Modern Welfare Talks of Shows, Touring, and Music!

Modern hard rockers mixed with electric pop is MODERN WELFARE. They have a single out with a lot more in-store for release, including them writing all new material because they are always writing away! They are also in the works with arranging some new shows and touring too! The band talks about all of this stuff and more below.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

The band started out in Pittsburgh pa. Lucas Hay (vocals) and Dan Renz (Guitar) founded the band bringing on John Yabut (Drums) and Byron Taylor (Guitar). 

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The Band Name was chosen because of our message. We want our music to bring people together to help people overcome. We hope our music will help people do that one day. 

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We Just Moved to Orlando. Our first show here is July 16th. We haven’t really had the chance to check out the music scene because of covid but we are hitting the ground running since shows are coming back. 

4. How would you describe your style?

Our Style is Modern Hard Rock mixed with electric Pop. 

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We released one single so far but plan on releasing 5 more before November. All the songs are hard rock, but some have more of a pop punk influence.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We are always writing. We hope to have another six songs recorded and ready for release by April of next year. 

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We are currently working with our team to plan more shows and a tour this year. So far, the only show we can confirm is July 16th At the Haven Lounge in winter park Florida. 

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

We plan to Write music, Preform Music and hopefully help people along the way like so many bands have helped us. 

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

Our Music is available anywhere music is streamed. You can also purchase our music and merch via our website www.modernwelfareofficial.com.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

We want them to remember the feelings they get when listening to our music, the memories it may have brought up in hopes that people will talk about their experiences and their traumas and talk to each other. Music is a powerful tool to opening up places in our mind we have locked away.