build up to an album. That ap-
proach has gained you nearly
53,000 monthly Spotify listeners
and 3,200 YouTube subscribers.
Those kinds of numbers are very
difficult for a band to obtain and
maintain themselves without a
great deal of tedious hard work
that typically is not as enjoyably
creative and cathartic as the mu-
sic. Do you enjoy that manage-
ment aspect of the band, and if
so, why?
Steve: Outside of us meeting and
realizing we could work well to-
gether musically, we also learned
early on that our non-music spe-
cialties could really benefit us. I’ve
run our social media, Brian has
handled things like graphic de-
sign and photography, and Jeff
has managed finances. Thanks to
us all having specific roles, we’ve
been able to keep things orga-
nized and efficient. I think we all
feel there are pieces we enjoy,
and they certainly allow us to use
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skills we learned while pursu-
ing our degrees, but you’re right
about there being more tedious
parts. That said, dealing with the
tedious parts has been rewarding,
and knowing that our work has
contributed to more than just mu-
sic, but an established brand, has
been a huge motivator.
Given those numbers, as well as
that of your social media engage-
ment, have record labels, agents
and managers expressed interest
in the band, and do you have an
interest in them or do you prefer
to remain DIY and why?
Steve: We’ve received inquiries
over the years from different mu-
sic services, but after working on
something completely in-house
for so long, we really focus on
finding the perfect fit. Each oppor-
tunity we’re a part of is because it
felt natural and like it was meant
to happen when it did. So, if we
feel a genuine connection mov-
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