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1. State something interesting about yourself.
My name's Josh and I like puppies.
2. Do you feel like you have a lot to live up to with your follow up release?
On the one hand, we definitely feel the pressure, there's a lot riding on this release, but at the same time we've never been the kind of guys to worry about that stuff a lot, we're just writing songs we can be happy with. Rise or Die Trying got some pretty shitty reviews once in awhile and nothing changed, we just keep doing what we do and if people dont like it, thats fine. I think they will though, a lot of good stuff.
3. Explain the deal between I Surrender and Fueled by Ramen.
Well, we're actually on I Surrender/ Decaydance, which I don't think is still a part of Fueled By Ramen (when did this happen?), but as far as our labels go we've had great luck with all the people we work with, so its good!
4.Why do you think people look at musicians (or any entertainment personality) as almost God-like?
Haha People are maniacs, I dont know if I can answer this very well, the MA hardcore scene was a lot different than coming up idolizing Michael Jackson or something. I guess any of the people I looked up to were just normal dudes who would actually be at the show and hanging out, so it was never godlike, if you liked someone's band you'd introduce yourself and it'd be cool.
5. What is your biggest fear about the music industry?
The scary part about the music industry is exactly what everyone's idea of the music industry is, yeah there's alot of weasels out there, but right now we've got a good team behind us and we don't work with anyone we dont trust. The industry is going through a lot of changes right now which is scary, but at the same time things could be going in a better direction, who knows.
6. How hard is it to break apart from being a local or even regional band?
You just have to go out there and kick ass, people will dig it or not. I think you have to go into it being ready to just have fun and play music you love, maybe something will come of it, maybe not. You cant go into it expecting to be the new Guns n' Roses, you have to be in it for the right reasons.
7. Why are most tours now package tours?
Wasn't there a cat wrapped up in a package in the movie christmas vacation?
8. Is it hard to keep up with either new bands or upcoming releases?
Honestly, we're all idiots and we dont keep up with anything, I literally dont know what day it is. Yesterday I thought it was still February, it isnt. Most of the bands i get into I'm freinds with or friends of friends, hah is this even an answer? I'm sorry...
9. Which upcoming album are you most excited about?
The Last Lights discography, best hardcore band ever? might be. Our good friend Dom was the singer and he passed away recently, and everyone needs to check out how awesome this band is/was. RIP Dom.
10. What's a little known fact about Worcester?
There's a statue of a boy fucking a turtle downtown. Really. Its bronze. And hilarious. This isnt a joke, turtle boy is real.
11. The show on March 2 at Lupo's was cancelled due to weather. Can you give a behind the scenes look at how those decisions are made; who makes them; the communication process; what you do instead?
It depends on the type of tour, but on this production made the call and we jsut got informed early that morning, we were kind of lucky I guess that we were really close to home. I just sat in this parking lot all day with our guitar tech Rich. Everyone else hung out with their family and girlfriends, good times!