Quick Hit Band Interview: Wild Powwers

Wild Powwers at the Resident

Interview with the band (with Lupe). Enjoy:

What are some things that are currently influencing your music? Depression, anxiety, lack of sleep, general confusion, impatience, and a LOT of pent up aggression. We realize that sounds shitty, but also feel that artists create their best works when their dissatisfied.

I noticed you're on tour. What are some of the complexities in putting together a band tour? Well, considering we don’t have a booking agent and are doing this 100% DIY, it’s a LOT of head work. We feel lucky to have so many good friends around the country who play in rad bands and help put together shows. It takes several hours of computer work every day, for months before each tour (booking, promoting, getting merch together etc). Also, financially it’s stressful. It’s hard to find a (good) job, that is understanding of the time off needed to tour. Even then, it’s not like you make a bunch of money on the road (unless you are a huge band). You’re lucky to break even. That being said it’s pretty fucking fun and the only thing we wanna do.

The unique thing about our band: we all still love each other (after creating music and touring in a van together for 5 years). And somehow, writing and playing angry music makes us feel much much better about the world.

Quick Hit Artist Interview: Cellars

Cellars at The Resident

Q&A time with the artist (Alle Norton). Hope you enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? I guess I would describe my sound as modern, emotionally driven pop with 70s and 80s influences.

Do you have a favorite music-themed movie, TV show or book and what about it speaks to you? I can't say it's my all-time favorite, but for some reason the movie SLC Punk came to mind. I really enjoyed its portrayal of suburban teenage ennui and the way its characters identified with and defined 'punk', as well as the soundtrack of course.