Published: August 29, 2010 1:24 PM EST
By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
New Music Spotlight August 2010 Edition
Jinx the Tragedy
Music Now Artist/Band Spotlight Weekly Series
Awhile back, our sister company, JC Internet Radio, interviewed the Indie Pop band Jinx the Tragedy in a super charged interview. We are pleased to now get the same opportunity as we introduce the band to our online readers of this Webzine. Jinx the Tragedy are compiled of four talented young boys (all the ages under fourteen) who are making a big splash into the music industry with their amazing sound, fantastic tunes, and great vocals. We are excited to bring you this exclusive interview with a group that will be entertaining us for years to come.
Isaac: HI Jinx the Tragedy! You are living, working, and performing in Gilbert, AZ. Describe the music scene in your location and what does this mean to you as an artist/band.
Jinx the Tragedy: Gilbert has a lot of cool opportunities for bands like us, such as competitions and other gigs, which give us the exposure/experience that we need.
Isaac: You have listed a ton of iconic music giants as your musical influences. Of these influences, who would you love to work with in a collaboration effort in the near future?
Jinx the Tragedy: Definitely Paramore. They put out great music; we would love to work with them. But it's hard to say what artists we would like working with, because we're really open to all different kinds of music and styles.
Isaac: What's the biggest challenge of pursuing a career in music?
Jinx the Tragedy: There are a lot of challenges in the music industry, but I have to say that competition is the biggie for us. There are a lot of other bands out there who want exposure just as much as us, and it gets pretty crazy sometimes.
Isaac: What do you like about performing in an intimate setting versus a huge setting and vice versa?
Jinx the Tragedy: Big shows are always fun; they always have this awesome vibe that just psychs you up no matter where you play. Smaller ones never really disappoint though, it's more of a calm, comfortable show.
Isaac: What is the process you take to write? How do you go from a spark to a completed finished song?
Jinx the Tragedy: It's always different. They never start in a logical way; it's usually someone messing around during practice, or a variation of a part. Whether it starts with a clever lyric, or a bass line, or a sick guitar riff, it's just a natural thing. Everyone throws in a different piece of the puzzle, and it becomes this totally new, defined track.
Isaac: What are the pros and cons of doing everything yourself vs. working with others in the music industry?
Jinx the Tragedy: Working with other musicians is awesome, and it's always cool to try to mix two different bands, it's like a crazy whacked-out science experiment. There are big advantages in doing it on your own though, because you get to choose the vibe and sound of the song, and it can be your own creation.
Isaac: What is the most difficult part about juggling family life, work, and a music career for you as a performer/artist/band?
Jinx the Tragedy: Well, considering we are all 14 and under, it's rough. We all gave up our personal activities and sports to bust out some jams, and it was the best decision we have ever made. The most difficult part, though, has to be dealing with loss of our normal teenage lives, 'cause honestly, we're still just four kids who love rock and don't like school.
Isaac: What are your plans for the future?
Jinx the Tragedy: We're really looking forward to recording again, and hopefully we'll have a record label soon. In the meantime, we'll be playing shows, writing new material, and rockin' hard.
