SOURCE – What is Reverie and how did you come up with that concept? How long was the process of composing and recording this album?
James Marshall (Guitar, Vocals) – Reverie deals with dreams, omens, prophecies, and visions. We are interested in all of these concepts and we feel that they fit the aesthetic of our sound.
SOURCE – Each new album cycle provides its own inspirations and challenges. As you’ve started working on new music, what’s been inspiring you and have you seen any themes developing?
James Marshall (Guitar, Vocals) – We find the best inspiration comes from diving into the art of others and lacing that with your own personal experiences in order to combine something new and relatable. Everything from visual and audio art can and does serve as an inspiration and it’s been really interesting to watch the themes and patterns form. We definitely have a focus on the mystical and psychological and that has come through on all of our work to date.
SOURCE – What was the experience like to create the video for Trace The Omen?
James Marshall (Guitar, Vocals) – We didn’t decide to do the video until the quarantine started actually. Our friend, who made the video, had some interesting challenges due to not being able to leave his house. He got some shots from his yard, created some of it with a digital modeler, and took some stock footage and combined clips. We’re really happy with how it turned out, especially considering the limitations of its creation.
SOURCE – Now there is a lot of uncertainty about the Coronavirus issue, how do you think this COVID-19 affects the music industry and specially the world of music?
James Marshall (Guitar, Vocals) – I think we’ll see a lot of Covid inspired riffs in the years to come. (It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts shows in the near future, too. When shows are allowed again–at least shows as we once knew them–the competition will be fierce. Music lovers and musicians alike are all clamoring to get out and experience live music again.
SOURCE – What impact do you expect this crisis to have on the global jobs market?
James Marshall (Guitar, Vocals) – Not sure, it’s hard to say. I’ll let the experts in the field answer that one. For now, we just feel grateful that we’re able to work given the current state of things.
SOURCE – How has your band adjusted to the monetization of streaming versus the traditional way of selling albums?
James Marshall (Guitar, Vocals) – We don’t make much off of streaming–Bandcamp and our website are pretty much the only way we make money online. We’ve come to expect that the majority of our revenue will not be made on streaming and try to make up for that as best and creatively as we can.
SOURCE – Also you have nice merch for sale, who’s does the designs for your t-shirts?
James Marshall (Guitar, Vocals) – Thanks! We have shirts from various artists–shout outs to David Paul Seymour, Eli Quinn, Mike Calhoun, and Steven Yoyoda. All great and talented guys!
SOURCE – Any last words for our readers, and what are your plans for the near future?
James Marshall (Guitar, Vocals) – Stay safe and wash those horns before you throw em up! Nothing planned for the near future with all the uncertainty, but we’re looking forward to playing Red Crust Festival in the UK May 2021.
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