The April Situation - Sound In The Signals Interview
I recently had the opportunity to interview The April Situation. We discussed how they started the band, their new single “Endless Threads”, what to expect on their upcoming EP, the significance of physical media, and more. Check it out below.
First, thanks for the interview.
No problem.
Can you tell me how you started the band for those who may be unfamiliar with it? How did you become interested in music?
We all play in various hardcore bands (Blood Fury, Cruelty, xDeliverancex, Mantlet RIP) so have known each other through doing shows and tours together for years now. Some of these songs have been floating around as demos for ages whilst we tried to get a line up together. We wanted to start a band with songs people can sing and enjoy. No tough guy posturing, just weak ass emo.
Out of curiosity, is your name a reference from the Shattered Realm song?
Yes, it is.
You recently released your new single “Endless Threads”. I really like it. What made you decide to release it as your first single?
It’s the poppiest song we’ve written to date. Feel it’s got a Get Up Kids/first Brand New album vibe. Big chorus, major chords. Does all the things songs should.
What’s your song writing process like usually? Do you start with the music or lyrics first or does it vary from song to song?
Generally music first, but we’re early on so anything could happen.
You have an EP coming out soon. What can you tell me about it so far?
Four tracks on The Coming Strife on cassette in June. We recorded with Jake at Just Noise in Birmingham. Jake’s a great guy and is locked into this style so we knew it would come out great. Not everything on the EP is as pop as ‘Endless Threads’, but it’s all definitely within the emo bandwidth.
You’re releasing the EP through The Coming Strife. How did you end up working with them?
OJ has put out loads of Cruelty stuff over the years and we knew he was into this style. We’re trying to bankroll shoes for his baby, so hopefully the EP goes platinum.
Will they be releasing CDs, cassettes, or vinyl for the EP? Is having physical media important to your band?
Cassettes. Physical media is incredibly important. No one’s going to remember a band’s stream count, likes or anything digital in 30 years, but people may hold onto a cassette or similar. It’s nice to know you have produced something other than noughts and ones.
Thanks for taking the time to answer the questions. Do you have anything else that you would like to add?
Support small bands, support small labels. If 10% of the festival going public paid attention to the DIY scene they’d be pleasantly surprised and it would nurture a better all round scene.
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