This Is Pop Promotions with an interview with Hollow Tides
Interview by: Branden Whitehead
Interview by: Branden Whitehead
TIPPP- When did your band Hollow Tides first form and how long have you been a band?
Cody Travis (Vocals/Guitar) - "Early summer of 2013 is when we all got together to start learning songs and practicing together as a band. We released our first set of songs and played our first show in July of 2013"
TIPPP- Where are you guys located from?
CT - We're scattered throughout the 727/813 area... We just tell people we're from "Tampa Bay" even though that's technically a body of water lol
TIPPP- How has the release for your new EP Overly Honest gone so far?
Chris Evering (Bass/Vocals) - "We've been getting a lot of awesome feedback from everyone since we released the EP. Which is great because we didn't really know how people would react to our sound...it song lengths lol"
TIPPP- How would you describe the type of music you play as a band?
CT - "I think that's a hard question to answer, one of the things we really focus on is not trying to get stuck in one specific genre per say. Instead, we try to blend a multitude of different genres to create a sound that we think is unique to us and our band. To put it simply, we play rock music. We like to play fast, we like to play hard and we like people getting involved with the music (especially live) so we do our best to be energetic and driving."
TIPPP- What are your views on getting signed?
CT - "dude, fuck a record label...."
TIPPP- Also what are your views on the music scene lately?
CE - "The Florida scene has always been pretty sweet, and its only growing. A lot bands are coming out of the wood work and showing their worth in spades! We're definitely excited to be apart of it and to see where it goes from here."
TIPPP- What has Hollow Tides recently been up to (shows,tour,recording, etc.)?
CT - "Right now we're practicing to really polish our live set. We're promoting our first EP we just released, and also working on new material."
TIPPP- Should we expect anything upcoming from Hollow Tides in the next few months?
CT - "Even though we just released our debut EP a few weeks ago, we're already working on some new material. Also get ready for some sick merch. We're gonna first record the new songs acoustically so everyone can learn them and sing along, but we'll also be playing live versions of the songs at shows (non acoustic), so get ready for circle pits and stage dives!! We're currently in the market for a van so we can jump on the road and start making new friends in new cities across the US. We're extremely stoked with the amount of people who like our music because we had no idea how it would be received, and we want to continue to get people to hear our music."
TIPPP- What do you think sets Hollow Tides apart from most bands and makes you unique?
CT - "In my opinion what sets us apart from most bands is our unique blend of different musical influences. We're really hard working and also determined to get our music out and make an impression on as many people as possible. We're not worried about choreography or lame outfits like a lot of bands these days. The music being put out in the last few years has really taken a turn for the worst in my opinion and instead of being a way to relate and express your emotions, it's become something different entirely. It's sad to be honest, but we stand for what music should be...energy and emotion, it might not necessarily be what sets us apart from other bands, but it's what I feel separates us from most modern music in general."
TIPPP- Is there anything else you would like to add or mention?
CT - "I'd really like to take the time to say that it would mean a lot to all of us in the band if you could take the time out of your day to download our free EP(http://hollowtides.bandcamp.com). We put a lot of work and financial resources driving back and forth to Ocala to create an EP we felt we wanted people to hear. Thousands invested and now we're putting it out FOR FREE.... We had a great time recording the songs in the studio, and hopefully you as a listener can feel that energy in the recordings. We want to see you guys at our shows singing along and getting reckless because it shows us, as a band, that we've left our mark and you felt that you could share that particular experience with us. The best way to stay in the loop about shows is facebook.com/hollowtides. You could be anywhere, but you're here with us? That's badass
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