 How did the band meet?
Dreamwell started in the drive-thru of a Starbucks where our friend Nick worked. While ordering, Justin mentioned he was looking for musicians, and Nick, while still working the drive thru, put him in touch with Ryan on Facebook. They met up a couple of times with our former vocalist before joining up with Anthony and Connor. Anthony was playing in another project with Justin (the two of them have been playing together since they met back in like 2013), and when their old band ended Anthony became the obvious first choice for drums. We found Connor on the internet and convinced them to drive an hour from Boston to meet us at our practice spot in Attleboro. They were definitely sketched out the first time they drove out of the city to a house in the middle of the woods, but they’ve been making the drive every week since. We met our most recent member, K.Z., by playing shows with them while they were another band that Ryan even joined for a little bit. About the same time that we parted ways with our former vocalist and were looking for a replacement, K.Z.’s band was breaking up. The timing of things wasn’t that exact and before K.Z. reached out to us we were already started playing shows with a fill in, but we realized pretty quickly that it wasn’t going to work out with them. So Ryan reached out to K.Z., gave them a demo, and within a week they wrote the lyrics to Painting Myself a Darker Day and performed it with us at their first practice. What is the band's favorite song to play live? We all have different ones that we enjoy either because of the energy, parts, or lyrics that they have, but none of them are released yet. So while you can’t check any of these out, it does give you a peak into what we’re working on and what will be coming your way.
New Releases? We released a new track called Painting Myself a Darker Day a few weeks ago with the help of our friends at Mourning Records. We’ll have another one out in just a couple more, along with a big announcement about future releases What is a cause that the band is passionate about? Since starting we’ve always been pro-LGBTQIA+ rights and pro-labor union movements. These are obviously two very different causes and they impact each of us differently on an individual basis, but they are very personal to us and we collectively view them as important. Everyone, regardless of orientation or identity, deserves to be treated fairly and accepted for who they are, and similarly workers of all backgrounds should be treated fairly and valued for their skills. Also, even though we already cheated and mentioned two causes instead of one, we need to mention a third. The instances of blatant racism within the US are escalating to the point of crisis. This is sickeningly nothing new, but in light of the recent events in Minneapolis it would feel wrong to not mention it. We recognize that we’re privileged and will never experience violent racism like George Floyd did, and in our minds that position of privilege gives us an obligation to speak out against these atrocities and any other racist behavior when we see it. Basically, just give us a hard pass and leave us alone if you’re racist, homophobic or transphobic. Anything you would like our followers to know? We hope everyone is staying safe with everything going on. We’re all looking forward to the day when we can enjoy live music again, both as a band and as people who like going to shows. In the meantime, keep an eye out for us because we will be sharing more new music to help you pass the time in quarantine. Photos By: Jared Shute.
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 How did the band meet?
Ascendence was originally created as an Internet super group following the release the of their debut “The Outlaw” which was released in March of 2017, This release was commercially well received and that caused the band to go live shortly after. What is the bands favorite song to play live? Favorite songs to play live include: 1. The outlaw 2. The outcry 3. Blacklist me 4. Two faced 5. Wasted away New Releases? Blacklist me (released under duckphone records) What is one cause that the band is passionate about? Ascendence is all about pushing boundaries and showing others that you can do whatever you want regardless of what people think of you, never follow masses and always be yourself, and overall do what makes you happy (as long as it’s safe for yourself) Anything you would like our followers to know? Ascendence was recently signed to “Duckphone Records” CEO & founder “Gino Scarim” (front of house for “Dance Gavin Dance” & touring manager for “The Amity Affliction”) and is currently in studio writing new music over the Internet during this quarantine and you can expect new music and content soon!  How did the band meet?
It all started as me playing some solo shows in the Twin Cities. I had been pals with Noah and Wilson for a while because they're all childhood friends with my partner. After asked Wilson if he would be interested in helping me record. Noah, Wilson, and I sat down to play through the songs and knew that it was the start of something really, really good. Noah actually found Alex (Drummer) on craigslist a year ago for another band he's in and we've all been friends from then on. We just recently had the luck to pick up Grace (Bassist) as a mutual on Facebook. What is the bands favorite song to play live? Oh that's a tough one, and we're usually stuck between 2. I like 'Midlife Crisis' because it starts super hollow and just builds into this chaos at the end. Noah and Wilson really like 'Blue and Violet' because it's high energy right off the bat. We usually close with this song, so by the time we play it Noah has usually hopped off of the stage into the audience. New Releases? Y E S. We have a small bandcamp exclusive EP Wislon and I have been working on. We plan to release in a few months with some new songs I've written over this social distance period and a cover. When all of this chaos blows over we'll be able to work on releasing our OG EP. We also have a music video for 'Spirits' coming soon thanks to Keegan Burckhard! What is one cause that the band is passionate about? It's vague, but intersectionality because it's at the core of everything we support. It's important to face the many issues in the world with intersectionality at the forefront because of the overlapping systems of inequality and oppression that exist in our society. Anything you would like our followers to know? We'll be doing some live streams in the coming months on Instagram, whether acoustic or full band. Follow us and stay tuned!  How did the band meet?
I am a solo 1 man band kinda like Trent Raznor from Nine Inch Nails. I hire my friends based on availability and based on who I think fits the band! :D Favorite song to play live? Doors Close https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE4UYmwfaVs New Releases? Yes putting out a new video and song called poison. What is one cause that the band is passionate about? I am passionate about many causes.. I really wish I could fight for equality and for justice for all people. This includes homeless, sick, of color, and everyone. I just want everyone to have freedom to be and follow their passions. I want everyone to live a fair life and not get screwed up by the system; I really was passionate about bands such as System of a Down, Rage Agains the Machines, and punk bands. They all spoke out about the injustices in the world. I want my band to fight against the system and continue to expose world injustices. Anything you would like our followers to know? I am a polish-immigrant kid! I grew up in Poland and moved to Chicago then ended in Los Angeles. People used to tell me I cant be a musician because of where I come from and because im a girl. I never gave up and fought for it. Keep fighting for who and what you want to be. Keep fighting for your dreams.  How did the band meet?
Riley and Aidan met at Columbia College during a group assignment in 2016. Once Aidan wanted to start recording for his new project, he asked to record in Riley's bedroom studio, and the writing partnership was born. Once gigs were on the horizon, Mitch was pulled from Riley's other band Overclocked, Jake was nabbed because Aidan knew him from their previous project Face First, and Austin met Aidan at an Overclocked show and joined the band, probably because of all the whiskey that was had during the show. What is the bands favorite song to play live? Missed Me is the favorite, it's so energetic and the crowd response is always amazing. Best song for live play always New Releases? We just released "Something Wicked" with Pavement Entertainment. It's our first full length album and it's our first label release, so we're super excited about it. What is one cause that the band is passionate about? If there's something we love to promote, it's mental health awareness. A lot of our songs have themes of dealing with mental and emotional problems, and though they may sound destructive at times, we're always trying to find ways to deal with these issues in our songs, and promoting awareness of the many aspects of mental health is something we can do with our art. Anything you would like our followers to know? Go check out the album! It's on Spotify right now! Photo By: Coren McLeod from McLeod Media Company  How did the band meet?
They met in a short-lived punk band. Cassandra was one of the writers in that project. Months after it dissolved neither had found another project yet so Philip decided to send Cassandra a track idea to see if they could find some writing synergy. They did. What is the bands favorite song to play live? Varies - we love "Alive", but we get excited about sharing whatever is the newest one too (even though we're new). New Releases? Just released Social Isolation on April 2nd, only available on Bandcamp right now: https://lightshadows.bandcamp.com/track/social-isolation We have a lot more music on deck. What is one cause that the band is passionate about? One thing we believe in is not being limited by genre. We both love a wide variety of music and believe in openness and inclusiveness rather than narrow, walled groups. Anything you would like our followers to know? We have a website, are on most streaming services and cdbaby/bandcamp. We love comments about people enjoying our music: it made them dance or feel less alone. In this scary time of no gigs, and we're even in separate places, all support is greatly appreciated (and we encourage dancing wildly in front of your pets to our music!)  How did the band meet?
Harrison was doing a solo project and hiring musicians for shows. Carlo responded to an ad, and they've been great friends ever since. Carlo brought on Nathan and Cuni to the project, and we got in the studio with Allan Hessler. After that it was apparent that we should make a band. Carlo and Nathan were down, while Cuni gracefully bowed out. This allowed us to play with Nathan's brother-in-law Andrew, who went on tour with us to Seattle to play Hempfest. Brendan, Nathan's brother, came with us on that tour on trombone as well. We had a great time on the road, but Nathan decided to step down from bass to do his own project Sake of Sound, a killer jazz funk fusion band playing in West LA. Since Nathan's departure Andrew has been playing bass with us, as well as another cool local band Trapdoor Social, and we've been having Cuni on guitar. Our roster varies depending on schedules so we can play more shows, but this is the set up we typically have. What is the bands favorite song to play live? Completely depends on who you ask on what night. I'd say right now Stepping Out, which is coming out this spring with a huge video we're super proud of, has been feeling pretty tight and natural lately. Sometimes it's nice to let loose the punk side a little more and get after it with Tuck Frump or Adrenaline. Clownin' is always solid too. New Releases? Our next release will be the Stepping Out music video, directed by Adam Fynke, starring Jourdan Miller (America's Next Top Model '14), Charley Rossman (Superbad), and Claire Montgomery. It was an awesome project to work on, and we're so excited to release! After that we'll have another single (not sure which one yet) off our upcoming EP Chillenials, which we'll release this Summer before we go on tour to the UK to play Rebellion Fest. What is one cause that the band is passionate about? Music, friendship, surfing, art, movies, politics, food. Same stuff as you probably. Anything you would like our followers to know? Keep going. It gets better, not easier. Photo By: Maxine Bowen  How did the band meet?
I have always had a love for music, ever since I was a small child. My father was in a rock band and taught me a lot, so it’s only fair to put that towards my passion! What is the bands favorite song to play live? My favorite song to play live right now is a now released single, Facade. The song just has such a different feel that makes me just wanna run around stage! New Releases? My new single, Facade, just released! My first EP, EveryBody Wants Me Dead is in the works of being released more towards summer! What is one cause that the band is passionate about? One thing I work towards to remind every person I meet is that they aren’t alone. Everyone goes through something similar at one point in time, and it’s okay to have emotions towards it. I never want anyone to feel alone. Anything you would like our followers to know? I will be working on a small Midwest tour following the release of EBWMD!  How did the band meet?
While I (Rob McCall) was finishing my senior year at Le Moyne College, Corey reached out about doing a video project on Syracuse musicians. During that process, we began writing songs together and recorded our first demos that summer. What is the bands favorite song to play live? Tardigrade is always a fun one because it’s so high energy and normally gets people moving. However, we’ve been playing The Corner since we met, and that song has yet to get old. New Releases? We will be releasing Cruel, a drunken waltz about questioning your actions and yourself during the downfall of a relationship, on April 25th. Later this year we will be releasing our anti-romantic epic Wine Song as well as our debut album Occhiolism. What is one cause that the band is passionate about? Mental Health and the issues surrounding it are becoming more visible and more talked about in the general public, yet it continues to feel taboo. We, as artist, want to take on these social stigmas and make talking about mental health more acceptable. Songs like Unidentifed and Life on the Line, are our response to the discussion and issues of the day. Anything you would like our followers to know? Enjoy the ride! Life is pretty damn great, so turn up the music and chase the things you love.  How did the band meet?
Cj and Dan started jamming in 2010 playing hard rock songs until they heard In Flames album Sounds of a Playground Fading and that's when the style changed. As the music had grown CJ and Dan knew they wanted to form a band and try to find additional hand members. John Wolff attended a party at a house next to Cj. After a long conversation CJ asked John to come over and jam. Instantly We knew John was the right guy for the band. After several drummers auditioned we finally met up with Matt Biss. (He thought he was auditioning for an iron maiden cover band) instantly he was a perfect fit for our band What is the bands favorite song to play live? One of our favorite songs to play is My Heart and our newest single Endless Cycles New Releases? We have just released our new album Endless Cycles September 27th 2019 What is one cause that the band is passionate about? Our band is passionate about building our music scene, meeting new people, making friends and writing songs we love to play. Anything you would like our followers to know? We believe that we have achieved this measure of success because of the support from our friends and family. Every show we play we will give our all!! |