Milk St. On the Making Of 'V3RM0NT'
What was the creative process like for this particular ‘V3RM0NT?’
This album came really naturally. A lot of the lyrics were already written out from the actual time period in my life that the album is about. Musically, Harry had just joined the band and we showed him China Town and Peyote right out the gate and it just sort of clicked. Also, all of us can at least somewhat play each other’s instruments so there was so much collaboration and input from each of us where we’d sit down and flesh out each other’s parts with each other!
What was the initial spark or idea that led to the creation of ‘V3RM0NT?’
Well, Jonah originally had started writing lyrics to vent and reflect on the time period the album is about right after it all happened, but it’s all really about a road trip he took with his cousin to Vermont right when he first moved out of his parent’s house. It all came supernaturally and we sort of let the lyrics sit how they wanted to as opposed to really work shopping them. It’s a very genuine story that just kind of all flowed out.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for ‘V3RM0NT?’
The first song we really recorded for the record was Peyote, and it was really the first creative endeavor the three of us all had together after Harry joined. When we sat down to record the song, almost all of it was just one take. It all glued together almost immediately and we were all like “Wow we might really have an album right here.” That also happened with Free Acid and we all were like this is a song that would actually listen to! That’s what we always try to write but it’s genuinely one of our favorite songs.
How is the music scene in Maine?
Maine has a delicate music scene, but it’s sturdy! Bangor, the city we’re from, has a touch-and-go scene where a lot of bands hit the ground but some only stick it out for a couple of shows. In Portland though there are so many bands that are popping up all of the time and so many of them are making such phenomenal music. The downside is there are only a few clubs around and venues that don’t have their own microcosm community around them. Some of our favorites are Sun Tiki Studios, Genos Rock Club, And The Aphodion in Portland! We also run a DIY space in Bangor!
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
All of us sort of had our own route to pursuing music! Jonah started playing guitar when he was like 8 and then just never stopped really! He was always writing music but got serious with it in college with the start of our band! Gabe had a lot of inspiration from his high school band director and actually goes to college for Musical Education with a focus on Classical guitar! Harry’s drum teacher gave him a “Hey you’re really good at this you should do something with it” and he never really stopped from there. His parents are also musicians and instructors so it came really naturally!