Quick Hit Band Interview: The Millennial Club

The Millennial Club at Wild Riot Summer Sessions

Interview with the band. Enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? RnB, jazz-influenced, pop music.

What is your favorite The Millennial Club's lyric and what about it makes it so special? "Alcohol and cigarettes is early death, but something about it calms you down." It's the most special, because it's something we all can relate to. Things in our life that kill us, things we know aren't good for us, that we do anyways because we can't help it.

 Own Q&A. How tall is Jake? Too damn tall.

Quick Hit Band Interview: JEMS

JEMS at Wild Riot Summer Sessions

Interview with the band. Enjoy:

How would you describe your sound? We are an alt/folk band inspired by the sounds of yesteryear in the canyons of LA.

How do you go about combining lyrics and sound? We write what matters to us and the sound we create together has been easily lent to telling stories of all kinds. We like it when the lyrics and music serve the emotional or aesthetic purpose together, but they don’t always have to.

Own Q&A: How did you choose the name JEMS? We came up with our band name by combining our initials. Jessica + Emily + Sarah Margaret = JEMS! We love nature and pull a lot from its naturally occurring motifs and metaphors so to have a name that also parallels something beautiful the earth makes seems fitting. And gems sparkle . . . and rock.

Quick Hit Artist Interview: Ariel Beesley

Ariel Beesley at Wild Riot Summer Sessions

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How would you describe your sound? I’m most inspired by 80s new wave bands, such as Blondie, New Order, and The Cure. So I’d say my sound pulls from those inspirations, but in a modern light.

Is there a specific decision you have made (good or bad) that you feel other bands/artists can learn from? Just be yourself. Don’t sacrifice your true self to get anywhere, you’ll end up exactly where you want to be if you just stay true to yourself.

Quick Hit Band Interview: Flames of Durga

Flames of Durga at Wild Riot Summer Sessions

Interview with the band. Enjoy:

What's the story behind how your band started? As twin sisters, and best friends, we wrote songs together growing up as a means to express ourselves in this crazy human experience. We always wanted to start a band then were faced with death when surviving a brutal car crash. It was a wake-up call and catalyst for starting "Flames Of Durga" and a big reminder of how temporary life is.

For the band and its future, how would you define success? As far as success is concerned it's based on our happiness and fulfillment, BUT touring the world is a big one for us and we cannot wait! The smaller successes include the DIY tours we've done that's given us a thicker skin, more perspective and unforgettable epic times. Our first tour was 14 shows in 15 days up the west coast which kicked our asses and yet we couldn't get enough. We really thrive on the road. Last, but not least, we gauge our success on our band's constant evolution. We never wanna stop growing.

Own thoughts: What inspires our songwriting is the way we see and experience the world. That being said we love to call out ignorance and corruption of society in a way that helps spread awareness and empowerment.