The band is not afraid to go into
some very thorny topics with
these songs. And while there were
predictions not long ago within
the music journalism community
that this would be some golden
age for music that takes a stand
on the issues, it hasn’t really
come to pass. As a young band
seeking to grow an audience,
what has compelled you to go in
that direction? I image there have
been a lot of well-intended critics
who would advise you to not be
so topical?
Oh yes. One thousand percent
we have received “you attract
more bees with honey” and “what
about fans that like your music but
disagree with your stance?” In my
opinion, the best music is music
that stands for something... music
with a purpose. I feel this is the
record we were meant to write. I’m
sure we would do a fine job being
just like everybody else, but that’s
just not who we are. Honestly, I
was expecting a surge in music
that takes a stance as well, but I
definitely haven’t really seen said
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