Feature: Midwave Breaks Decodes “Stonewall”
Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your "Stonewall" and the story it tells?
Stonewall has an interesting origin story. So Bruce (lead singer) hit his pop-up pool with the lawnmower, putting a hole in it, and had to take it down. He’d been putting it off for a while, and as he was heading out to dismantle it, was thinking to himself “I don’t wanna do it but I gotta do it”, and very quickly that became a phrase he was singing in his head, which formed the basis and the opening line of the track. Obviously the sing evolved but it's really about Procrastion, and the need sometimes to push through our own barriers in order to get things done.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for this "Stonewall?"
Stonewall was recorded in the spare room of a farmhouse, and fully mixed and mastered by the band, so we produce as well as perform our music. We often have a lot of laughs when writing lyrics, because when you're going a bit stir-crazy in the process, it's easier to think of silly or inappropriate lyrics before you settle on on what you should be singing.
What has been one of your favorite memories along the path to making "Stonewall?"
Connecting with our live audience, the energy and vibe of this track is really for them. The music for the song came about as a continuation of the enthusiasm and feeedback that we had from the crowd during our last NZ tour.
Can you tell us more about you as a band?
Midwave Breaks is a modern take on the soundtrack of our youth. We grew up listening to late 80's, 90's Rock and Indie Music, and that's still a huge influence for us. There are also only two of us, we record and produce the music ourselves, and we perform with live drums, vocals, and guitar, alongside additional tracks, so when you see a Midwave Breaks, you get the full energy of those live elements, but we also produce a full-band sound on stage.
Are there any specific themes or messages that you aim to convey through your music?
Cheesy as it sounds, the main thing we want people to take away from Midwave Breaks, is a message of positivity, however that manifests itself for the audience. There's enough Angst in the world as it is, and we don't want to add to that noise. If you listen to our music or come see a show, we want you to feel like we've provided an escape from negativity or apathy. It's not about trying to resolve everything neatly, or telling you how to feel, but when people experience our music we want it to be a source of positive energy for their own lives.