AntiSocial Surf Club On the Making Of “Scream Crying”
What was the initial spark or idea that led to the creation of "Scream Crying?"
We were coming out of the pandemic so there was a lot of frustration with the government and the high cost of living and just a general sense of hopelessness with moving forwards with our lives. I was just tired of being expected to grin and bear it.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for this song?
Recording the talk-singing in the verses was a lot of fun. I don't normally sing in that style so when the guys were coaching me from the control room they would give me directions like "be more sassy" or "less talking heads, more Olivia Rodrigo."
How does "Scream Crying" fit into your overall artistic vision and what can listeners expect from you in the future?
It's definitely our most thrashy song. And there's a bit more humour in the lyrics compared to the rest of the album. I think there will be more songs like this, but we don't necessarily stick to one style. We enjoy trying to be creative with our songs and sometimes that means leaning heavily into what feels right for the track.
How would you describe your musical style or genre?
Our upcoming album is called Soft Punk Indie Bullshit. So I think that's also how I would describe our sound. We love some softer indie bands and ot definitely comes through but we also have our punk influence that seems to always sit on the surface.
What role do you feel emotions play in your music, and how do you channel them into your performances?
I think music should be a very emotional thing. If I don't have something I'm trying to say or a feeling I'm trying to convey then the songs tend to die in the early stages of writing. Songs like “Scream Crying” move to the stage fairly naturally. It's easy to match the vibe of our performance to a song that's so hectic and rowdy.