Californian's Of Euphoria have taken various genres to form their own style of music in which has lead them to release their debut EP and soon to be released debut album. In between those is of course some show playing and future touring in the works. In fact, the entire band got together just to discuss their time as a band and the future ahead of them.
1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its
members.
Ryan: I am Ryan Midas and I play guitar.
Ryan: I am Ryan Fig and I play drums.
Sam: I am Sammy Vary I do clean vocals and keyboards.
Bobby: I am Bobby Viscarra and I do the screams in the band
as vocalist.
Chris: I am Chris Anguiano and I play guitar.
Angel: I am Angel Romero and I play bass.
Chris: We started in about 2012, kinda had a different idea
of what we are now of how we wanted the band to sound. Since then we have been
through a lot of band members, reforming last March, since then, recorded and
written for our first debut EP "Fall Where It May", played with a lot
of amazing bands, it all just came as an idea, growing since.
Sam: Uh yeah, Chris and Fig use to play with other members
Of Euphoria, Chris and Fig having
started the band. I use to book them, that's how we met, then decided to play.
Angel and I joined at the same time, we had gone through a couple of
guitarists, then we found Ryan Midas, it just seemed to be a perfect fit. We
then actually had found Bobby online, he came to one of our practices and it seemed
to work out, just growing and growing so far.
2. Why did you pick the name that you did for your band?
Chris: That name actually came from my good friend Shane, he
was actually one of the guys to help form the band originally. He had a book of
poems one of the poems named "Of Euphoria" so that caught my eye and
we just started calling ourselves that and it stuck. I know a lot of bands go
through band name changes, that was just one of the first band names we went
with and we just loved it. Shane has since departed due to school and family.
3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music
scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
Chris: W are based out of Covina in Los Angeles County in
Southern California. But we mainly play in Orange County and Los Angeles it's
great, pretty populated over here in L.A. From tonight's show it was really
outstanding, everybody went crazy, it was outstanding.
Chris: We are kind of all over the place, post-hardcore but
our main genre we have been going for is trance-core, some of us have hardcore
influences, EDM influences, deathcore stuff. A lot of different stuff like pop
rock, very diverse and variety of genres, meshing it altogether. We just make
it work and it all falls into place. I think that's why we named our EP
"Fall Where It May".
5. What can people expect from this new album you're working
on, why should they be interested and check it out when it becomes available?
Chris: Some of the heaviness stuff we have written and some
of the poppiest stuff we have written and some of the dancest stuff we have
written. I think it's something for everybody. We might even throw a little
jazz in there for good measure. It will mesh well together, a lot more easier
to come up with these new songs. Our main goal is to write something we ourselves
would listen too. If you can't create something someone else can't enjoy then
don't expect someone else too either.
6. You guys have been doing a few live performances here and
there, do you have any more plans for future shows or touring?
Chris: Yeah we have May 20th for a Battle of the Bands
showcase for the Vans Warped Tour it's the second round, we won the first round
in first place! We have June 20th in Las Vegas, outside of that we are taking
it easy, taking our time not rushing into things. But a lot more touring and
shows for the future.
7. How did you and Afflicted Records come together? Are you
pleased with what they have been doing for you thus far? What should other
labels/zines/promoters know about your band? Why should they be interested in
it?
Chris: Right now, Shawn from Afflicted has been treating us
very well. We plan on sticking with them for a while, he helps out a lot too.
If something else bigger and better comes out we will move forward. We would
like to bring Shawn along with us, he's a big part of the family here, if by
the time the new album drops nothing happens we will for sure release the album
through Afflicted.
8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?
Chris: Right now, definitely, definitely, definitely the
album our number one concern right now. After that tons of shows, touring, just
get out there, see all of the lovely faces and expand our reach.
9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
Chris: Right now you can find our music, on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ofeuphoriaofficial,
Afflicted Records, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Storenvy where you can buy a
physical copy - http://ofeuphoria.storenvy.com/.
10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most
when hearing your music for the first time?
Chris: That basically, ya know any problems a listen has
gone through, we have probably gone through the same thing. Life can be tough
sometimes, keep your head up because things get better.
Sam: Between the lyrics that Bobby and I write, we take them
however you want, either with family problems, relationship problems, image
issues, other issues, we all go through bullshit, but you always get through
it. Whatever doesn't kill you just makes you a stronger person.
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