Published: May 15, 2009 10:48 PM EST
By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
New Music Spotlight May 2009 Edition
Twenty30
Twenty30
Twenty30 brings the excitement of Punk and Rock music into one wild and crazy sound. The newly formed Philadelphia band is carving a powerful niche into the music industry and gaining fans along the way. In this recent feature spotlight with the band, our Webzine gets the 411 on what's happening in the world of Twenty30.
Isaac: How do you sum up 2008 for Twenty30?
Twenty30: 2008 in many ways was a year of artistic and personal growth for the band. We came into our roles in many ways. Having all been in previous bands we had to re-establish a trust and new clear vision for what we wanted as a band and from one another. We got off our feet and began to meet some great new people in the process!
Isaac: What do you feel was the band's biggest accomplishment for 2008?
Twenty30: The biggest accomplishment in 2008 for Twenty30 was recording the Departure E.P. It really set the groundwork for everything else. We cut it live after a few months of writing and it helped us solidify our name and acquire new fans. It put everything else into motion.
Isaac: Describe the music scene in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Twenty30: Philadelphia has this music scene that is incredibly versatile and filled with amazing talent. It goes comparatively unnoticed, it feels like, as compared to a lot of other cities but that in itself has advantages. Because Philly is tough it makes bands work that much harder to get themselves out there. So many bands work so hard and you've really got to prove yourself in this town. When you do the Philly fans are loyal beyond belief and when you make that connection with them, it's super strong. Personally we can't thank our fans enough for what they do for us!
Isaac: Elaborate on the concept behind Twenty30.
Twenty30: The concept behind us isn't too difficult. We really just want to make a new straightforward take on rock n roll.
Isaac: Elaborate a little about whom were your biggest influences in the music industry and why?
Twenty30: We all have different influences: Lyle is heavily influenced by Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age and a lot of modern rock because of the whole in your face type sound, Vinny by Black Sabbath, early metal and Led Zeppelin because of the heavy technical drumming and intense speed, Chris by Grateful Dead and various early punk and indie bands because of the varieties in sound and complexity, and Brian by Metallica, Slipknot, Les Claypool and all over the map because of the grooves and technicality.
Isaac: Let's talk about what you feel you will bring to the music industry?
Twenty30: We feel that we bring to the table a new kind of straightforward clean rock energy, we're not trying to be too experimental or too specific either.
Isaac: If you had an opportunity to work with one artist or group, who would it be and why?
Twenty30: It's hard for us to pin down one artist that we'd all like to work with. We all disagree we each other on so many different amazing bands that it'd never work!
Isaac: How would you describe your music to others?
Twenty30: We describe our music as alternative punk rock. We like to combine all three of those genres.
Isaac: What is your definition for Rock Music?
Twenty30: Music that moves you!
Isaac: What type of feedback have your received from your debut recording, Departure, which was released in July 2008?
Twenty30: Departure has offered us many different looks into what people like about us and what they think we need to emphasize. We've been told things such as: we are a new modern take on classic rock, we are new form of alternative punk in vein of Spachog, Foo Fighters, Brand New, and we have the ability to demonstrate huge growth. Overall most positive feedback came from the song SayitLikeyouMeanit. We take in closely what our fans relay to us and overwhelmingly they've expressed how much they like the variety in us and our ability to bring it all together on one E.P.
Isaac: What can fans expect from your latest CD, you are working on currently? What is the inspiration behind the CD?
Twenty30: With the addition of Nick on keys permanently, our fans can expect a fuller and more spacious sound. We solidified our roles and know how to work more cohesively as a unit. Expect more technicalities in all areas and a much more unified practiced form of songwriting.
The inspiration behind the CD is the past time period in our lives and how it shaped who we are and what's to come. Both personal growth and frustration are everyday things for people and we are no stranger to that. We really wanted to bring that message to life through a somewhat darker more spaced sound.
Isaac: Where can fans locate you at online?
Twenty30: Easiest place to follow us is: www.twentythirtyrock.com from there you can hit our MySpace on the tunes page, YouTube on the videos page, twitter on the news and stores on the merch page.
For our Departure E.P. we have it available at Amazon, ITunes, Napster, Rhapsody, Emusic, and on our website www.twentythirtyrock.com through Paypal directly.
Isaac: What can fans expect from Twenty30 in 2009?
Twenty30: In 2009 fans can expect a new E.P., more opportunities to see us live, and new merchandise.
Isaac: Time for some shout outs to your family, friends, and fans?
Twenty30: We personally want to thank Isi, Caroline, Andie, Casey, The Rieders, Kelch, Savidge, Herron, Feliciano families and all our friends and fans we couldn't do any of this without a single one of you. All of you keep Twenty30 alive!
Isaac: Final words from Twenty30?
Twenty30: Thank you Junior's Cave for your time and support. We really appreciate you and all of your reader's for your time and opportunity! We hope to see any and all of you soon!
