Ska punk band ATYPICAL HEROES has released a 4 song demo, with an expected debut album to be out this year! Some shows are lined up, but no touring set yet. The band does have plans to continue as a band, that is a promise according to them. The band discusses all of these matters below.
1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that?
The name came when I wrote our song atypical heroes which is a song about the people who are there for you when you need someone.
2. Why did you want to play this genre?
I've been listening to punk ska since high school. I love how upbeat it is and how it's all about unity.
3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?
I knew Matt (Trumpet) and Bethea (Trombone) and they knew Brandon (sax)and Adam (drummer)
Ryan (bass) knew our old drummer and was introduced to us that way.
4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
We are based out of Salt Lake City UT. Ska scene is pretty small but we have awesome bands like the make ways, fancy lady, the Anchorage and others. The music scene is pretty big here and we all try to support each other. We have bands like folk hogan, american humor, murphy and the giant, mel soul, and many others.
5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?
I write music to let my feelings out. Music saved my life when I was younger and I hope my music does the same for anyone that needs it.
6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)
I really just write what I'm feeling. Could be about my heartaches, friends, hope, love, political commentary.
7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)
Yeah I write our songs. I start with a guitar riff and build the lyrics around a word or phrase of how I feel. I then bring it to the band and everyone writes their parts. I sometimes have a melody foe the horn section to build from.
8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?
So far we release a 4 song demo which you can find for free on all streaming platforms. We are waiting to hear back from a venue for our new album release show towards the end of July or August.
9. Do you have any new music in the works?
Yes our first LP will be released this year and I already have 8 songs for the next album to work on.
10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
We have a few shows lined up but no touring set up. You can find out shows on social media.
11. What plans do you have for the future as a band?
We all have day jobs but the future of the band is up in the air. We will continue to make music and play though. That's a promise.
12. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
We are on all streaming platforms. Other than that just live. And as of now you can only buy our merch at our shows but we will be setting up a bandcamp store soon.
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