24OurMusic Magazine December 2014 | Page 22

Republique du Salem’s Talks New Album & Peace in Chaos REPUBLIQUE DU SALEM IS A THREE PIECE ROCK BAND FROM SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL. NO STRANGERS TO THE MUSIC SCENE, THE CHARISMATIC ROCK OUTFIT IS RETURNING IN 2015 WITH AN UPCOMING ALBUM THAT IS SURE TO DELIVER SOMETHING ARTFULLY COLOURFUL. Noting the very people-oriented connotation of the band’s name, “Republique du Salem stands for ‘a place of peace among chaos’” says vocalist David Stracci, and what a noble name for a very striking musical group. And yet, as worldly as their visage sounds, they are in actuality just a humble group of men looking to improve their craft. It’s this balance of humility and worldiness, as well as a very easy-going demeanour that I had the pleasure of encountering, that makes us all the more excited for this Brazilian rock band. When trying to record their upcoming album, drummer Nae Silva described the recording process to be alike to “learning to walk again.” Indeed, this is not a 22 – 24OURMUSIC band that claims to be already high above their ceiling, rather they are constantly working towards that never ending cap, bettering themselves and having fun making good music while they’re at it. With Marc Ford (formerly of Black Crowes) at the helm of the project, there’s definitely something special brewing inside the laboratory of these three enigmatic gentlemen. Check out the interview below for our exclusive interview with this exciting act.