2020, has it become a matter of performing where and
when you can to keep the machine going?</i></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>RW:
</span></b><b><span>You hit the nail right on
the head. Our resurrection comes from playing every stage and room that is
inhabited by people who want to see us and a lot of people who have never seen
us before. We play anywhere and everywhere because playing Rock n Roll is a
privilege and we do not take that shit for granted. </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">
I tried to answer the question as simply as I could, but of course, I’ve become
quite famous for over sharing. LOL</span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Tell us a little about your new project, <b>SupaFly - The
Vibe</b>. What can fans expect or be surprised to find?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>RW:
</span></b><b><span>I think Supafly shows my
vocal versatility, melodic sensibilities, emotional intensity and very cool,
almost urban heavy grooves because the producer is badass!!!<br />
</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">Supafly is my truth and soul
on a plate. </span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">
They can also expect a great live band because I’m all about the live gig.</span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;"></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvscotvCPV9RSQpSR3QwwsdiZwUmvtq5eNpgqxhXK5fqWjIVDxCCZeyCOBm3KA-A1pCwbzRZixge_vSXYENn2N0T9q6PNIF2_0XaP1cewwSQmyJRkLo-SB5mo7R3o3s35LHfIuQwxj9JNh-Hhj_1x54IIkC-a6HRsfSl82niGo15blxfVzbXHLm871G0c/s1074/Screenshot_20240214_085411_Facebook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1026" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvscotvCPV9RSQpSR3QwwsdiZwUmvtq5eNpgqxhXK5fqWjIVDxCCZeyCOBm3KA-A1pCwbzRZixge_vSXYENn2N0T9q6PNIF2_0XaP1cewwSQmyJRkLo-SB5mo7R3o3s35LHfIuQwxj9JNh-Hhj_1x54IIkC-a6HRsfSl82niGo15blxfVzbXHLm871G0c/s320/Screenshot_20240214_085411_Facebook.jpg" width="306" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;"><br /> </span></b></span></span><p></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: From your perspective, what's the biggest misconception fans
have about being a singer in a Rock 'n Roll band that tours the world? Is it
like what so many have been made to believe, or is it more like that meme,
depicting everyone sitting around on their cell phones?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>RW:
I love this question!</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>
The answer is…it’s a bit of both. There are times like when we get to enjoy
sightseeing, the sights, sounds and great food. And there are those
times when we are posting and just chilling with Netflix and sitting around,</span></b><b><span> <span>feverishly
just texting away and corresponding with people.</span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">The stuff people don’t see
are things like getting to the airport on time, sitting around busting balls
while waiting for flights, the ever joyful security check process. Some
airports we travel through have security agents that seem to like to play the
sadistic “Let’s fuck with the band” game by taking your things, going
through each and every item and asking for the “why”, and seeing how long they
can delay you so you have to actually run to catch your gate like you’re OJ
running from a murder scene…I meant airport. LOL</span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">Here’s the unglamorous
stuff:</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">lots of trying
to sleep in planes trains and automobiles </span></i></b></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Finding healthy
food options where there are none. </span></i></b></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">Selfies when
you’re looking your most sleep deprived and hideous</span></i></b></span></span></li></ul><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">
I should write a book on this topic but I’ll stop here.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: With so many shows and always on the run from city to city, as
an artist, how do you avoid and / or overcome burnout...physically and
mentally? Is it a regular hurdle to contend with?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>RW:
</span></b><b><span>This live touring business
isn’t for the weak. If you don’t have a great sense of intestinal
fortitude, you will fall off to the wayside.</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">It’s very physically
taxing. If you’re not mentally strong and don’t know how to deal with
adversity, you will not survive. </span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>You have to be gifted at
learning how to do more with less.</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: What do you feel has been the hardest lesson you've learned
being in the Rock 'n Roll business?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>RW:
I’ve learned the old music business doesn’t exist anymore and there are 1
million new ways the business of Music works today. We are in a new world.</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ehGuXWgfTpIAnh22cRCIfGltvlsHP4fI-su_XaUe8kYG1fNqRqDMFPpNbJbZUDyPEmcQKU-8wa24g0zbBDXabgi0TsgiNvnQIrAfkO7lejR2hztq1ce7cnYT_x-tOlahk4MpoEGYJRVkUBkgzlMrz9rdnSNo70cCUaOSZu4V4w16j364BqYTp2PfxzH_/s1351/FB_IMG_1707826828073.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ehGuXWgfTpIAnh22cRCIfGltvlsHP4fI-su_XaUe8kYG1fNqRqDMFPpNbJbZUDyPEmcQKU-8wa24g0zbBDXabgi0TsgiNvnQIrAfkO7lejR2hztq1ce7cnYT_x-tOlahk4MpoEGYJRVkUBkgzlMrz9rdnSNo70cCUaOSZu4V4w16j364BqYTp2PfxzH_/s320/FB_IMG_1707826828073.jpg" width="256" /></span></a><span style="color: white;"><b></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>
My biggest regret is not learning anything about entertainment law.</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>
I’ve learned when you’re writing a song in a collaborative, always be sure to
have a split sheet. Because people will take credit for what is yours if you
don’t protect yourself. You will have your voice and lyrics used
without your consent…that’s something that happened to me not long ago.</span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>
My voice and my lyrics are my value, so I have to take care and protect both.
I’ve learned that you don’t sign anything unless a lawyer you trust has gone
over it with a fine tooth comb. </span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span> </span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">In this business, if you
let your insecurities get the better of you, you will fail. This is why you
have to have very good people around you and stay humble no matter what.<br />
</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white;">I’ve learned that no matter
how much money you have, you can’t buy respect in this business. You
have to earn your way by being honest and real with people.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>I’ve also learned that if
you like opioids more than you should, you will not survive yourself because
addiction can come all too quickly and easily.</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: What more can fans expect to see coming from you in
2024? </span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>RW:
I will be connecting with those who support Supafly and Spread Eagle music
around the world, playing as many shows as is possible, writing more songs and
staying accessible to those who wish me no harm. </span></b><b><span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span><br /> </span></i><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Thanks again, <b>Ray</b>, for taking the time to share
with our readers. We wish you all the best and continued success.</span></i><span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><b><span>RW:
</span>It was a pleasure. Thank you for having me. </b></span><b><span> </span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span></span></b></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>
<br />
</span></b><i><span>Check out <b>Ray</b> at:</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span>SPREAD EAGLE</span></b><span><br />
<b><i>Official:</i></b><i> <a href="https://spreadeagle.us">https://spreadeagle.us</a>
<b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/spreadeaglenyc">https://www.facebook.com/spreadeaglenyc</a>
<br />
<b>Twitter:</b> <a href="https://twitter.com/spreadeaglenyc">https://twitter.com/spreadeaglenyc</a>
<b>Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spreadeaglenyc">https://www.instagram.com/spreadeaglenyc</a>
</i></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
<b><i>SupaFly
Single: I'm Your Boogie Man:</i></b><i> <a href="https://ada.lnk.to/BoogieMan">https://ada.lnk.to/BoogieMan</a></i></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span> </span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span>SupaFly:
Lyric Video:</span></i></b><i><span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ibhWuDEtig">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ibhWuDEtig</a></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white;"> </span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span> </span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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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. <b>The Cosmick View</b> is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. 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</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4zT9OhPms5qIpDFwnlbV-zbZnsSe1nYhZ1IBlH-gl4bUSYzrb0nDz7078BHg45tkIIDQLx3WQul-ZX9k_XOI2RCVTzudghPNADmou03YRdKu86E6Or3NrUdKieHCLClAg5vT9nWcMkV2RMxA71pi6s-CrlaRGB8OvOSxSoNIzaTJCqul3tS4eG41NHWc/s1686/Header%20Ultimatium%20PR%202%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="1686" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4zT9OhPms5qIpDFwnlbV-zbZnsSe1nYhZ1IBlH-gl4bUSYzrb0nDz7078BHg45tkIIDQLx3WQul-ZX9k_XOI2RCVTzudghPNADmou03YRdKu86E6Or3NrUdKieHCLClAg5vT9nWcMkV2RMxA71pi6s-CrlaRGB8OvOSxSoNIzaTJCqul3tS4eG41NHWc/w640-h302/Header%20Ultimatium%20PR%202%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></i></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /><br /><b><br />By Mick Michaels</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! </i></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Describe your definition of <b>the band’s
sound and style</b> and how does that definition uniquely describe <b>the music</b>?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
We’re a progpower band, with lot of opera & symphonic meal influences. It
describes us in way that we’ve evolved from simple power/symphonic metal band
into a lot more diverse output, combining rather seamlessly different styles,
creating unique mix.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
Since we’re currently operating only in the net (we’re not doing live shows at
all), it’s really hard to connect with the fans, especially during
production/recording phase, since we don’t want to show something that’s not
finished. During the release / marketing phase, we’re had couple of online
events, but it’s quit hard.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Is fan interaction an important part of <b>the
band’s</b> inner culture?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
No, I don’t think it is. Important part for us is to make these epic albums,
what comes after, that’s just bonus.<br /><br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsx8MOBHEW2RD0PBzM_KeEajvymZVIYORItzyIiyGMY46JwWj49uRi72TFzmCrgLLG-DK_J28RtA3eIQGCfmXjZ12VImF99hO068RSOFyeqZiBS7LIwf64HnZ1K_FUgDgsbPiqcOdQxTyS-T99MmbwuT0_XSG4EBPMUVd8YNlNDsNatYW_JBsYg8oFCZK_/s1686/Ultimatium%20PR%201.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1185" data-original-width="1686" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsx8MOBHEW2RD0PBzM_KeEajvymZVIYORItzyIiyGMY46JwWj49uRi72TFzmCrgLLG-DK_J28RtA3eIQGCfmXjZ12VImF99hO068RSOFyeqZiBS7LIwf64HnZ1K_FUgDgsbPiqcOdQxTyS-T99MmbwuT0_XSG4EBPMUVd8YNlNDsNatYW_JBsYg8oFCZK_/s320/Ultimatium%20PR%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
Probably not, especially in this social media days. I personally am not in any
social media, just posting for the band, so in that sense, I keep my privacy,
but it’s not easy to both try to connect and keep private life to yourself.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
I haven’t really noticed. Of course when primarily operating “virtually”, one
does not look that much on nationalities or cultures. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
That I’ve noticed. Most of our homepage visitors come from the USA, with quite
big margin of 3 times more than from Finland. I think we are quite exotic in
their eyes.</b><i><br />
<br />
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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
Yes, definitely. And for us, digital technology has literally saved the band.
Financially it’s possible for us to keep making music when we don’t have to
rely on expensive studios, but still make studio-quality albums. Lines have
been blurred, for sure, there’s currently a lot more variation in what type of
bands and artists are out there.<br />
</b><i><br />
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
I think we’ve been both. We were signed when Finnish power metal was popular
and our first album does not differ that much of Tolkki’s work. But later on we
started intentionally developing our music to more something unique, without
really giving much thought if this style would be popular. So, in general, I’d
say that those who follow, usually also mind how popular their music is and
those who set, don’t give a rats ass if nobody listens their outputs. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kpDUhae0yF2JxNlx5u4_ImjupdmW0wyw7czNEvebCLDUoEvGC-dzKE_0CyPy5LZ6YRHwBRiS6x2ux8cVxB9e5_nY-ajHo6Mvuo83d1xM01I5xTuZ-TtBYy7ZuCVJh7iYcxHOpCv0Ly-KvTbO6UrJLaY2b0euDunYz0L4KM9gh-EydRJ6zViqO1woR8gg/s1981/Ultimatium%20PR%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1497" data-original-width="1981" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kpDUhae0yF2JxNlx5u4_ImjupdmW0wyw7czNEvebCLDUoEvGC-dzKE_0CyPy5LZ6YRHwBRiS6x2ux8cVxB9e5_nY-ajHo6Mvuo83d1xM01I5xTuZ-TtBYy7ZuCVJh7iYcxHOpCv0Ly-KvTbO6UrJLaY2b0euDunYz0L4KM9gh-EydRJ6zViqO1woR8gg/s320/Ultimatium%20PR%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br />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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
Yeah, there are a lot of “self-made” music genres where bands claim they have
invented new genre when it’s just a mild little twist to some older genre. I
don’t think it weakens the music in any way, it’s just silly to build kind of
imaginary barriers around yourself and limit what you can do.</b><i>
</i></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What can fans expect to see coming next from you?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
Well, next one is new AI music video from Mindcaptives, fourth track of our
epic five lead vocalists progpower metal opera, Virtuality, released late 2020.
We are also working with new album that will be revealed later this spring…I
hope.<i><br />
<br />
</i></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ultimatium:
Thank you</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Check out </i><b><i>Ultimatium</i></b><i>
at<span>: </span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.ulti.fi/"><span class="InternetLink"><i>https://www.ulti.fi</i></span></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://facebook.com/UltimatiumMetal"><span class="InternetLink"><i>http://facebook.com/UltimatiumMetal</i></span></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/ultimatiummetal"><span class="InternetLink"><i>https://www.youtube.com/ultimatiummetal</i></span></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>Cosmick View: Hello, <b>Mark</b>! Welcome to <b>The Cosmick View</b>. Thanks for taking some time out of your day to
speak with us. It's greatly appreciated.</span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: What do you feel
sets the band apart from other bands, especially those of similar sound and
style? What's specific allure your sound and style have that has
people taking notice?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Mark Daly: I like to think we bring a great
energy to our live performances and every member of the band gives absolutely
everything they got to make sure we deliver the best possible show. Our sound
& style is a really nice mix between classic Rock and Modern Rock with
influences from bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith but also Foo
Fighters, Highly Suspect & Queens of the Stone Age and more. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: I think our bands dynamic is energy
and music that is raw, honest and lyrics that tell a story which I feel creates
a genuine connection with an audience. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: This new record has a roller coaster
of emotions with songs that are high energy Rock songs but also deep ballads
that show a whole new side to our songwriting. When recording this new album we
went into the studio with a bunch of songs I had written on acoustic guitar but
I left them wide open for all the band members to really add their own ideas
and style which I thought worked really well and has taken our sound and style
to the next level. For our fans that have been following our musical journey I
believe they will really appreciate these new songs and I am really excited for
them to be released this year.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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? <br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: I like the pressure that comes with
writing in the studio and touring. I don’t think too far ahead because I like
to take one record and tour at a time because it is such a crazy industry and
there are a million bands ready to take your place if you take your foot off
the gas even slightly so I like to think the band and I am aware of how lucky
we are to tour and all want to maintain the passion and desire that we have had
from day one. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: I think there are so many different
avenues bands can go now. Some are getting noticed at shows as support act and
now others in places like TikTok so I feel in some ways you can get your music
heard a lot easier these days. The most important thing for me is to record
music that the artist/band is happy with and for it to be real and authentic
and then you can connect with people and grow a fanbase in the right way. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: How would you describe
the band's internal energy? Does the band’s outward appearance align with its
true inward nature from your perspective?<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: For sure we play with an intense
energy and during the day of the show we would be reserving that energy. A
typical touring day would be travel and lunch together. After sound check we
like to pump each other up playing music and get into the right head space
before the show. One thing I love about this band is that everyone genuinely
gets along amazingly. After show we like to talk about our favorite parts of
the performance and talk to each other about everyone’s individual strengths to
keep improving our set and to maintain a really positive atmosphere. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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? <br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: We don’t have a specific formula
when it comes to songwriting. With most of the tracks an acoustic demo & lyrics
by myself is presented to the band and we build from there but also in the last
couple of records the lead guitar player James Brown has been bringing
incredible music to the table and I have put lyrics to his music and they have
turned out to be some of my favorite tracks so we have a nice mix when it comes
to our writing approach and very much looking forward to the next record
already. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: Most of my songs are about specific
situations in my life so I find the songs pour out of me in five minutes when I
am writing about built up frustrations for example so I just let them flow. Now
that I have more experience writing I can kind of tell right away if the music
of the song works or not and know when to call it when it’s not clicking. In
most cases I know right away if it’s going to work or not somehow and let the
music and lyrics come naturally. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Do you feel how
the fans and critics describe the band’s music accurately reflects how you
would describe the band’s music?<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: At the shows the feedback has been
really positive and when being compared to other bands we do get described as a
modern rock band with a classic rock feel which is exactly what we are going
for and really nice to hear that from fans and critics. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Walk us through
a typical show for the band...what can fans who have never seen you
perform expect?<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: We start the show with all out
energy and the performance doesn’t drop from start to finish so for people that
haven’t come to a show can expect a lot of stage movement and interaction. I
love talking to the crowd and making that connection. Meeting people at the
merch booth after the show is always incredible and I love meeting new people
and very grateful to make such amazing new fans each night on the road. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: What more can
fans look forward to seeing coming from the band?<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: Having this new album done is so
exciting I think fans will really connect with this record and I can’t wait for
it to be finally released. We have multiple video shoots complete so this year
will be a lot of new singles, music videos and then the album. It’s the most
exciting year of my career and very much looking forward to seeing what else
the year brings us as a band. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Thank you
again <b>Mark</b> for spending some
time talking and sharing with our readers. I wish you all the best and
continued success.<br />
</span></i><b><span>MD: Thank you very much for having me.
I hope that my answers make sense and that my on the road exhaustion hasn’t
taken over. </span></b><b><span></span></b><b><span>Cheers!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><br clear="all" />
<i>Check out <b>Mark</b> at:<br clear="all" />
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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. <b>The Cosmick View</b> is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. 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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbWkp7cJWOXUpbTsyF524S2XTBs9gZP4PP-xVdELPC8GlbMAPCNzyEIye8_Ppk9rHUM0gMjBH0FnRZ6YGxctGqq2lMqYs-1y3ABw6ux5pRzazWJgpQMDU7urn-9nen9K6M1o2ljMLVkcbxuhNQlezcyPEyW58wqo5khziqlAZxrJ4MNiagXUbSS0ZnPcK/s638/FB_IMG_1706893676440.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbWkp7cJWOXUpbTsyF524S2XTBs9gZP4PP-xVdELPC8GlbMAPCNzyEIye8_Ppk9rHUM0gMjBH0FnRZ6YGxctGqq2lMqYs-1y3ABw6ux5pRzazWJgpQMDU7urn-9nen9K6M1o2ljMLVkcbxuhNQlezcyPEyW58wqo5khziqlAZxrJ4MNiagXUbSS0ZnPcK/w640-h640/FB_IMG_1706893676440.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /><br /><b><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">By Mick Michaels</span></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cosmick
View: Hello, </span></i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Kurt</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">! Welcome to </span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">The Cosmick View</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">. Thanks for taking some time out
of your day to speak with us. It's greatly appreciated. <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Kurt Frohlich:</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <b>I really appreciate you
having me. </b></span></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
Do you think diversity for an artist is crucial for career survival? Or does
only working within one's own wheelhouse have a level of merit? <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF:
I have done a fairly wide variety of projects in my career and I’ve been
playing professionally since I was 18. I’ve stuck with mostly rock and roll but
I think doing different things keeps you not only working but interested as an
artist. If I only played in a couple different projects I think I would get
bored playing the same material.</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">
<br />
<br />
</span><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV: You have worked with a number
of notable performers, including </span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Faster
Pussycat</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">,
</span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Marky
Ramone</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">,
and </span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Riley's
L.A. Guns</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">,
which will release a new album later this month, "</span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">The Dark Horse</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">." How did working on a solo
effort differ from working in a band situation for you? Were there greater
challenges to overcome? <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF:
Working in a group situation is definitely a different process. With Riley’s
L.A. Guns, we bounce ideas off each other not only in pre-production from home,
but in the studio when recording. I think it has given us depth in our writing
and sound. I’m always writing and recording music in my home studio so it’s
almost second nature to me now but this will be the first time releasing a solo
album. The main thing that has been different is I am on my own timeline so I
can take time to listen to material and make changes if I feel it needs
something more or different. With my new album, “1977” I had a focused vision
of what I wanted so I just went for it. </span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
With the </span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">"The
Dark Horse</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">"
album now available as of </span></i><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">January 22nd<b> </b></span></i><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">and the recent unfortunate and
untimely passing of founding member and drummer </span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Steve Riley</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">, what does the future hold for the
remaining members? How do you see </span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Steve's
</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">legacy
living on and how will you remember him? <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF: We are taking it day by day. We had one last
show on the books which we were up the air about. We tallied with Steve’s wife
Mary and she gave us her and her son Cole’s blessing to do the show. We all
thought Steve would have wanted us to do it. We dedicated it to Steve and made
it a tribute to him. It was tough him not being there but I think it went well,
mainly due to the support and understanding from our fans. Steve is a rock and
roll legend. He worked his ass off and loved playing the drums. He had no ego whatsoever
and treated everyone with respect and equality. I never heard him talk bad
about anyone and that’s the reputation he left after he passed. I miss him.<br /><br /><i> </i></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjDtddSDGjeVGWz0bLLbqfQvUTfXauswnCx4nkVvhBPjCLvPkZJNs-fj40c9rQFqTBeNlRzPEgrsoiMUcdxGRW7rzo3RqLJBzX-1s-I3nBt7c1-eVeJ3YfnsfTJD-MGH8Uk9yHpDDHdy-xBGFZO4CRuoX3k8w-Dp_zn6nIvtim92_FJamK_cnxf4Iwxc7/s555/FB_IMG_1706893689059.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="555" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjDtddSDGjeVGWz0bLLbqfQvUTfXauswnCx4nkVvhBPjCLvPkZJNs-fj40c9rQFqTBeNlRzPEgrsoiMUcdxGRW7rzo3RqLJBzX-1s-I3nBt7c1-eVeJ3YfnsfTJD-MGH8Uk9yHpDDHdy-xBGFZO4CRuoX3k8w-Dp_zn6nIvtim92_FJamK_cnxf4Iwxc7/s320/FB_IMG_1706893689059.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
Has the current music soundscape become nothing more than a rehashing of what's
already been done…like so many critics want us to believe? Is there fresh music
to be heard still? <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF:
Most things have been done in rock and roll but a good song is a good song. No
matter what sub genre it is if it’s good, it’s good. I think trying to
duplicate old catalog is pointless and not moving forward. With RLAG we have
always had the attitude of “keeping our ears a little in the past and our eyes
on the future.”</span></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">
</span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
Are critics ever right in your opinion or are their voices just “white noise”
to an artist? Does what they say ever affect you? <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF:
Music is subjective so it’s all personal preference. I don’t let things affect
me from social media or press. There are always people talking shit about
anything or anyone in this online world, so I always ignore it and just do my
thing and hope it connects with some people.</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
Tell us a little about your upcoming solo album, "</span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">1977</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">." What do you feel is the
defining aspect of the album that separates it from the work you have done with
the aforementioned bands on previous records? <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF:
It’s different from what I have done in the past. It’s still rock and roll but
it’s very influenced by the 70s punk rock I grew up on…very stripped down to a
simple catchy punk rock vibe. Playing guitar for a short time with Marky Ramone
of the Ramones, I learned a lot. I took some of these things and put them into
writing and recording of this album.</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">
</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
How does an artist avoid genre labeling when it comes to true creative
expression in your opinion? <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF:
That’s a tough one. I just write what I feel and what I think is cool. I’ve
learned if you over think or try to imitate a genre or time period because
you’re worried about sounding outdated it will sound unauthentic.</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
Are genres that important for an artist, or are they just industry marketing
ploys to divide, conquer and generate sales? <br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF:
I think it helps with marketing but when I listen to something that’s labeled
“rock” on some streaming, some stuff isn’t rock. There’s so much music out now
that it’s just over saturated the market.<br /><br /></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGWT47PsgiZmQTymXJ_67V9SKGzPGZ66ZepxlvLVFk22OBkHyS32KnBYwIh47NZeOEtoNzhyn6M1SgnKYeCb-Krf8640G6PyUxqfbzfbwmgaxlxBnGqMvRt_jnCyef4P_ytpOMJJMPxrMq8LbQhKDRVWbtEmZWO8458P0Ff-e6UGupR2SaKriNmrq_ysS/s1080/received_1551424932285307.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGWT47PsgiZmQTymXJ_67V9SKGzPGZ66ZepxlvLVFk22OBkHyS32KnBYwIh47NZeOEtoNzhyn6M1SgnKYeCb-Krf8640G6PyUxqfbzfbwmgaxlxBnGqMvRt_jnCyef4P_ytpOMJJMPxrMq8LbQhKDRVWbtEmZWO8458P0Ff-e6UGupR2SaKriNmrq_ysS/s320/received_1551424932285307.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
What's been the greatest lesson you learned being an artist in a band? </span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />KF:
Be open minded, listen and learn from your fellow musicians. A lot of guys I’ve
played with have been doing it longer than I have and on huge stages around the
world touring with legendary bands. You can always learn more.</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV:
What more can fans expect to see coming from you throughout 2024? <br /></span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">KF:
Like I mentioned, we’re taking RLAG day by day. Steve was very proud of our new
album, "The Dark Horse," and so are we. We want people to hear it. My solo album
"1977" will be out this year with a single out very soon. I’m already writing and
recording a new album in a little bit different genre that I’m used to and I’m
loving how it’s turning out. I’m a full time musician so I’m always playing
somewhere. All my dates and other info is on my brand new website
www.kurtfrohlich.net <br />
</span></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
CV: Thanks again, </span></i><b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Kurt</span></i></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">, for taking the time to share with
our readers. We wish you all the best and continued success. </span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Thanks Mick, I really appreciate it. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Check out <b>Kurt</b>
at:<br />
<b>Official:</b> <a href="http://www.kurtfrohlich.net">www.kurtfrohlich.net</a>
<span> </span><br />
<b>Golden Robot Records:</b> <a href="https://goldenrobotrecords.com/golden-robotrecords/kurt-frohlich/">https://goldenrobotrecords.com/golden-robotrecords/kurt-frohlich/</a>
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<b>Riley’s L.A. Guns:</b> <a href="http://www.rileyslaguns.com">www.rileyslaguns.com</a>
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</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4XMfrOMG1PnLMpcWK1rMi3GTAkbttBUulJZ6YZ9o__R6b8-XQl4-Nx6rlooQEuKl22PMxjPo9qQ3UA86ZknwDbBydmPhypcVSvPVrIzKzdV0piR3gMI1tcBjKtPdOY26plcvhtQZjrnmDD83mwxh5h5EzDCGDZZDgXnd0L0pAD0NfbgWdbQJvnELfVIP/s580/header%20NTlongerbanner%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="580" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4XMfrOMG1PnLMpcWK1rMi3GTAkbttBUulJZ6YZ9o__R6b8-XQl4-Nx6rlooQEuKl22PMxjPo9qQ3UA86ZknwDbBydmPhypcVSvPVrIzKzdV0piR3gMI1tcBjKtPdOY26plcvhtQZjrnmDD83mwxh5h5EzDCGDZZDgXnd0L0pAD0NfbgWdbQJvnELfVIP/w640-h300/header%20NTlongerbanner%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />By Mick Michaels</span></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! <br />
</span></i><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Non Talkers: Hello, and thank you for having us</span></b></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Describe your definition of <b>the band’s
sound and style</b> and how does that definition uniquely describe <b>the music</b>?<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: Our band, the Non Talkers, has a sound and
style that we define as a heartfelt blend of pop and folk, with a touch of
indie flair. This unique blend allows us to tell our stories and express emotions
through music in a way that's both intimate and universally relatable. Our
style is characterized by a fusion of emotive lyrics, evocative melodies, and a
harmonious blend of our vocals, creating a sound that's authentically ours and
resonates deeply with our listeners.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bQLHs08L4fYmZGnW1UCVkK5xprUPWFfGcK1vxXb_zP-z6G4_ZWF8KrWalmuZOlgHv_lvS6HIMAlUfXNA-MVC-T2rGFYYiqRZP-kOCbCOzkrL5PkpWg6tc7DogQu-73b4IvbffFpndKvZvwPy34wgHqHKLJ6XJO2FSvaEpSvHzLDSquWNLHVmpRRD6PRM/s1600/DD%20PR%201.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bQLHs08L4fYmZGnW1UCVkK5xprUPWFfGcK1vxXb_zP-z6G4_ZWF8KrWalmuZOlgHv_lvS6HIMAlUfXNA-MVC-T2rGFYYiqRZP-kOCbCOzkrL5PkpWg6tc7DogQu-73b4IvbffFpndKvZvwPy34wgHqHKLJ6XJO2FSvaEpSvHzLDSquWNLHVmpRRD6PRM/s320/DD%20PR%201.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: Absolutely, a genuine connection between
an artist and their audience is achievable. For us, this connection is fostered
through the honesty and emotion we pour into our music. We share our personal
stories and feelings in our songs, which many listeners find relatable.
Additionally, we engage with our fans through social media and live
performances, creating a two-way interaction. This open and sincere approach
has helped us build a strong, meaningful relationship with our fans, making
them feel like a part of our musical journey.<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Is fan interaction an important part of <b>the
band’s</b> inner culture?<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: Yes, fan interaction is a crucial part of
our band's culture. We believe that the relationship with our fans goes beyond
just performing music. It's about building a community and sharing experiences.
We actively engage with our audience through social media, live shows, and
meet-and-greets. This direct interaction not only strengthens our bond with our
fans but also inspires and influences our music. It's a reciprocal relationship
where we grow and evolve together with our fanbase.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: Absolutely, as a humble indie band, our
interaction with fans is very natural and grounded. We're not overly famous, so
our connection with fans is personal and authentic. Our fans are incredibly
respectful, which allows us to maintain our personal privacy while still
engaging meaningfully with them. This respectful relationship makes it easier
to balance personal space with fan interaction. We cherish this natural,
respectful interaction as it fosters a genuine and supportive community around
our music.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: While we haven't traveled extensively
enough to have a global perspective on music, from the few countries we've
visited, we've observed that music is indeed viewed and valued differently
around the world. These variations seem to stem from cultural contexts and the
role music plays in each society. In some places, music is deeply connected to
traditions and social practices, while in others; it's more focused on
entertainment or personal expression. This diversity enriches our understanding
of music and its various interpretations across cultures.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: I believe the allure of the "foreign
flavor" is a universal phenomenon, not just limited to American audiences.
People naturally gravitate towards things that are new and different, so any
international band can pique interest in various countries, including the
United States. This curiosity towards what's novel and unique is part of human
nature, and it can often give international acts an edge in capturing the
attention of audiences globally.</b><i><br />
<br />
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?<br />
</i><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9E7UWJI9xB-HN1PS4RH08vWIKYM7fUFM8IxC1k-hWeq0WYQ3Ilw3mGNb-ad6QHZg5ktRwYxolCCcX_mXLD8noH4rnGQTi1qeYYw6hZ8ZMxQ1H03VyB6vObdAGbWZ9mP4PDIvVmwrZer19u516CvDp8oS7ivejEopn5Y2Knk_XaRZPY4bqO0IfAmCu4K2t/s1920/MarcoVM3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9E7UWJI9xB-HN1PS4RH08vWIKYM7fUFM8IxC1k-hWeq0WYQ3Ilw3mGNb-ad6QHZg5ktRwYxolCCcX_mXLD8noH4rnGQTi1qeYYw6hZ8ZMxQ1H03VyB6vObdAGbWZ9mP4PDIvVmwrZer19u516CvDp8oS7ivejEopn5Y2Knk_XaRZPY4bqO0IfAmCu4K2t/s320/MarcoVM3.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Non Talkers: Being an artist is inherently about a deep
desire to communicate and express oneself, and modern digital technology has
certainly made this more accessible. It allows people to create music more
easily, bypassing some of the traditional barriers like mastering an instrument
through extensive practice. This democratization of music creation doesn't blur
the lines of what being an artist is; rather, it opens up more avenues for
artistic expression. The core of artistry remains in creating something that
resonates with and is enjoyed by the audience.</b><i><br />
<br />
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: An artist who sets trends is typically one
who remains true to themselves, focusing on genuine creation and expression.
When this authenticity resonates with and impacts people, it can lead to the
formation of new trends. Conversely, artists who primarily follow trends to
stay relevant often don't lead the way in innovation. They may adapt to current
styles, but the trailblazers are usually those who are deeply committed to
their unique artistic vision.</b></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What can fans expect to see coming next from you?<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: Fans can look forward to new music and
continued explorations in our unique style. We're always working on evolving
our sound and experimenting with different musical elements. Additionally,
there may be more live performances and tours, where we hope to connect with
our audience in different regions. Our focus remains on creating music that
resonates deeply and sharing it with our fans around the world.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.<br />
</i><b>Non Talkers: Thank you so much for having us! It's been
a pleasure talking with you and sharing our story and plans. We appreciate the
opportunity to connect with your readers and our fans through platforms like
The Cosmick View. Keep supporting music and stay tuned for more from the Non
Talkers!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Check
out the Non Talkers at: </i></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://facebook.com/nontalkersofficial">https://facebook.com/nontalkersofficial</a></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://instagram.com/nontalkers">https://instagram.com/nontalkers</a></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZlviJe_rYq7-xFBtLLFHKNMlRZfk4apkY-wPMmPJ009X9IyPSEPMbjlj63bUBPU7whtGwpIIW8SltGDxIJDuV_iZuNKoDPfvC8b1tjsELMoekFvUQ6HFqQSkYpG21xK3tAeviDyJuuNU2t092WxbwzCAfUlaKOPgl5qJSSjkb1_8ro_fLzniQ2pEDTVK/s800/band.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="800" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZlviJe_rYq7-xFBtLLFHKNMlRZfk4apkY-wPMmPJ009X9IyPSEPMbjlj63bUBPU7whtGwpIIW8SltGDxIJDuV_iZuNKoDPfvC8b1tjsELMoekFvUQ6HFqQSkYpG21xK3tAeviDyJuuNU2t092WxbwzCAfUlaKOPgl5qJSSjkb1_8ro_fLzniQ2pEDTVK/w640-h404/band.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></i></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">By Mick Michaels</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />COSMICK VIEW: Hello, <b>John</b>! Welcome to <b>The Cosmick
View</b>. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's
greatly appreciated.</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />John Hermansen: Hey Mick! Thanks and thank
YOU for having us.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Do you feel <b>Heavy Metal</b>
music in general is viewed differently by fans in Europe compared to fans
elsewhere, especially in America, and if so why?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: Hmmm, I haven’t really thought about that
until now ha,ha. My answer would be no since it’s nothing we have reflected on
earlier. But I will think about it from now on.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What do you feel makes <b>Heavy
Metal</b> music so alluring to the fans? What is it about the music that
personally resonates so strongly with you?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: Mainly when there a good and strong
melodies in the songs, it can also be a cool riff or blasting drums that gets
me. I have albums that I will never stop listening to due to the good quality
in the songwriting. I can also get caught on a band or a song when there is a
good heavy production, even if I’m not into the band too much.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Has Metal splintered into too
many sub-genres in your opinion, thus, making it harder for newer bands to
actually classify themselves as one style over another? Is it confusing
for fans as well?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: Yeah I personally think so and I have no
idea how many genres there are today and I certainly cannot name them. We have
problems describing our own sound when people ask, we call it ”Supersonic Rock”
ha. ha.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: How would you describe the
current state of the music business considering we are now living in a post-<b>COVID</b>
society, and maybe even feared world? Have things drastically changed long-term
for artists and bands given the recent pandemic? What are your thoughts?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: Well during COVID there were no shows etc
and bands and crews living on touring had a really hard time, maybe those
bigger acts have another way of thinking today, to be more prepared if that
situation would return and be able to handle it better. I think for us COVID
came as a break where we could focus on getting the new album done, without
stress. At this point, we don’t reflect to much on COVID shows are being booked
and venues are fully opened. </b><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What do you feel makes your
band and its particular approach to songwriting work? What keeps the band
together and making music?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: I think mainly it’s because we have an
open mind to each other’s thoughts and ideas and we always try out to see if
they work or not. We are also good friends since long and we know each other’s
way of thinking and performing. Now we have our new guitar player Emil Ström in
the band and he will contribute with his ideas and thought when we start
writing for the next album. It will be interesting to see were that takes us.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuA0SFaMTPgR1TOCBKi4UEvA7vk_5c6kPQS1vyMMhKyTK9txmqOTKf1HEAjPVdEPUnRN4DiXoCXeFyTr0h5kyfsNNEqcATAEto0GsFT4Jk5jzDXx704ERJLglMC34FG4H1ibiiPfa2EH2ykgFuwsryLzBWWwbEaMFrgBR29HqBthPzKdKwXR67jgOHqlC/s800/cover.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuA0SFaMTPgR1TOCBKi4UEvA7vk_5c6kPQS1vyMMhKyTK9txmqOTKf1HEAjPVdEPUnRN4DiXoCXeFyTr0h5kyfsNNEqcATAEto0GsFT4Jk5jzDXx704ERJLglMC34FG4H1ibiiPfa2EH2ykgFuwsryLzBWWwbEaMFrgBR29HqBthPzKdKwXR67jgOHqlC/s320/cover.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: On a more global view, how do
you see your band’s music and songwriting separating itself from just being
another Heavy Metal act?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: I don’t think that we have anything
completely uniquely, never heard before except that we maybe have a slightly
unique mix of styles that creates the ”Mother Misery Sound”. We also write the
songs in a certain way that maybe makes them detectable as MM songs with our ”fingerprint”.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Can an artist truly be
unique? Some would argue there is no such thing as being unique; that it’s
nothing more than a compounding of influences making an artist who or what they
are. Would this then say that artists today are destined to be just copies of
those who have already come to pass?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: Hm, I think some are unique due to having
a singer with a specific voice that no one can copy, like Ozzy or Lemmy etc. Or
if they have a specific way to write music that makes them unique, like Iron
Maiden and Ghost.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Are there life lessons to
learn being in a Heavy Metal band that you feel cannot be taught elsewhere? If
so, what are they?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH</b><b>: Ha ha, I
don’t know..</b><b>Maybe
how to handle disappointments after beeing rejected all the time from labels,
festivals, magazines etc. To keep going and never give up. To get stubborn.</b><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i> </i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq8rPR7xI0_6J7fz0xsguAS8EGfFKMF-oRPwUPmkEBperDK_uYMuvSPtq4aQHUBvAt-bBaGXPykPh8obqz_eAWSpWVUo-GX9b5tz0HUiDxRo454F52sVcmzjc96tQLQeYvzdYalAdh11lY4Hpr2fB0WQrH_aEc2L5MJ8Dil4DmtvPlk3vMiyD4dV6FdA4/s300/logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="114" data-original-width="300" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq8rPR7xI0_6J7fz0xsguAS8EGfFKMF-oRPwUPmkEBperDK_uYMuvSPtq4aQHUBvAt-bBaGXPykPh8obqz_eAWSpWVUo-GX9b5tz0HUiDxRo454F52sVcmzjc96tQLQeYvzdYalAdh11lY4Hpr2fB0WQrH_aEc2L5MJ8Dil4DmtvPlk3vMiyD4dV6FdA4/w400-h152/logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What do you feel makes
someone a “<b>rock star</b>”? Does being a rock star automatically make one
iconic or are the two completely different in your opinion?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: A rockstar for me is someone who goes
their own way doing what they believe in. Not giving up whatever people think
or say. Either a non celebrity or a famous icon that started from nothing.<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What's next for you? What can
fans expect to see coming as the world looks to surmount a new normal laced
with a load of restrictions?</i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br />JH: At this point we are focusing on the new
album From Shadow To Ghost and the fantastic vinyl release on it from Doc Gator
Records. We are also booking shows ahead, mainly Sweden but there will be some
European shows further ahead. We are also planning a new video but we have no
date for that yet. At this moment we are not to affected by the restricted
situations around us and we can only hope things will settle down before
getting worse. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Thank you again <b>John</b> for spending some time talking and
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</p><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTI-pMTKAhSC5Fj9bCcG2ulXH58jHw-P4aRirJa2qGxBxxtRmcQ2NoRZqIt7Tk2P0v4gFmYlpSi2WRortyGxoKdHsK-XrE9UjIvj2R0sl_aIaQQXrKU7qlbOc-db4taCie06BRbUZA2U9Zg3mW4Ul8fi2YDSKLd1sV33kMZp7u30BGSTltBXPJSMBCAGL/s1078/Erik.misfits.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="1078" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTI-pMTKAhSC5Fj9bCcG2ulXH58jHw-P4aRirJa2qGxBxxtRmcQ2NoRZqIt7Tk2P0v4gFmYlpSi2WRortyGxoKdHsK-XrE9UjIvj2R0sl_aIaQQXrKU7qlbOc-db4taCie06BRbUZA2U9Zg3mW4Ul8fi2YDSKLd1sV33kMZp7u30BGSTltBXPJSMBCAGL/w640-h424/Erik.misfits.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /><b><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">By Mick Michaels</span></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cosmick View:
Hello, </span></i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span lang="DE">Erik</span></i></b><i><span>! Welcome to <b>The Cosmick View</b>.
Thanks for taking some time out of your day to speak with us. It's greatly
appreciated.</span></i><i><span><br />
</span></i><b><span>Erik Ferentinos:
Thank you and hello!! </span></b></span><i><span></span></i></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
</span></i><i><span>CV:
Besides playing solos in the songs, what do you feel the role of a "lead guitarist,"
in a Rock, band represents to the audience?</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>EF: For the audience being a
lead guitarist represents that it’s a “main dude” up there who can do it all.</span></b><i><span> </span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i><i><span>CV:
What do you feel that role of "lead guitarist" represents to the rest
of the band in terms of functionality as a group? Is it a leadership role in
your opinion?</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>EF: In the Stephen Pearcy
band we currently have two lead guitarists, me and Johnny Monaco. We both play
leads and sing back-ups. At this point in the solo band, there isn’t much to
lead. We’re playing Stephen’s greatest hits from the RATT era and we just all
do our part to make it sound like the old records. Stephen divides the leads up
between us and we all have a fairly equal contribution to the live shows. The
band usually just tries to work together and make the soundcheck and shows as
smooth as possible.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
</span></i><i><span>CV:
In the world of Rock 'n Roll, legacy artists, like <b>Stephen Pearcy</b>, not
only continue to carry the torch from a specific era of music, keeping it
alive, but also demonstrate an enduring commitment to never give up. Do
you feel such a combination of characteristic traits is lost on the general
audience… where for them it's just more about hearing their favorite song than
a representation of integrity and perseverance?</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>EF: Certainly the majority
of concerts goers want to mostly hear the hits and that’s what they should get!
RATT had an amazing catalog of popular songs that they contributed to the 80’s
Heavy Metal scene and Stephen can easily fill his 75-90 minute sets with those.
We still put out solo records for fans that want to hear new music from Stephen
and we will continue to do that because we enjoy it! Once in a while we sneak a
solo song into the set but we’re all ok playing the hits everyone loves from
Stephen’s legacy.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
</span></i><i><span>CV:
What does working with a prominent legacy artist mean and/or represent to you
as a musician?</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>EF: I knew back 23 years ago
when Stephen asked me to join the band that this was an invitation to play for
an 80’s Rock icon and it felt like I had won the lottery! I’ve seen so many new
bands come and go over the last 25 years and I’ve somehow continued to play for
him and keep doing this for a living!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
</span></i><i><span>CV:
Is genre labeling or classification from the record companies and even the
artists themselves really that important to fans in your opinion?</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>EF: Labeling and
classification did seem to damage certain genres of bands during the 90’s,
particularly the 80’s hair bands. Times have certainly changed. Young people
are discovering the 80’s Rock scene from movies and TV shows. Now they can
easily stream the music and old concerts on their phones and computers. They’re
seeing how awesome it used to be and how fake a lot of the newer genres are.
The kids today want their chance to 80’s rock! Old people don’t care what others
think and they love being connected to us through social media and the live
shows.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
</span></i><i><span>CV:
Fans are free to genre hop; do you feel artists have the same card blanche?</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>EF: That can be tricky. I’ve
certainly seen rockers successfully go country and vice versa. But anything too
drastic can be fatal. No one wants to see James Hetfield or Stephen Pearcy
rapping.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
</span></i><i><span>CV:
More and more artists from all areas of the entertainment industry are
expressing the darker side of the business. Are these artists just
disgruntled or sour about their own careers, or is there some shred of truth in
what they are saying? What's your perspective?<br /><br /></span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeq6QE0sClui2sJJbRdv86Mqr0xrevlifyHpBh3j5_XF3de_xdXq194-wQBzjHhIXF1PgVIxYxzI0JTIZLLfnP38r1gKS6YnrpjA-tZo3-CK1X9WJoX7H9fliveicdsgtoHg1C7x8yZ1ivJJMFeOga3-HhIWG_hAoRNsl4aEb_hz9JpOguu4qdntIJ6dt/s1459/Erik.Side.View.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1459" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeq6QE0sClui2sJJbRdv86Mqr0xrevlifyHpBh3j5_XF3de_xdXq194-wQBzjHhIXF1PgVIxYxzI0JTIZLLfnP38r1gKS6YnrpjA-tZo3-CK1X9WJoX7H9fliveicdsgtoHg1C7x8yZ1ivJJMFeOga3-HhIWG_hAoRNsl4aEb_hz9JpOguu4qdntIJ6dt/s320/Erik.Side.View.jpg" width="316" /></a></div>EF: The entertainment
industry appears to be very dark and disturbing. I’ve been fortunate that
Stephen Pearcy was my ticket to a rock life without all the weird Hollywood
stuff. I’ve been fortunate to have flown just under Satan’s radar all these
years and live a fairly normal life where I don’t even deal with those creeps.</span></b><i><span> </span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
</span></i><i><span>CV:
What's the greatest lesson you learned being in a Rock band, and who did you
learn it from?</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>EF: For me personally it’s
been knowing my place and my role in the band. It’s Stephen’s band and it’s our
job as his hired musicians to work together and make his shows as great as
possible. That can get lost when egos run wild. I’ve learned to just do the
best I can for the greater good of the band.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
</span></i><i><span>CV:
What more can fans expect to see coming from you in 2024?</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>EF: The fans can expect to
see me performing “Out of the Cellar” in it’s entirety with Stephen Pearcy and
the boys all year. They can expect more of my co-hosting of the Chris Akin
Presents podcast on Rumble, YouTube and Wowza TV and lots of guitar and cat
videos from the Beach Mansion West!!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i><i><span>CV:
Thanks again, </span></i><b><i><span lang="DE">Erik</span></i></b><i><span>, for taking the
time to share with our readers. We wish you all the best and continued success.</span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><p class="BodyA" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>
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</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlWcyhl9GtA4w-VsEnsngoddNOYGa9Ww7iQuBQBFK5cbokpitbRiI5CoAEFiDBTsJhEKegNNd0eRQjEcjcUOnDOLd6PMQTEKVnCvRwM7KMfs1C2iYrfvnAxU9xxs6BgcWX0-Amb73ijmf9lwAzgs1FOnegy-MXKsILJTZVOQtO3grglRF7G0IA98uKnIt/s1915/header%20Evolucija%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1037" data-original-width="1915" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlWcyhl9GtA4w-VsEnsngoddNOYGa9Ww7iQuBQBFK5cbokpitbRiI5CoAEFiDBTsJhEKegNNd0eRQjEcjcUOnDOLd6PMQTEKVnCvRwM7KMfs1C2iYrfvnAxU9xxs6BgcWX0-Amb73ijmf9lwAzgs1FOnegy-MXKsILJTZVOQtO3grglRF7G0IA98uKnIt/w640-h346/header%20Evolucija%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />By Mick Michaels</span></b></span><br /><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! <br />
</i><b>Evolucija: Thanks for having us!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Give a brief overview of <b>the band’s
sound and style</b> and how does that viewpoint uniquely describe <b>the music</b>?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: Our music blends various emotive elements
(melodies, lyrics, arrangements) to create an intensely emotional experience
for the listeners. Orchestral elements enrich the band's sound and give it a
distinctive dimension. The lyrics delve into specific themes related to
experiences that are important to us and our audience: social themes and views,
love, inner conflicts...</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: It is truly important to have a connection
with the audience. Many musicians use platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, or
Facebook to directly communicate with their fans, sharing recordings, stories, or
responding to comments and messages. And besides social media, we love
connecting with our fans most at concerts, having personal contact and
discussing everything. We share backstage footage, recordings after
performances. It's important to emphasize sincerity and authenticity in this
relationship, as it often strengthens the connection between the artist and the
audience.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Is fan interaction an important part of <b>the
band’s</b> inner culture?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: Absolutely! Interaction with fans often
constitutes a significant part of the band's internal culture. When band
members actively engage with fans, a sense of community is created. This can
strengthen the bond between the band and the audience, fostering a feeling that
everyone is part of the same community that shares a love for music. When fans
feel they have personal interaction with band members, they often become more
loyal. This can result in support through purchasing music, attending concerts,
or promoting the band among their friends.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Interaction
with fans, for us as a band, can be inspiring. When we see how our music
affects people, it gives us motivation for further creation and performance.
Direct feedback from fans is highly valuable for us. Through comments,
questions, and reactions, we can better understand what the audience likes or
dislikes, contributing to the improvement of our work. Therefore, the internal
culture of the band often involves and supports the idea of interacting with
fans as an important part of the band's identity. It's not just a promotional
tool but also a way in which the band builds its world within the music scene.</b><i><br />
</i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: Great question. A band can establish a
connection with fans while maintaining a level of personal privacy. We choose
what we want to share with our fans, what we want to be public and accessible.
This includes only what contributes to the relationship with fans, while our
private life remains outside the public domain. The relationship with the
audience should be built on the basis of art, not on personal details. As a
band, we need to create a specific public image that we want to present and
should be mindful of how we portray ourselves to the public, all while
preserving personal space and privacy.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: Certainly, music is experienced in various
ways around the world, depending on cultural, historical, and social contexts.
Different cultures have their specific traditions, instruments, rhythms, and
tonalities that shape how people perceive music.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Globalization
has led to greater accessibility to various musical styles and genres
worldwide, which can influence how music is perceived in different cultures.
Different cultures have different ways of valuing music, but music, as a language
that transcends borders, can also be a universal means of expressing emotions
and connecting people worldwide.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: Bands with international appeal often have
the opportunity to connect with diverse audiences around the world. Regarding
connecting with the American audience, it is very important for us as a band.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisjyNy_DBReC1sSHqgyB1r6HqPd_WOuDoJF7CDg7n9KI8cYdBPyPZIJVFdWvhSHbvBp3DwUCfXOey5cHByEkD5WPKZxlTDZnfjMKba9pUohQhgf9mGYFtYzAd2E2iDSBk7e-do0_aM2048GduWzGBFVe1vEHIYSE8jZtjsgILpyHTPjfAndSCRi7ijSZs/s2000/Evolucija%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisjyNy_DBReC1sSHqgyB1r6HqPd_WOuDoJF7CDg7n9KI8cYdBPyPZIJVFdWvhSHbvBp3DwUCfXOey5cHByEkD5WPKZxlTDZnfjMKba9pUohQhgf9mGYFtYzAd2E2iDSBk7e-do0_aM2048GduWzGBFVe1vEHIYSE8jZtjsgILpyHTPjfAndSCRi7ijSZs/s320/Evolucija%202.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>America
is a vast musical landscape and attracting the American audience is often
considered a crucial step for success on a global level. I presume that the
interest of the American audience, whether they are foreign or local bands, is
primarily due to authenticity and uniqueness. I believe these factors are key
to attracting the American audience, which I am confident values originality in
music. Authenticity captures attention regardless of the band's geographical
origin.</b><i><br />
<br />
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?</i><b><br />
<i>Evolucija: Digital technology has
certainly democratized access to art, enabling people to express their creativity
in ways that were not possible before. However, this does not necessarily mean
that everyone becomes a high-level artist or that the real distinctions of what
truly constitutes an artist are completely erased. Therefore, even though
digital technology allows for the spread of creativity and expression,
differences between those genuinely dedicated to art and those simply engaging
in creative pursuits still exist. Artistic talent, skills, and a deeper
understanding of art continue to distinguish between amateurs and professionals
in the world of art.</i></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: Artists who follow trends create what is
popular at a given moment in the industry or society. They are aware of current
tendencies and try to adapt their work to these trends to attract the
audience's attention.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>On
the other hand, artists who set trends are often innovative and create
something new that becomes an inspiration to others. These artists possess
authenticity and a vision that surpasses current fashions, and they enjoy
experimenting or exploring something new in art.</b><i><br />
</i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: The diversity of subgenres in music has led
to richness and breadth of expression in this art form. Considering how much
music has evolved and how different cultures and technologies have developed,
it is natural for new styles and subgenres to emerge. This is a result of
artists' creativity, as they seek to experiment and create something new. Of
course, this can lead to the formation of smaller fan groups loyal to a particular
subgenre or artist, and sometimes it can also influence the broader musical
culture.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>However,
simultaneously, such diversity can be a wealth. Different subgenres enable
people to find music that best reflects their taste. This has also allowed artists
to find their unique path in music and express themselves in a way that is
authentic to them.</b><i><br />
</i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What can fans expect to see coming next from you?<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: What our fans can expect from us next are
three singles and an album that we are releasing in the spring. Therefore, I
would like to invite all fans of our music to follow us on social media; it's a
way to stay updated with our new songs, performances, and events.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>If
you have the opportunity, come to our shows to experience live the energy and
emotions that we convey through our music… because nothing inspires us more
than direct contact with the audience.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Your
opinion is important to us, so feel free to reach out and give us feedback.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.<br />
</i><b>Evolucija: Thank you to you as well for giving us the
opportunity to introduce ourselves to your followers and readers on your
portal!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br />
Check out </i><b><i>Evolucija</i></b><i>
at<span>: </span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/evolucija_official/"><i>https://www.instagram.com/evolucija_official/</i></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@evolucija.metalband"><i>https://www.youtube.com/@evolucija.metalband</i></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/evolucijaofficial/"><i>https://www.facebook.com/evolucijaofficial/</i></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://evolucija.org/"><i>https://evolucija.org/</i></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p class="normal" style="margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b></b></span></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7GrlvoVw0Gj9DjxdQrSs3RL_pNVmFuQSGMU6NOIOV9f3Y4x84BVL4ALpZ7VMaxRZyr5xNJq8yzxUkns3IrWuzlWT-wOjvD5RO2wvFFm55YkjnSzUG58dz1NHJHQyuiIWmToOXSBtpBi99p9WCh5TxVh6q_P3zPFxQT1EyWtGZOBrXQRxxktUL-DxAcwN/s800/band.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="800" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7GrlvoVw0Gj9DjxdQrSs3RL_pNVmFuQSGMU6NOIOV9f3Y4x84BVL4ALpZ7VMaxRZyr5xNJq8yzxUkns3IrWuzlWT-wOjvD5RO2wvFFm55YkjnSzUG58dz1NHJHQyuiIWmToOXSBtpBi99p9WCh5TxVh6q_P3zPFxQT1EyWtGZOBrXQRxxktUL-DxAcwN/w640-h470/band.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></span></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span style="color: white;">By Mick Michaels</span></span></b></span><span style="color: white;"><br /><br /><br /></span></i></span><p></p><p class="normal" style="margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />COSMICK VIEW: Hello! Welcome
to <b>The Cosmick View</b>. Thank you
for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.<br />
</span></i><b><span>Kraje: Greetings from Germany, it is a pleasure to us.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span></span><p class="normal" style="margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: white;">Marius:
Thank you for having us! <br /><br /></span></b></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span></span><p class="normal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV: Do you feel <b>Heavy Metal</b> music in general is viewed differently by fans in
Europe compared to fans elsewhere, especially in America, and if so why?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Kraje: Maybe, but my experience
with fans from other countries of the world is that it doesn’t matter from
which country the music comes. Everyone is different and what is cool to me
doesn’t have to be cool to you as well. But in a special way </span></b><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">h<span>eavy </span>m<span>etal unites the people more than any kind of music does all
over the world. So, for me that’s the only thing that matters</span></span></b><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rapha: In my opinion, heavy metal fans
are the same, all around the world. Music connects people, no matter what
country they live in. I met a lot of metal fans in different counties, like th</span></b><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">e N<span>etherlands, </span>B<span>elgium etc. When you talk to each other about music or
about the bands you are there for, it’s like you talk to long term friends.<br /><br /></span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span>CV: What do you feel makes <b>Heavy Metal</b> music so alluring to the
fans? What is it about the music that personally resonates so strongly with
you?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Kraje: Heavy </span></b><b>m<span>etal is more than
music. It is a lifestyle as well. The music can be motivating, a valve for aggression, it can include important statements and also can be fun. That’s
what makes this music so special to me. There were times in my life when it
gave me the power that I needed. And it still does.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rapha: Metal music is diverse. You can
express all of your feelings and emotions, whether it is anger, happiness or
sadness. It is a lifestyle you can share with many people. I like the freedom
that metal music expresses… the feeling of a belonging. For example, you are
welcome in every metal club you visit, even if it's your first time there.</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
<br />
</span><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">CV: Has Metal splintered into
too many sub-genres in your opinion, thus, making it harder for newer bands to
actually classify themselves as one style over another?<span> </span>Is it confusing for fans as well?</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
Kraje: Yeah sometimes I think there are too many sub-genres but why do we have
to make a big thing about the classification of a band. In the end everything
is </span></b><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">h<span>eavy </span>m<span>etal in a kind of </span>w<span>ay.<br /></span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: white;"></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46Bib9Szie4x17fo9CGDVfGH67hE-sssQzZDrG9qVIDNRS8vvRMsNVbP62XmnrG84w3X1JExfdx38t6A7bL_4CzCeOCqZzJs98OpKwWLnV14ykUtf1k0chsPYKCr-9ScreEG3xb9tryeLDbZ0B2YnXUzmMmNaUBz-wJ7vxU7FKmy5QoqsZW28coP6rAXb/s800/cover.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46Bib9Szie4x17fo9CGDVfGH67hE-sssQzZDrG9qVIDNRS8vvRMsNVbP62XmnrG84w3X1JExfdx38t6A7bL_4CzCeOCqZzJs98OpKwWLnV14ykUtf1k0chsPYKCr-9ScreEG3xb9tryeLDbZ0B2YnXUzmMmNaUBz-wJ7vxU7FKmy5QoqsZW28coP6rAXb/s320/cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></i></span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span>CV: How would you describe the
current state of the music business considering we are now living in a <b>COVID</b> aware, and maybe even feared
world? Have things drastically changed long-term for artists and bands given
the recent pandemic? What are your thoughts?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Kraje: The </span></b><b>w<span>orld after the
pandemic is different. You can enjoy concerts just as cool as you could before
C</span>OVID<span> but a lot of shows and tours are
cancelled. Festivals gave up because they couldn’t sell enough tickets. For me
the people got lazy in the past two years. It is nothing special anymore to be
able to visit live concerts, but thousands of people are watching football in
the stadiums. Hope this will be getting better in the next years.</span></b><span><br />
<br />
</span><i><span>CV: What do you feel makes your band and its particular
approach to songwriting work? What keeps the band together and making music?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Kraje: First of all I think we have a special kind of
songwriting because of our different musical influences. We have been friends
for a long time and always have good memories about all the stuff </span>w</b><span><b>e made it through as band and as friends as well. Sometimes
in the rehearsing room we are talking and drinking beer more than we play
music.</b><br /><i><br /></i></span></span></span><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span>CV: On a more global view, how do you
see your band’s music and songwriting separating itself from just being another
Heavy Metal act? <br />
</span></i><b><span>Marius: We never decided on a genre. For this reason,
something different always comes out of songwriting. If it's a thrash metal
song… good! Will the following song be more doomy or death metal? Also good!
The main thing is that we like it in the end!<br /><br /></span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span>CV: Can an artist truly be unique?
Some would argue there is no such thing as being unique; that it’s nothing more
than a compounding of influences making an artist who or what they are. Would
this then say that artists today are destined to be just copies of those who
have already come to pass?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Pumper: I think art in general is always a product of the
things that influenced the creator, whether it is unique, to me lies in the
artists intentions and if these intentions come through. Is there an important
message? Did the artist do it out of pure passion? Do they have a clear vision
in mind? If you look closely, you'll find these aspects in an unique artists
work.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: white;"> </span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span>CV: Are there life lessons to learn
being in a Heavy Metal band that you feel cannot be taught elsewhere? If so,
what are they?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Pumper: To me it's that the Metal community are pretty much
the most respectful, down to earth, open minded and caring bunch of people you
could be around. As long as you treat everybody with respect, you can be sure
welcomed with open arms and some beers to share. Ok you can learn that without
being in a band, but the most important lesson that you must never forget is:
whenever you're rehearsing and your bassist starts suspiciously laughing for no
apparent reason, immediately stop breathing and get the “f” outta there asap.
Might be, you learn that only in our band, but man....dude has got gas. <br /><br /></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVdjAA2ZUCiU_KryPVpghWEORSXlewoGDl39wnk5TPBLFygzjEORcLFQYVcyiCnHf42VNxvCYqiDIytG_WB1IIqKMxsT2y0gogdyjfFm1NHMkMS47KN-Vd9CDgVtlhf0uxnVK_kgkleYBJegsCsPVbdPhxBLsEvnPRzbIt-koNF7Pfx7oUSW2xjbNaSCu/s300/logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="189" data-original-width="300" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVdjAA2ZUCiU_KryPVpghWEORSXlewoGDl39wnk5TPBLFygzjEORcLFQYVcyiCnHf42VNxvCYqiDIytG_WB1IIqKMxsT2y0gogdyjfFm1NHMkMS47KN-Vd9CDgVtlhf0uxnVK_kgkleYBJegsCsPVbdPhxBLsEvnPRzbIt-koNF7Pfx7oUSW2xjbNaSCu/w400-h252/logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><span><br />
<br />
</span><i><span>CV: What do you feel makes someone a “<b>rock star</b>”? Does being a rock star automatically make one iconic or
are the two completely different in your opinion?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Marius: In my opinion, a rock star is someone who was or
still is very successful with their music, who devotes most of their time to
music and who receives the recognition for it from fans. Someone who not only
releases music but is considered a musical landmark… I immediately think of
Lemmy, Ozzy, Cooper, Hetfield and Dio, who combined all of this aspects.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: white;"> </span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span>CV: What's next for you? What can
fans expect to see coming as the world looks to surmount a new normal laced
with a load of restrictions?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Pumper: Next step for us is the release of our debut record
on 23rd of February, as well as some upcoming shows in our local area. We'll
see where the journey takes us from there. Luckily, where we live restrictions
aren't a big concern for us, but whatever may come, we'll keep pushing on,
expressing our freedom through our music.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="margin: 5pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span>CV: Thank you again for spending some
time talking and sharing with our readers. It was a pleasure. I wish you all
the best and continued success.<br />
</span></i><b><span>Pumper: Thanks so much for having us! Be sure to check our
record out and also our buddies from OLD RUINS! Keep up the good work and have
a good one! Auf Loik!<br /><br />
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #00000a;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzxWjQHu0M5tPcq_GpRYbJi4aPQ-1yQZKJUiBo1p4HKx90jRyqGnXzbhrwi7rPe0oW_k-Xg9v7OwHGLUYoi_VEK4vSAcvhSL7qIt3KYGdLKObrv44i0D_KcHRE-AB3GFLd2ZFVXQfcoeMqRUn0zp3QWV3mx2YwcViU21FaotoPd9eEQi04a5zW5av5our/s2048/header%20FUZZEVIL%20BANDPIC1%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzxWjQHu0M5tPcq_GpRYbJi4aPQ-1yQZKJUiBo1p4HKx90jRyqGnXzbhrwi7rPe0oW_k-Xg9v7OwHGLUYoi_VEK4vSAcvhSL7qIt3KYGdLKObrv44i0D_KcHRE-AB3GFLd2ZFVXQfcoeMqRUn0zp3QWV3mx2YwcViU21FaotoPd9eEQi04a5zW5av5our/w640-h426/header%20FUZZEVIL%20BANDPIC1%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span style="color: white;">By Mick Michaels</span></span></b></span><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! <br />
</span></i><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fuzz Evil: Hey no problem
thanks for taking the time to give this feature.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Describe your
definition of <b>the band’s sound and style</b>
and how does that definition uniquely describe <b>the music</b>? <br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: </span></b><b><span>The
best way to describe our sound is Fuzz out<span>
</span>Heavy rock. The fuzz sound gets all over everything like syrup on
pancakes.<span> </span>Its a very full heavy sound
that has its own characteristic that is specific to how we sonically approach
every song.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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</span></i><i><span>? <br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil:</span></b><b><span> I
think we try and make a personal connection to each and every fan and engage
them 1 on 1 whenever we get the chance. That is what makes you get to know and
really love a band, because you are interested in them as people.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Is fan interaction an
important part of <b>the band’s</b> inner
culture?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: </span></b><b><span>For
us it is the main part of how we grow. We are all very personable people and
always try to get to know and engage with people who come see us play. We have
made great friendships with people who we meet on tour.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<span> </span><br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: </span></b><b><span>I
think you can. There is always two different lives you live, your home life
with you family and kids and the life of a musician and on tour. It is not very
often that fans cross over those two different aspects of my life.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<span> </span><br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: </span></b><b><span>Different
cultures for sure have different values<span>
</span>on music around the world. For our style of music stoner rock, heavy
rock or doom, European countries seem to enjoy that style of music the most.
Most of the records we sell all go to Europe. The US generally seems to be a
tougher market to break in.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: </span></b><b><span>I
do think that a international bands seem to have a certain mystic to them which
makes you more intrigued to listen to them.</span></b><i><span><br />
<br />
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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: </span></b><b><span>I
think in my opinion we live in the best time in history to create and put out
music. Finally you don't have the taste makers as before. You can record
industry standard music from home and release to Spotify and potentially have
millions of listeners without ever leaving your house. Personally I am a live
show guy so I couldn't just do that. You can completely skip the years of
touring on road and sending demos to A &R reps for the slight chance of
getting their attention.</span></b><i><span><br />
<br />
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them? <br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: </span></b><b><span>I
think today market you always have to find ways to market yourself. Social
Media is the main way people find new bands. I think that the bands that can
think outside the box on trends tends to have better ways to evolve there music
for changing times and grow.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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? <br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: I don't really
think so. I think it really gives you the opportunity to zero on a niche fan
group that you know has a built in community that will support your music.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: What can fans expect to
see coming next from you?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: We just released
a cover of The Cars song "Just what I needed" that is on Spotify and
we will be working on a few EPs and singles to release this year.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Thanks again for taking
some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated. </span></i><b><span>Fuzz Evil: Thanks guys for having
me!</span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white;">Check out<b> Fuzz Evil </b>at:</span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><p><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2PXrqmpfAQObnCy6EgeZw6UvPrTw4ZUDM-6iUCP_IDot16oCzNqHamaAyUc8UhPaUELE5YtLr4B1liFMez97H4vRuXPdUAmK67v1de7XdRk_lqv1_PphRYNvtrN4O0BHEzTM_LsBK2D23-9Mdp1kFI2eyHMCVLlDEfHkmpqj4jB4bBi2_a23rJdr8XFE/s2048/received_822067036355681.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2PXrqmpfAQObnCy6EgeZw6UvPrTw4ZUDM-6iUCP_IDot16oCzNqHamaAyUc8UhPaUELE5YtLr4B1liFMez97H4vRuXPdUAmK67v1de7XdRk_lqv1_PphRYNvtrN4O0BHEzTM_LsBK2D23-9Mdp1kFI2eyHMCVLlDEfHkmpqj4jB4bBi2_a23rJdr8XFE/w426-h640/received_822067036355681.jpeg" width="426" /></a></span></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><b><br /> <br /></b></span></i></span><p></p><p><span style="color: white; font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>By Mick Michaels</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cosmick View: Hello, <b>Ef Six</b>! Welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View</b>. Thanks for taking some time out of your day to speak with us.
It's greatly appreciated</span>.</i></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: Do you think diversity for an artist is
crucial for career survival? Is diversity the key or does staying within one's
own wheel house have merit?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Ef Six: Thank you for having me.<span>
</span>It is always a pleasure rapping about music, especially with The Cosmick
View.</span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">I don't necessarily believe diversity is
crucial as an artist, so much as tenacity and most importantly, staying true to
who and what you are - whatever that may mean to you.<span> </span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">Natural growth is key to longevity.<span> </span>Allow your passion to take the art wherever
it may be destined to go, and don't look back. <span> </span>That's "career survival" for me.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">Career survival means different things to
different people. Mine specifically is about the music - creating music and
putting it out there is the "career" for me.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: Given the current over-saturation due to
streaming platforms and the accessibility for all artists at all levels, do you
believe that music in general has hit its proverbial wall? Has everything been
done in music, as many critics say or believe? Are artists just reinventing the
wheel these days?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: I believe technology has not only allowed music to flourish, but at
the same time, it is killing the meaning of "music".<span> </span>Anyone can "create" professional
sounding "music" now without having the drive, desire or talent to do
so.<span> </span>The desire to create music and the
desire to be "famous"/"get noticed" are two entirely different
things.<span> </span>Technology has allowed anyone
the medium to skip the "drive, desire, talent" aspect and go straight
to the "get noticed" part.<span> </span>That's
the over-saturation, proverbial wall, that music, and any art form for that
matter, is up against now.<span> </span>Technology is
a dual-edged sword.</span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Music is now that of a "convenience store".<span> </span>Streaming platforms are part of that
"dual-edged" role: they were essential to get the music to the wider
masses, and at the same time are so over-saturated due to technology that your
music actually "being heard" is perhaps back to square one. </span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Everything will never "been done" in music.<span> </span>As long as there are musicians that care
about making that music, music will always evolve. And there will also always
be listeners out there that care about what they are listening to.<span> </span>The wheel is always being reinvented, and has
been from day one.<span> </span></span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Listening to music these days still means just as much to me as when I
was first discovering my love for it as a child.<span> </span>It still gives me those same weird, warm
feelings.<span> </span>Creating music is much the
same.</span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeD-jgPgj2JABVHo0qxvYKzO1K_PUi4sR3XwTJ0uO5efZ6AmpKE67pB4tOeP4QJSNUQXlu120Ek17xAmcDg0VWx23BCXDw83nSFa9d7xPk9KGX1VhMG5F04h-18_ZyBoOvvB3qzkaX1qaahyE06_z1_SXmS-mMdUcbxMPyrwqrp6Nyz6VgXHCOHlIGkqr4/s2048/received_661166839428288.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1361" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeD-jgPgj2JABVHo0qxvYKzO1K_PUi4sR3XwTJ0uO5efZ6AmpKE67pB4tOeP4QJSNUQXlu120Ek17xAmcDg0VWx23BCXDw83nSFa9d7xPk9KGX1VhMG5F04h-18_ZyBoOvvB3qzkaX1qaahyE06_z1_SXmS-mMdUcbxMPyrwqrp6Nyz6VgXHCOHlIGkqr4/s320/received_661166839428288.jpeg" width="213" /></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: Do you feel critics play a big part in
how songs are written and / or performed for an artist, in your opinion? Does
it affect you?<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: If by critics you mean whatever is popular to get people "noticed",
yes…actual music critics, no.<span> </span>In this
day in age, critics are normally on the back end of the process (past tense);
marketing and social media are the "present tense" that is more
likely to determine how the masses write and perform music while chasing
popularity. </span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Neither affects me.<span> </span>I've written
music over a couple decades that connects with certain people, and the capacity
of the pool doesn't matter.<span> </span>People still
caring… myself included, is what matters. </span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: There is so much negativity these days
surrounding the music business. Are you ever bothered by what critics, fans,
and even other artists tend to say? Does anything they say actually have
credibility to what's really going on?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: See all of my answers above!<span>
</span>Haha, just kidding!<span> </span>I don't
believe there's any more negativity these days than there was in times past… I
just think it's easier to get overwhelmed… or over saturated with the
negative.<span> </span>Music and the music business
is ebb and flow, and it always comes back around. Sidebar: live music coming
back around full circle is another whole topic - technology i.e. high quality
smartphones and people's need for convenience has forever changed that….<span> </span></span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Neither critics, fans, nor other artists bother me - the fakeness of
much of the so called "art" and all that surrounds it these days
would be the only thing that bothers me.<span>
</span>But none of the aforementioned bothers me enough to think about when
creating the music and bringing that music to life onstage.<span> </span>To that end, it's business as usual for
me.<span> <br /></span></span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: Tell us a little about the upcoming
Execution Order album. What do you feel is the defining aspect of the album that
separates it and the band from everyone else in your opinion?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: The new Execution Order album is just a straight up, violent thrash
album.<span> </span>I set two song writing rules for
myself when I initially approached Chris about enacting some revenge by putting
this band together: <span> </span><span> </span></span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">1) The K.I.S.S. principle (Keep It Simple
Stupid) and...</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">2) It has to be fun.<span> </span>Fun thrash breakdowns, earworm thrash
melodies, thrashtastic riffs, and it has to be fun being able to play these
thrash songs live. Thrash, thrash, thrash...and thrash.<span> </span><br />
<br />
I believe the above part of my answer is what sets it apart if anything.<span> </span>There's somewhat of a lost art form in thrash,
and extreme metal in general, just to keep it simple and fun.<span> </span>I believe that allows for its thrashy luster
to shine through.<span> </span>I hope the listeners
have as much fun listening to the album as we did creating it.<span> </span><br /></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: Do genres really matter when it comes to
creative expression?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: Genres help when attempting to find new music, or any art, to
explore.<span> </span>I like genres, sub genres, and
sub-sub genres! </span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Genres are only important if you are either afraid to get locked into a
particular genre, or if you are afraid to venture outside of that particular
genre.<span> </span></span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
</span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Writing for a specific genre doesn't matter
for me personally - those that listen to the music will determine where it
falls. <span> </span></span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">I love listening to music all across the board, but my creative interest
in writing music doesn't stray too far from thrash and extreme metal.<span> </span>I always feel like "I'm just getting
started" when it comes to writing music, and as long as I enjoy creating
it this much & still have something to say, it's not going to stray that
far.</span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">
CV: How do you feel about artists who genre hop or cross over in an effort to
gain fans? Are they selling out?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: I don't believe genre hopping or crossover is necessarily selling
out, if that's what the artist strives to do through its art.<span> </span>If it's for the sole purpose of reaching a larger
audience and gaining "fame", yeah, that's SELLING OUT in all
caps.<span> </span>But "selling out"
doesn't necessarily have to be a dirty word - to each his own.<br /><br />
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</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: What's been the greatest lesson you
learned being an artist in a band?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: Compromise.<span> </span>Once the song is
written and in the creative phase with other band members, learn to detach from
it.<span> </span>Allow the creative process to take
over to produce the best final outcome. </span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">That is also easy for me to say at this
point, because for the past 17 years between Descendency & Execution Order,
I have been surrounded by incredible musicians for whom I trust.<span> </span><span> </span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">Compromise is an important approach to all
aspects of being in a band.<span> </span>This is all
not to say that there's anything wrong with dictating how your vision plays out.<br />
</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: What more can fans expect to see coming
from you in 2024?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: In 2024 you'll see the release of the new Execution Order album, Execution
Order getting back out in full force on the live circuit, and possibly the
recording of the canned fourth Descendency album.<span> </span>It's going to be a very busy & prosperous
year!<span> </span>I'm very excited to see where
music takes me in 2024.<span> </span></span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">CV: Thanks again, <b>Ef Six</b>, for taking the time to share with our readers. We wish you
all the best and continued success.<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">ES: Thank you…it was my pleasure!</span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
</span></i><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">And if you were wondering what I was listening to while crafting my side
of the interview, as I'm an album guy tried and true, Slayer's “Seasons In The
Abyss” and Run DMC's “King Of Rock” albums were devoured in their entirety…'til
next time.<span> <i><br /></i></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: white; line-height: 107%;">Check out <b>Execution Order</b> at</span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
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</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us!<b><br />
</b><br />
CV: Describe your definition of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the
band’s sound and style</b> and how does that definition uniquely describe <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the music</b>?</span></i><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif""><br />
<b>Franck Carducci</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">: I heard a lot of
people are calling us “Theatrical Rock” and I rather like that label. What you
can expect from us is </b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">a lot of fun, a lot of
smiles, and a lot of visual effects.<br />
I always tend to think that even if the music is awesome, when you’re gonna ask
people to go out, buy a ticket and come to the show, music alone is not enough.
If it’s just for the music, they’ll be better off listening to a quality
recording sitting comfortably on their sofa at home.<br />
So I gotta give them more than just the music. I want my show to be a real
visual experience for the audience. Costumes, make-up, staging, lighted-wings,
laser-gloves, hats…you name it!<br /><br /></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"" style="color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ejBuYRxM_XTzfBZCp6Ohde6YmQe_AF8mSWm9kh6Umz-7Aox36gPjuJUnV6HkO77ooyhDnYj-smWVBWZ8qO18fx8Me76xsq3l2eMt4ZybsiQ-hfBmTzgX5mKPuamJnJMPqJkLG1hrihGUdcq8vNQrWBbF6Uza2PJlNFUracECdWK6U8ALBOH2mmw0FYfP/s2048/FC%20&%20TFS%20by%20Martin%20Reijman%201.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ejBuYRxM_XTzfBZCp6Ohde6YmQe_AF8mSWm9kh6Umz-7Aox36gPjuJUnV6HkO77ooyhDnYj-smWVBWZ8qO18fx8Me76xsq3l2eMt4ZybsiQ-hfBmTzgX5mKPuamJnJMPqJkLG1hrihGUdcq8vNQrWBbF6Uza2PJlNFUracECdWK6U8ALBOH2mmw0FYfP/s320/FC%20&%20TFS%20by%20Martin%20Reijman%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">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?</span></i><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif""><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FC: Of course, social media has helped a
lot develop this connection in the last 10 years or so. We have a very strong
bound with our fans, and I'd say, especially in the UK where they created a
Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/511504582615687">Franck
Carducci UK Fans</a> and the members always come up with great ways to support
the band. They even made special t-shirts to wear at concerts … how cool is
that?</b></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">Personally
I'm more interested by the human side of it. I love to hang around with fans at
gigs. Of course we don't always have a lot of time for that, but I'm doing my
best to meet the fans before and after the show, take pictures with them, have
a drink, etc.…</span></b><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">CV:
Is fan interaction an important part of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the
band’s</b> inner culture?</span></i><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif""><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FC: 100%. We spend an awful lot of time interacting,
exchanging chatting, taking pics with our fans. And we take real pleasure in
doin' so!</b></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">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?</span></i><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif""><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FC: I'd say most of the time, it's
possible. In a few very rare cases, we have to set up limits not to cross. I,
for one, do not put a lot of personal things on social networks, so I don't
really have that kind of issues.</b></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">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?</span></i><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif""><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FC: I'm pretty sure that's the case.<br />
It might also be that, rules and laws are so difficult for foreign bands to
come and play in the US, that makes it almost impossible for an indie non-US
band to play there. <br />
<br />
So I guess, fans there, are aware they're probably never gonna see their fav
foreign bands live (unless it's a big act of course) that it creates a sense of
lack I suppose. That's only my opinion though, and I'm not American!</b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br />
<br />
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?</i><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FC: Well, for sure, it has made everyone
think they can be an artist, that's for sure. Whether or not they really are a
real artist (just because they have a lot of views on Instagram. that's another
question. ;) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Success and art are not
necessarily related!<br />
But I agree the lines have been blurred a little bit</b></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">CV:
How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and
one who sets them?</span></i><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif""><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FC: I'm probably neither of them. :) But
I suppose artists who set trends don't care at all about trends. They are above
trends.</b></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; margin: 14pt 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4x2j8Xbumo0oxyz9aP-nIv5lFa3ksBvip61PsrtS8LGP6ReHGNxLh68yUYk1h6qXE_wH_bPvXYHOZsQtYCXlaQY-MYFdKXxKJfS-9G56-BUFIbjMalb_wUQnOYHrf4aS5vRgH0PcYHWK7RgM4xqT6iVPcW_aK-5BtL3hA6l_VwRVGV3VGxwXjzhQN8Lw/s2652/FC%202024%20UK%20Tour%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2652" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4x2j8Xbumo0oxyz9aP-nIv5lFa3ksBvip61PsrtS8LGP6ReHGNxLh68yUYk1h6qXE_wH_bPvXYHOZsQtYCXlaQY-MYFdKXxKJfS-9G56-BUFIbjMalb_wUQnOYHrf4aS5vRgH0PcYHWK7RgM4xqT6iVPcW_aK-5BtL3hA6l_VwRVGV3VGxwXjzhQN8Lw/s320/FC%202024%20UK%20Tour%20(1).jpg" width="241" /></span></a><span style="color: white;"><b></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">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?</span></i><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif""><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FC: Sub-Genres are made for fans. I
guess it's reassuring! Fans always need to put etiquette on bands. Music
business people as well I suppose, in order to target the right niche. (Most)
musicians don't care about etiquette. They just make music that's in their
soul and blood, call it whatever you like! I don't think it has divided
audiences though. To me they're just labels.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</b></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p style="break-before: page; margin-bottom: 14.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 14.0pt; margin: 14pt 0in; page-break-before: always;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">CV: What can fans expect to see
coming next from you?<br />
</span></i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"">FC: </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">After
releasing an acoustic album as a duo with Mary Reynaud + a live album with my
Fantastic Squad in 2023, I'm now currently working on my next studio album.<br />
In the meantime, we'll be touring the UK in 2024:</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"" style="color: white; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;">FEB-28 : LONDON - The Bedford<br />
FEB-29 : SWINDON - The Victoria<br />
MAR-01 : PORT TALBOT - Seaside Social & Labour Club<br />
MAR-02 : STOURPORT - Fusion Festival<br />
MAR-03 : SOUTHAMPTON - The 1865<br />
MAR-06 : LEICESTER - The Musician<br />
MAR-07 : LIVERPOOL - Cavern Club<br />
MAR-08 : GLASGOW - Ivory Blacks<br />
MAR-09 : NEWCASTLE - Innisfree Sports & Social Club<br />
MAR-10 : OUNDLE - Queen Victoria Hall</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"" style="line-height: 115%;">CV: Thanks again for taking some time
and talking. It is greatly appreciated.</span></i><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"" style="line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FC: </b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Verdana","sans-serif"" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;">Well
I hope to see a lot of you at one of our gigs.</span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
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Check out<b> Franck Carducci </b>at:</span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! </i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Describe your definition of the band’s sound and
style and how does that definition uniquely describe the music?<b><br />
</b></i><b>Kevin</b><b>: We are
post-punk, which for us means we are influenced by aspects of punk, we are what
came after punk. Some parts of punk music that we are influenced by are:<span> </span>The DIY ethic.<span> </span>Record and release your own music. Anyone can
write songs. Everyone has something to say. We are also independent and heavily
involved in our recordings and production, our artwork, and our photography.
And our music is dark, as we are influenced by bands that were moody,
apprehensive and had a mysterious ambience.<span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: We were once called Heavy Metal’s answer to the
Smiths. But to be honest, we don’t label the music we create. That is up to
others to do so. There are aspects of metal in our music, but we are not
strictly a metal band. There are lots of music styles woven into the music we
create. And we have a diverse range of influences and they all feed into the songs
we write. We try to be unique, and using synths and sounds helps us achieve
that. But we also fit into several genres. Ultimately, we are a rock band, but
I’d leave it to journalists and reviewers and fans to label us. They are better
at doing that.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Kevin</b><b>: If the
music and songs are genuine, then you can definitely connect with the audience
and the listeners. As a fan of music, when I like a song, I connect with it.
But there are different levels of connection. A song that you cannot stop
playing because you find it so good, that is possible. Can we write songs that
connect with people, I believe we can. The only dilemma artists face today is
that there are so many songs to listen to, it is not possible for listeners to
give every song a chance. So only a small number of songs make connections with
listeners, while others are simply not heard.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: There are songs that stay with you, and sometimes
stay within your mind for life. These are rare but it can happen with any song.
I expect every artist wants to write songs that connect with listeners. But
there are always songs that standout on albums. Sometimes it is not easy to
identify those particular songs. But with streaming stats and video views, you
get some indication of what is resonating with people.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Is fan interaction an important part of the
band’s inner culture?<br />
</i><b>Kevin</b><b>: We
write songs for people to listen to. If they hear it and like it, they become
fans. I don’t expect anyone to like every song we write. We are </b><b>avail</b><b>able to interact with fans if they want to find out
more about how we create music and write songs. Within reason, we can interact
with fans. I’d expect more popular bands to have difficulty with this as it is
not always possible to engage with fans all the time. But creating art of any
kind requires others to interact with it and get something out of it. It is an
important facet of a band’s existence. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: We have a simple approach to writing songs. We
write songs and filter the good ones, and we release those songs, making them
available to whoever might like them. Our listenership is limited due to the
type of music we play but we get a kick out of the songs. And we hope there are
other people that enjoy them too. We are music fans so we know how satisfying
and engaging songs and music can be. The experience of pleasure from an amazing
song is hard to surpass.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Kevin</b><b>: I
suppose it depends on how popular you are. Engaging with a few hundred people
is possible, but if a band has hundreds of thousands of fans it might be more
difficult. I am sure an effort can be made to interact with fans even at this
level. It depends on the band and the music they play. Some fans do not require
interaction. But there are lots of ways bands and fans can interact. I’m sure
all bands like downtime with friends and family. They need to switch off at
times and step back. But there is no excuse for not being able to engage with
fans in different situations. The more popular you become it is inevitable that
you will lose some of your personal privacy.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: Personal privacy is important, but if you do get
a large following it will become more difficult. Some musicians encourage fan
interaction. It depends on the music you create and what your fans expect of
you. For us it is not an issue and is unlikely to be a problem. We tend not to
be self-promoting ourselves but promote the songs and music instead. But if we
put a lot of ourselves into our music, then the engagement can get more
intense. You will find that a lot of what we sing about is cryptic and obscure,
so we are not actively opening ourselves up to scrutiny as people.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Martin</b><b>: There
are large differences in music styles worldwide, but I feel our genre and
approach is universal, and should appeal to most cultures, especially with
younger people that have access to a large amount of rock and pop music. So, I
would not see any problems with our music being played on radio in Chile or
Japan. There are audiences for what we do in every country. And as for the
value of music, gigs seem to be the main source of income for a lot of bands
now, but merchandise is important too. <br />
<br />
So, the value of recorded music has been reduced as lots of people have access
to it now but do not pay for this. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Getting
people to listen to your songs is essential.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Kevin</b><b>: Music is meaningful and compatible in most
countries, especially in certain genres. There are traditional forms of music
that are beloved and loved in specific countries and cultures, but what we do
is accepted and loved in most cultures. As for the value of music and the
income generated by musicians, it will depend on the country’s economy and how
much disposable income fans have. And with streaming, lots of people don’t
expect to pay for music to listen to it. So, musicians have to use a variety of
means to generate income from the music they create. But I believe music has a
value, so, musicians should be rewarded in some way for creating it.<br /><br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9o6qbTvXqcUGVuW1yTFtzzoa7TGMSLy2q-nFRD6NE6DxqB_yuNK1BxO36TLyGokWuGx7pnJrV8Raj3jGJ2Jh1ic6ahCxBsE1zg1PgI0DeuEnk69JUTiAfHfsvtm-nFSHJ4AE-g8rwivz_d6sXJGRrFj8GBfkvvGlZmljxnS4xQXrsFTKe7ZCfHCQ65yhR/s1500/Movment%20PR%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9o6qbTvXqcUGVuW1yTFtzzoa7TGMSLy2q-nFRD6NE6DxqB_yuNK1BxO36TLyGokWuGx7pnJrV8Raj3jGJ2Jh1ic6ahCxBsE1zg1PgI0DeuEnk69JUTiAfHfsvtm-nFSHJ4AE-g8rwivz_d6sXJGRrFj8GBfkvvGlZmljxnS4xQXrsFTKe7ZCfHCQ65yhR/s320/Movment%20PR%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></span></span></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Kevin</b><b>: We sing
in English so that will impact listeners in different languages. I listen to
music in different languages so I have no problem with that. It can still be
enjoyed. I’d say genres of music affect the appeal of songs just as much. There
is an attraction to bands that are from different countries. But for what we
do, the genre is important. Yes, the US audiences are important to us but so
are European audiences and South American audiences. We don’t really
differentiate between audiences. If we can make our music available anywhere in
the world, there will be somebody there that likes it. Perhaps there is a
slight favoring of bands that are from a different country but I think the
quality of the song and the connection it has with the listener is more
important. If a song in German sounds great and clicks with people, that is
what matters.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: Rock and Pop music is appealing in most
countries. Perhaps music in languages other than English are more captivating
in countries where that language is spoken, but English is acceptable in lots
of countries. So bands that have a natural appeal internationally are more
engaging and will attract fans everywhere, regardless of the native language of
the listener. There is an attraction to bands from overseas or music that has
an unfamiliar flavor. <br />
</b><i><br />
<span>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?</span></i><b><br />
<span>Kevin</span>: Yes, of course. It is so
much easier to create music, to write songs, to record them professionally and
mix them. And even more importantly it is really easy to release music. Digital
releases are easier to distribute. But that means there is a huge amount of
music been released every day. So, the challenge now is getting people to
listen to your music. But from our punk viewpoint, we believe everyone can be
an artist. Why not? It is not a competition. It is about expressing your ideas.
Anyone can create something, using their imagination, their own ideas. And it
can be brilliant!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: Music is art to me. Writing a song makes you an
artist. Whether it is good or not does not really matter. Creating something
new from your own mind is what I am intrigued by…judging whether it is good or
not does not take from the fact that something has been created. It is easier
to become an artist, and this is not a bad thing. We all have access to our own
minds. Express yourself.<br />
</b><i><br />
<span>CV: How would you describe the
difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?</span></i><b><br />
<span>Kevin</span>: I believe that creating
something unique to yourself is an important part of being an artist. Copying
someone’s art or music is not art in itself. Re Imagining someone’s song. I
think all art should have its own unique stamp. So, I would not encourage
artists to follow trends. I embrace unique forms of art. But being influenced
by someone’s music or songs is not bad either. You should always put some of
yourself into music, even if it is similar to other artists.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: Some bands mimic songs and sounds they like. That
just happens. We are trying to be unique, but I am sure our influences are part
of our sound. We follow our own instincts when writing songs. Our influences
play a part in our style of music, but we do try and create something that is
unique to us. We have no interest in being part of a scene. Our label is called
Distort The Scene. </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?<br />
</i><b>Kevin</b><b>: I quite
like sub genres. It narrows down the music to the styles I like. It can be
difficult to sift through lots of music in a small number of genres that you do
not really like, in order to find great new music…the more precise a genre the
better. I think music fans have unique tastes. And I quite like the idea of
Movment having a small committed fanbase.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: Sub-genres are necessary as music has evolved a
lot, and there is a lot of fusion of music genres. And we, and other bands, do
not necessarily fit into a specific genre. So, I usually describe bands using
multiple genres and adjectives. It makes more sense when you are trying to
create something new and unique. It is probably easier for blogs and magazines
and radio if a band can fit in a box. Has it weakened music by having too many
genres. I’m not sure that it has. It means music has a better description and
makes it easier to find what you like.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: What can fans expect to see coming next from
you?<br />
</i><b>Kevin</b><b>: We
wrote our latest album, Reinvention, over a year ago, and it was mixed and
mastered by the Summer. It has been released in November 2023, so we are
working on new songs already. We have 6 songs which are ready to be recorded,
and we hope to start writing our 4<sup>th</sup> album during the 1<sup>st</sup>
half of 2024.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin</b><b>: We will release some new singles between January
and June 2024. And we will start writing new songs for our next album early next
year. So you can expect new material from Movment very soon.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: Thanks again for taking some time and talking.
It is greatly appreciated.</i><span><br />
</span><b>Kevin: No problem. Thanks for asking the questions.
And I hope the readers know a bit more about Movment and our motivations when
writing songs.</b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Martin: Yeah, thanks for giving us the opportunity
to connect with new fans. I hope they listen to Movment and get in touch with
us if they like what we are doing.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Check out<b> Movment </b>at:</i><b><i> </i></b><i><br />
Official Website - <a href="https://www.movment.ie">https://www.movment.ie</a><br />
Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/movment">https://twitter.com/movment</a><br />
Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/movmentie">https://www.facebook.com/movmentie</a><br />
Instagram - <a href="https://instagram.com/movmentie">https://instagram.com/movmentie</a><br />
TikTok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@movmentie">https://www.tiktok.com/@movmentie</a><br />
Threads - <a href="https://www.threads.net/@movmentie">https://www.threads.net/@movmentie</a><br />
Soundcloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/movment">https://soundcloud.com/movment</a><br />
Band Record Label Shop - <a href="https://www.distortthescene.com/shop">https://www.distortthescene.com/shop</a></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://linktr.ee/distortthescene">https://linktr.ee/distortthescene</a><br />
<a href="https://linktr.ee/movmentie">https://linktr.ee/movmentie</a></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Movment
on Spotify - <a href="https://spoti.fi/3GdN5oK">https://spoti.fi/3GdN5oK</a></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Distort
The Scene on YouTube<br />
<a href="https://bit.ly/46tNtu7">https://bit.ly/46tNtu7</a></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUSpTjgkndm7T1ADC9Is_oEZi6VEAB-233YiXejbl0bmCYMRaL11EpnqWRMguJxdRynTaD0Q9e3xoE1kWcQb1vD5BKoPH7AGFVGdjb0wDvuud77Km2P6wohSX4MIu-PkYiH37UUUj-F_XBWqFciJcE8thCxTcwQBhEAZAEfHhNRE2yYemfL32o-6OJr9B/s2048/XIII%20Doors%20PR%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUSpTjgkndm7T1ADC9Is_oEZi6VEAB-233YiXejbl0bmCYMRaL11EpnqWRMguJxdRynTaD0Q9e3xoE1kWcQb1vD5BKoPH7AGFVGdjb0wDvuud77Km2P6wohSX4MIu-PkYiH37UUUj-F_XBWqFciJcE8thCxTcwQBhEAZAEfHhNRE2yYemfL32o-6OJr9B/w400-h400/XIII%20Doors%20PR%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">By Mick Michaels</span></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to
chat with us! </span></i></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Describe your definition of <b>the band’s sound and style</b> and how does
that definition uniquely describe <b>the
music</b>?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DJ O’Sullivan: Thanks for having us! We’ve jokingly started describing
ourselves as metal-pop. Musically I feel we’re pretty heavy but we have
melodic, clean vocals. Band-wise, I think we fit somewhere in the realm of
Alter Bridge and Alice in Chains, with some other influences thrown into the
mix!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3T4etvIyOY6R_KB3Xk_VwNhRzZezJmLXRtZ0VxeRgavpvf3ZO1ZBgIG72VEWvxrMsUkd-eLPacC73MC4l9SQhGiA3JU_fcJhun21U_vpx9xy2icuiU2jn_bfdjL3Fiftyi5TZ8dzlm2l4HuJVUhEZKigrtEdKyMm9eTErbdyHN57bNxXXKXj37WvvZ2v/s2048/XIII%20Doors%20PR%201.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3T4etvIyOY6R_KB3Xk_VwNhRzZezJmLXRtZ0VxeRgavpvf3ZO1ZBgIG72VEWvxrMsUkd-eLPacC73MC4l9SQhGiA3JU_fcJhun21U_vpx9xy2icuiU2jn_bfdjL3Fiftyi5TZ8dzlm2l4HuJVUhEZKigrtEdKyMm9eTErbdyHN57bNxXXKXj37WvvZ2v/s320/XIII%20Doors%20PR%201.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: In today’s social media world it’s definitely easier to connect
with fans! If you think back to the early 70s you think of mysterious figures
like Jimmy Page, or Jimi Hendrix that you would only get a glimpse of either on
a stage or in the odd interview…Nowadays artists like us are accessible online
so connecting with fans is much more normal!<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Is fan interaction an important part
of <b>the band’s</b> inner culture?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: Definitely! Without fans we wouldn’t be able to do what we’re
doing. We make the music, but the fans make it possible and we’re ever grateful
for anyone that helps us on this journey.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: That’s an interesting question…I think in terms of our level of
band it’s absolutely achievable. Not sure how viable that is for bands that
play stadiums or arenas…I’m sure they have a much more difficult time trying to
balance the two.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: I think across the globe now music has become a free
commodity…Nobody has to pay for it anymore and there are endless hours of
amazing stuff out there. To be completely honest with you I’m not sure if it’s
viewed differently across the world. I know in Ireland there’s still a great
live scene for all genres of music. In India, Hindustani Classical is revered
and highly respected, but I think in general across the world music is highly
respected, but it is now free!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: I do think we have international appeal! From viewing our Spotify
metrics we do have listeners from all over the globe which is really humbling
to see. Being Irish, I feel that American audiences will really warm to us!
Some of the album tracks do have some ethnic and traditional elements which
might intrigue people. We’ll have to wait and see.</span></b><i><span><br />
<br />
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?<br />
</span></i><b><span></span></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgviHUfpy6115USvs3IXsnbF_4wyDtA-I0La4pUCtjBznnlxezhL9-XdtXwomqeQKx4oX7L6p7i-4AyX8g_vqwvbAQI4YJjE6n05IGq_u2hJaUmnt0QSIgwxB8SvSrqPOvsjwUe2wLyRFBHfKzu2IYL3PWADMmlbc1sil0VNtXdlrm86Lz-BVrz-qjIxryB/s2048/XIII%20Doors%20PR%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgviHUfpy6115USvs3IXsnbF_4wyDtA-I0La4pUCtjBznnlxezhL9-XdtXwomqeQKx4oX7L6p7i-4AyX8g_vqwvbAQI4YJjE6n05IGq_u2hJaUmnt0QSIgwxB8SvSrqPOvsjwUe2wLyRFBHfKzu2IYL3PWADMmlbc1sil0VNtXdlrm86Lz-BVrz-qjIxryB/s320/XIII%20Doors%20PR%202.jpg" width="213" /></a></span></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span>DOS: It’s difficult to say. For sure, musicians are no longer just
musicians anymore…you have to maintain a constant social media presence, keep
on top of marketing, keep writing - and then you’ll see some 14 year old virtuoso
on the internet that makes you want to quit! The playing field has definitely
been leveled with digital technology which is a good and bad thing in my
opinion. It gives everyone an equal opportunity, but it also means there’s much
more “noise” so it’s harder to stand out.</span></b><i><span><br />
<br />
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: I mean each route can be viable depending on one's goals.
Personally, I’ve never been much of a trend follower…when I sit down to write,
I just want to create the best art that I can, I’m not really concerned whether
it’s trendy or not.<br /></span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: I don’t think so…I think there is just so much more music around
nowadays because of how easy it is to publish nowadays…us humans love
categorizing products so I think sub-genre upon sub-genre get created because
of this.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: What can fans expect to see coming
next from you?<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: In 2024 we plan on releasing our debut album followed by lots of
gigging! Keep an eye out on our social media for more info.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Thanks again for taking some time and
talking. It is greatly appreciated.<br />
</span></i><b><span>DOS: Thanks so much for having us!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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Check out<b> XIII Doors </b>at:<b> </b></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #00000a; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw7wgnG-1_NdYyekH5g_o7vGEnwxsk9w1hnLGge9GgzpPPIOa9yv9fk81eArSBEG1sZUMqD3wRU27U_oqzLRJtz5HiSYakJHOfJwI-1hCa8_EqODglzSU0OQTnMn8A6mcPdIL4V6nnaJV78YI6ZEdUJRnMxxHqm-nvnezb40_D4i1YTqrfNrz48Js7AKHR/s1723/BTG%20Band%20Pic%202%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="1723" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw7wgnG-1_NdYyekH5g_o7vGEnwxsk9w1hnLGge9GgzpPPIOa9yv9fk81eArSBEG1sZUMqD3wRU27U_oqzLRJtz5HiSYakJHOfJwI-1hCa8_EqODglzSU0OQTnMn8A6mcPdIL4V6nnaJV78YI6ZEdUJRnMxxHqm-nvnezb40_D4i1YTqrfNrz48Js7AKHR/w640-h426/BTG%20Band%20Pic%202%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">By Mick Michaels</span></span></b></span><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></i></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The Cosmick
View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us! <br />
</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CV: Describe your definition of <b>the band’s sound and style</b> and
how does that definition uniquely describe <b>the music</b>?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Chad Jensen: </span></b><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">People describe Bridge The Gap’s sound as very
90s skatepunk. It’s an apt description because we’re kids from the 90s who
started our musical journey in that glorious decade. Our sound and influences
are definitely rooted there.</span></b><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">
</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ: I would say that it’s
achievable. I feel very connected to many of my favorite artists/bands. That
connection, frankly, starts with the music itself. No social media post, reel,
or meme can hold a candle to the bio-chemical process of a listener bonding to
a song. It can save lives. It can certainly change lives. I would say that’s
where Bridge The Gap has started relative to bonding/connecting with our fans.
Yes, savvy social media and a great live performance are part of the equation,
but it starts with the tunes. </span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">
CV: Is fan interaction an important part of <b>the band’s</b> inner
culture?<br />
</span></i><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ: Absolutely. We’d still be
making music, probably, if all we did was publish it and send it out into the
void without ever hearing a peep back. But the interaction, feedback, and bond
we get from the audience who receives our music is edifying and, frankly,
addictive, which keeps us going. </span></b><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">
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?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ:
Yes. But every artist’s personal space boundaries are different.</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ:
Honestly, I don’t really have a great answer to this. Some areas of the world
seem to love Bridge The Gap’s genre of music more than others. But I think one
thing that’s universal about the human condition is the impact music has on us.
That crosses any and all geographical and cultural boundaries.</span></b><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ: Hard to say, as we’re an
American band.</span></b><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">
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?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ:
Content creation can be a form of artistry, especially in the sense that it
creates something out of nothing. But I don’t view it that way generally. It
can’t be art unless it’s a work that is open to interpretation from the
listener, viewer, or reader. </span></b><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ:
There’s the vanguard and then there’s the cavalry. There’s the trail-blazer and
then there are the travelers who will follow and make use of that path.</span></b><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">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?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ:
Perhaps. But with only a few exceptions, I don’t see this as theme that
permeates punk rock much. That’s one of the things I love most about punk,
regardless of the sub-genres thereof. The artists are generally fearless.
However, cancel culture has created a self-censoring phenomenon throughout all
forms of music, and I know that includes punk on some level.</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CV: What can fans expect to see coming next from you?</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ: Bridge The Gap’s immediate
focus is to make more music and hit the road in 2024.</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CV: Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly
appreciated.</span></i><span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">CJ: Thank you for the opportunity.
These were some thoughtful questions that made me think.</span></b>
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</span></span></p><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>The Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to
chat with us! </span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Describe your definition of <b>the band’s sound and style</b> and how does
that definition uniquely describe <b>the
music</b>?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: I'd call it atmospheric and melodic instrumental music in
the post-rock/metal realm. I'm influenced by loads of different artists so I
hope that sets my music apart somewhat.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: I think it's achievable, but obviously on social media
it's very different and I don't play live so I don't really get to talk to them
in person. I've spoken to a few online though, and they have all been very
nice. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Is fan interaction an important part
of <b>the band’s</b> inner culture?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: I'd say so. I love talking to people about music in
general so please don't hesitate to reach out!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: I think so, but it helps setting boundaries for yourself
on what you're happy and willing to discuss. And it's probably wise to not be
on social media ALL the time!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: Very good question. I think the main difference is the
type of music that's part of the mainstream in each country/culture. Black
metal, for example, is pretty much mainstream in Norway these days, but very
much underground everywhere else.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujcuW0VSEtYmaTRmOoYG8wiGY8vX0_54_aaHymuH9irEy_TMo3fBXoe2vnnnN4ZCBf4KvCYJuO24XLnrug8MzogAVNsIA9v2rzNnrJ07FzovTLbzKYU3K5IIcF8GmW5fWFQ6oIG871YtesYDO3bnIxQhu-vSDlzUlTOiZ_pnURpr7cEy2O52VOjkO3-av/s4501/Sol%20PR%201.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4501" data-original-width="4500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujcuW0VSEtYmaTRmOoYG8wiGY8vX0_54_aaHymuH9irEy_TMo3fBXoe2vnnnN4ZCBf4KvCYJuO24XLnrug8MzogAVNsIA9v2rzNnrJ07FzovTLbzKYU3K5IIcF8GmW5fWFQ6oIG871YtesYDO3bnIxQhu-vSDlzUlTOiZ_pnURpr7cEy2O52VOjkO3-av/s320/Sol%20PR%201.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: It obviously depends very much on the person, but I think
some people are drawn more to international artists than others. The language
barrier is obviously a big issue, and that just depends on the importance the
listener puts on being able to understand the lyrics. Obviously you don't have
that issue with instrumental music, and melody is pretty much universal.</span></b><i><span><br />
<br />
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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: Well, it's given a lot more people the opportunity to be
an artist. Being able to record high quality music at home without expensive
equipment means that the lines have blurred somewhat. </span></b><i><span><br />
<br />
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?<br />
</span></i><b><span><b></b>Solnedgang: All artists are influenced by other artists, so it just
comes down to what and who your influences are and how you apply that to your
own music. If you just copy one artist or genre isn't great, but if you combine
two different genres, for example, that might be considered trend-setting…Blackgaze
comes to mind. There is also a question about who is setting the trends and who
is popularizing them.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>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?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: I can see both sides. There is always going to be a
sub-genre you've never heard of, but if you really enjoy a particular type of
music it can make it easier to find other artists you will like. Let's use Blackgaze
as an example again: if you like Deafheaven you might also like Alcest. Then
again, you might not – they sound very different, and just happen to share
certain characteristics.</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: What can fans expect to see coming
next from you?<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: I think the next release will be an EP in early 2024,
followed by an album a few months later. </span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>CV: Thanks again for taking some time and
talking. It is greatly appreciated.<br />
</span></i><b><span>Solnedgang: Thank you, these have been some great and thoughtful
questions!</span></b><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span>Check out<b> Solnedgang </b>at: </span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span><a href="https://solnedgang.co.uk/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://solnedgang.co.uk/</span></a></span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p class="normal" style="border: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 14pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span><a href="https://solnedgang.bandcamp.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://solnedgang.bandcamp.com/</span></a></span></i><i><span></span></i></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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</p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALhyphenhyphen6MPJINi4Q3aIT-Y-yfUPxdDIyJ1x_SLGeb_kD2j92Yy0N9QZla0usStMirNO8SlTD8OpK0R5M5NMblSuSnsFvfQfCIzmUpYVAhyphenhyphenO5slsEwU-KrzjgyeToia_IG1UEmRoDMYwwEZXp8dGy6xF89epPJbMnjsdZloSjFIsU2laSnaEMkjdifoag_ukx/s2768/header%20GTL%20field%20serious%20shot%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2768" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALhyphenhyphen6MPJINi4Q3aIT-Y-yfUPxdDIyJ1x_SLGeb_kD2j92Yy0N9QZla0usStMirNO8SlTD8OpK0R5M5NMblSuSnsFvfQfCIzmUpYVAhyphenhyphenO5slsEwU-KrzjgyeToia_IG1UEmRoDMYwwEZXp8dGy6xF89epPJbMnjsdZloSjFIsU2laSnaEMkjdifoag_ukx/w640-h428/header%20GTL%20field%20serious%20shot%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />By Mick Michaels</span></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The
Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to <b>The
Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder</b>! Thanks for taking some time to chat with
us! <br />
<br />
CV: Describe your definition of <b>the
band’s sound and style</b> and how does that definition uniquely describe <b>the music</b>?</span></i><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: We describe ourselves as new wave pop rock, but the central
theme to what we do is music you can feel to. Hopefully people feel we have a
distinctive sound. It is not for me to say really...</b></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: I would say that audience/artist connection is even more so
now. With social media we are literally asking to be stalked when you think
about it!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Is fan interaction an important part of <b>the
band’s</b> inner culture?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: 100%! Music is made to be shared and to see people from all
over the world love what we have poured our hearts and souls into is so
rewarding. I can’t wait to do that ion the real at some shows!<br /><br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKtyeytpgp2ZrnysVV3KyZX7KzpQoozIIuaVMOi4AjgDnGISn69bqkYW7psT1c5NBkkac4xfaNPuesoGMwTI7ePM0eod_c5aedGZ9-UzLxY-DAiugVSEvLzY5odtZLHjqMvbsWMo256QN_RRY49x_T1q1fpcc2c3_z82NSYQ41C0uby-PwAJ-lkaEocEx/s2768/GTL%20lead%20photo.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2768" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKtyeytpgp2ZrnysVV3KyZX7KzpQoozIIuaVMOi4AjgDnGISn69bqkYW7psT1c5NBkkac4xfaNPuesoGMwTI7ePM0eod_c5aedGZ9-UzLxY-DAiugVSEvLzY5odtZLHjqMvbsWMo256QN_RRY49x_T1q1fpcc2c3_z82NSYQ41C0uby-PwAJ-lkaEocEx/s320/GTL%20lead%20photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: Of course! I am pretty good at telling people when they have
crossed my boundaries! Most people are not actually dicks so it’s cool.</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: This is an especially good question for us as our singer is
Portuguese and, whilst there are many things that are wonderful about the
Portuguese culture (my wife is also from Portugal), a respect for the arts is
most certainly not one of them! That is why he left to pursue a career in music
in the UK. <br />
<br />
You just don’t realize how much we respect the arts in this country until you
leave it … or how good we are at it! Just think of all the biggest artists and
bands ever...90% of them are either British or American. Seriously, do it and
if you have not had that eureka moment then you are about to!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>That
is why it is crazy that the government look so dimly on music and art in the
UK. They want to compete against Singapore in stem subjects when we literally
smash the arts! Weird not to play to your strengths really I’d say...</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: Who knows. We are getting a lot of interest from South
America. I would love to tour there! Plus we have French, Spanish, English,
Portuguese and Arabic all covered in this band….so I don’t thin k we will get
lost on tour! ;)</b><i> <br />
<br />
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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: Well, I think someone dancing in their pants on TikTok and
what we do are not really comparable … mind you, if you ever take a walk around
the Tate gallery in London and sees what passes for art there nowadays then
sure, why not? <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2YYHW8u5BaEknb9-7My1fcUDkWQ1UWqyNT_LF-yC4rFdsn8GMTdz2wUNRjm4wQ2m7Jvm4L6Jtf2LcPIkjZD8_L6O8VI6_ERnVenoLIKvCrfFcUzjDpQkYZh1yRtsBE3qsZSX78_p_M5bjEPLunccIB6wJ-fSnvvkrX-Nd9Ghg6wrY40b3MS0aX15vJJL/s2768/GTL%20Jump.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2768" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2YYHW8u5BaEknb9-7My1fcUDkWQ1UWqyNT_LF-yC4rFdsn8GMTdz2wUNRjm4wQ2m7Jvm4L6Jtf2LcPIkjZD8_L6O8VI6_ERnVenoLIKvCrfFcUzjDpQkYZh1yRtsBE3qsZSX78_p_M5bjEPLunccIB6wJ-fSnvvkrX-Nd9Ghg6wrY40b3MS0aX15vJJL/s320/GTL%20Jump.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: Having the ability to jump outside your own frame of reference
and look back in is one way to try to stay original and set trends. I think
trends are ultimately set by those who resist convention and want to break the
mold somehow. It is getting harder and harder to do for sure but I like to
think we are giving it a good go. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>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?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: That seems like a loaded question. I assume the person who
wrote the question definitely thinks that! </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Like
most change, there are pro’s and con’s. The biggest con to the way the industry
has changed has been the dilution of art to 1 second attention spans. I think
sometimes people need to remember that ‘Wish you were here’ by Pink Floyd has
at least a 1 minute intro!</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
What can fans expect to see coming next from you?</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: 7 songs written and being prepared in the GTL cauldron. These
ones were held back as they have some absolute hits in there for sure! If we
get the promo right we are, in the words of Michael Cain, going to ‘blow the
bloody doors off!’</b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></span><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>CV:
Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.</i><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Good
Time Locomotive: Thank you! :) </b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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