Post hardcore band GHOST TRAPPED IN TIME have been busy releasing tunes, newer music coming soon, playing shows, and so much else in the works into this next year. The band being found upon TikTok, had the time to talk with us about social media, music, and the future.
1. What type of band are you and how did the name come about?
We’re a post-hardcore band and our drummer, Michael came up with the name. With the idea of a ghost who became trapped in the time that they died.
2. Give us a brief history of your band, formation, did you know one another beforehand?
We’ve been a band for about a year. Our drummer Michael and our guitarist Nick had played together in a band before and were working on a few songs together. Eventually they added Matt on guitar, Randall on bass and Jon on vocals.
3. Who would be some of your musical and non musical influences who give you inspiration?
Our biggest influences would be bands like Dance Gavin Dance and Hail the Sun. But we are influenced by many post-hardcore bands, such as bands like Underoath, Saosin, Thrice and Armor for Sleep.
4. Who is the one to write the songs, what are they even about topics and themes?
Our first trio of songs were written by Nick and Michael, but since then it’s been a group effort. Our newest song, “Big Apple, 3AM” was our first song written as a full band. Our singer Jon writes the lyrics, with a lot of the themes revolving around personal struggles and relationships.
5. Speaking of songs, you have a new single out called "Babylon", tell us about this track and its accompanying music video?
”Babylon” was shot in our practice space. The lyrics are about moving on from a toxic relationship. We wanted to leave the lyrics open to interpretation, as it could be from any kind of relationship.
6. Does the band have any new music in the works, what else has been released from you guys, where can we hear you?
Yes, we have a new song with the working title “I Need Myspace”. We’ve finished recording all the instruments and just need to finish recording vocals. We have four songs currently available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and all digital platforms.
7. Having found out about you via TikTok what are your thoughts on social media and TikTok, where can we follow you online?
We think social media and TikTok are a great way for bands to reach a larger audience and also for people to discover music they wouldn’t normally hear. We can be found on TikTok and Instagram at @ghostrappedintime
8. Can you tell us about your next shows and why we should be there?
Our next show will be December 6 at Stoney Cat Studios in Fremont, CA. Come out to hear some good music and hang out.
9. What are the plans from here into this next year coming up?
This next year we’d like to continue to write and release new music while also playing more shows. We’re hoping to play more and more shows and start playing in other areas outside of the Bay Area.
10. Would you like to add or say anything more?
Thanks Natalie for interviewing us! If you’re into post-hardcore music please check us out. And if you live in our area, please come check out a show! We love meeting people and our biggest goal is to share our music with people and make connections with others.
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