So, how and where did the four of you meet?
What are some advantages being from a place not traditionally known for its burgeoning rock music scene? What were some things that held you back?
"Well, South Florida is a special place with a killer vibe. The people who do stick around here after school to pursue their art are very serious about what they do. I would say all of my favorite bands at the moment are Florida bands. We got used to playing shows to 5-25 people every night, so our first shows out of town with little to no people were still very special to us. I will run you through a day in sunny South Florida:
Wake up
Shred the beach
Band practice
Shred a bar
Go to sleep.
Photo: Courtesy of Zachary A. Bennett/Surfer Blood
What do you suggest for people heading to Ultra/WMC for the first time? What wouldn't you miss?
When you are on the road, what do you miss the most about the beach?
"Miss our vegan spots when we are in, say, Butte, Montana. (But Butte is beautiful too. You must give to receive.) We miss the shred (surf) but there are infinite ways to shred on tour. You can shred (hike) a mountain. Even when we are thousands of miles from home in a blizzard we feel the sun looking
down upon us."
Are you guys currently on tour? What are you working on? How do you bring a little bit of sun with you when you go?
"We're home right now, working on a record. It's much different. There are some really epic songs on this one. The lyrics are quite dark and emotional. Our previous album meditated on a 'Florida' or 'tropic' motif, if you will. We are working on getting the same vibe across on this record, but it will be different
thematically."
Photo: Courtesy of Zachary A. Bennett/Surfer Blood