Suite reviewed their upcoming release from Northern Records, "The Skies Pale in Comparison"( See Suite Review here), and found them to be wildly innovative and fiercely talented. So we were eager to know more about what drives them.
How do you decide on your song subjects?
Much of what we write about are "realtime" issues in our life. Whenever we are working on a song and have the melody already, my mind immediately goes to what has been on my mind as of late or what's in the news. It always has to be something we're passionate about.
Your topics often deal with gritty real life issues (infidelity, counting the cost, etc.), yet your lyrics are somewhat less direct. Could you tell us a bit about your songwriting approach?
We like to be creative and thoughtful in how we say what we want to. It would be easy to be upfront or obvious. We prefer to make people dig into each word and ask, rather than just assume they know after hearing the song a couple times.
What is your favorite type of venue?
We like venues designed for concerts. Could be a club, theatre or church. Just a place that we know will sound good and people are there to hear the music. Makes us feel like we're there for a reason not just background noise at a social event.
Anything you'd like to say to young fans just discovering your music?
Enjoy it and let us know what you think. We love getting feedback both good and bad. Tell all your friends!
"Music is the art of the prophets, the only art that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us." -Martin Luther
For more information on this fresh band and their upcoming release, check out their website.
