Interview with Knuckle Puck

This Is Pop Punk Promotions with a special interview featuring Knuckle Puck.

Interview by: Branden Whitehead

Knuckle Puck is a Chicago based pop punk band, make sure to check them out and show these guys some love. You can get their music here! http://knucklepuck.bandcamp.com/

TIPPP- How long have you guys been a band and how did you form?

KP- We've been a band for almost 3 years now, but have only been serious about it since the release of Don’t Come Home last October. We started out just jamming in John's bedroom and after recording a demo we decided to take our songs to an actual studio.

TIPPP- Where's your home town and how's your local scene?

KP- The four of us are spread out in different suburbs surrounding Chicago, and we all grew up in the Chicagoland area. The scene isn't terrible, but not as big as I wish it was. Definitely a lot of noteworthy bands to check out such as Droughts, No Regrets, High Point, Ryan Rumchaks, and Real Friends to name a few.

TIPPP- How was the release for your last ep?

KP- Way better than any of us ever expected that's for sure. It was only 3 songs long (4 including the B-side) and kids really seemed to dig it enough to establish us as a band. This time around with the release of The Weight That You Buried was even further beyond any of our expectations.

TIPPP- What has knuckle puck been up to in the past few months?

KP- Writing has taken over the majority of our lives for the past year. We completed our first tour in June with Seaway and Bellwether, and are currently planning to be a part of a few more in the coming months.

TIPPP- What can we expect to see in the future from knuckle puck?

KP- More musixxx, more touring, and weight gain due to stress.

TIPPP- What would you Guys say is your biggest success band wise?

KP- The release of our EP The Weight That You Buried. The entire process of creating those four songs was the most strenuous experience of my life. I think the four of us can all agree that it shows in the songs as well. We've never had such a positive and supportive reaction from listeners, and we want to thank everyone for keeping our band afloat in ANY way, whether that be buying a shirt, or simply listening and showing their friends.

TIPPP- What has been your favorite place you've seen on the road?

KP- Probably Times Square or just New York in general.

TIPPP- Craziest thing that has happened to you guys on the road?

KP- Nick was on a hot streak at a casino in Atlantic City, but ended up losing more money than he'd care to disclose.

TIPPP- The best show you've ever played?

KP- Probably the hometown show we played at Centennial Lanes in August of last year. That show is the reason our band still exists. Thank you to anyone who was there and sang along. It allowed us to see clearly.

TIPPP- The worst show you guys have ever played?

KP- The one where we drove two hours with two fill-ins to a "fest" and played to an empty room. But we got to chill with a homeless dude who ended up soiling himself so it wasn't a total bust.

Alright a break from the serious questions.

TIPPP- If you had to fight a lion or a shark? Go.

KP- A lion because he'd probably be down to blaze. Sharks can't because water.

TIPPP- Would you prefer an alien invasion or a zombie apocalypse?

KP- Both at the same time so I could just chill in a UFO and show the aliens Creed while the zombies ate my shitty neighbors that live across the street from me.

TIPPP- Alright we've all made plans Just in case a zombie apocalypse does happen. How would you guys fight them off?

KP- Project a Nicolas Cage movie marathon from my roof onto my shitty neighbors' front lawn.

TIPPP- The funniest prank you've pulled on each other?

KP- One time we made Kevin think that John was his dad for like an entire year.

TIPPP- Who in the band is the most grumpy?

KP- Nick.

TIPPP- Do you have any advice to local bands who are trying to "make it"?

KP- Lots and lots of breakdowns.

TIPPP- Was it hard getting to the point in your career that your at now?

KP- Absolutely. I think I speak for all of us when I say that this is the happiest we've ever been with our lives. That doesn't come without hard work and plenty of frustration.

TIPPP- Describe the whole history of the band

KP- One big 420 disaster

TIPPP- What are 5 local bands that you think deserve more exposure and respect?

KP- Priorities

Bellwether

Capstan

High Point

Ryan Rumchaks