call for distraction and escapism
in a long time. As a band that has
a clear view about the way the
world is at present, what is the
role of the artist to voice those
concerns?
Everybody is different. For some
people, ignorance is bliss. I don’t
mean to put anybody down by
saying that, it’s just how some
people are more comfortable
living. Personally, it makes me
sick to see the world with such
discourse. I may not be able to
change the world, but if I can
change one person’s world, or
wake one person up, I have to try.
More than anything, I think I can
speak for most artists when I say
that this is an outlet for me. This is
how I cope without exploding. I
take it out on the pen and paper,
then eventually the mic.
What has been the general
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reaction to getting out there and
being forthright and unafraid to
state these concerns?
I’ve heard audience members
say that they admire our ability
to really make a point and stand
for something. I’ve been told the
opposite. Everybody is different.
Some people want to hear
“Gucci gang, Gucci gang, Gucci
gang” six thousand times... some
people want to see the depths
of your soul. It just depends on
who’s listening. I’ve always been
a confrontational person. I’m
peaceful as can be, or I try to be,
but I don’t stand idly by when I see
change is needed.
What are the plans for the band
after February?
We hope to tour. Honestly, our
everything has been put into this
album and its release, but 2019
will be a busy year for us.
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