RadioDriveBy are a pop-rock band from Tempe, Arizona. The band consists of vocalist Trent Clark, guitarist-Adam Simons, drummer-Austin Gavin, guitarist-Adam Glosser and bassist-Evan Yuen. They released a new EP this summer called “Nothin’ But Better” . We got a chance to interview Austin and Adam via. E-mail.
Listen to the album here:
Check out the interview here:
1. Can you tell us your name and what you do in the band?
Adam Simons: I’m Adam and I play guitar and sing backup vocals.
Austin Gavin: Austin and I play drums.
2. How and when did the band get together?
AG: I was in a band with a friend and one day my youth pastor asked our former guitarist if we would play with this kid Trent for a church event. We did and covered I Miss You by Blink-182 and from there on we knew we had something going on!
AS: I joined in November of 2010, so just about a year now. David just joined us this summer.
3. How long did it take to make your EP and how was the process?
AS: Well as for recording, I think we did about week in the studio with our friend Curtis Douglas. Some of the songs we tweaked a bit beforehand, and some like Shine, we basically re-wrote in the studio. For that song most of the band (besides Trent) hadn’t even heard the final vocal takes until we got the finished song back. It was really fun though! One of the best times we’ve had as a band has been recording.
AG: About six months is how long it took from being in the studio to photo shoots to rehearsing the songs and getting final mixes back. After getting all of that together and planning the release, we were done!
4. For people who have never heard of RadioDriveBy, describe yourself in 10 words.
AG: Trent, Clark, Austin, Gavin, Evan, Yuen, David, Glosser, Adam, Simons.
AS: Fun, Upbeat, Loud, Louder, Melodic, Catchy, Awkward, Bawlz, Cats, Meatloaf.
5. Why should people listen to you? What makes you guys different from the average band?
AS: I think what makes us different first of all is our sound. I don’t think we really sound like any other band, but I like that people can definitely hear our influences in our music. Second of all, I’d say our attitude and work ethic towards music. This is our life. We spend hours every day talking to fans, promoting our music and thinking of new ideas to help us live our dream. We know how hard you have to work to get anywhere in this industry, and we know that you won’t get there with an ego or an attitude that says “I’m better than you.” So we try to always stay humble, always talk to people at our shows, and never look down on other bands or musicians. We’re all in this together.
6. What are your aspirations for the band?
AS: Personally, I want to make music as a career. I’m in college studying business and music and learning how to book and plan concerts, but my biggest dream is to travel the world playing my guitar every night, for as many people as I can.
AG: Yup.
7. Who are your inspirations?
AG: Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, our mommas, U2, ALICE COOPER, Kyle Narducci, and a lot more.
AS: John Mayer, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Neil Young, Blink-182, The Starting Line and so many others!
8. What is your favourite song to play live? and why?
AS: I’d say Deny or DJ Got Us Falling In Love. I get to rock out on both these songs, and the guitar parts I play in DJ are really fun… and groovy.
AG: Deny. Because it’s fun and very different. I also just love the power and drive that song has.
9. What is your biggest pet peeve when you’re performing on stage?
AG: Not having enough water or sweating!
AS: When something goes wrong with my pedals, I break a string, or when Trent runs into me. Ha! Love U Trent.
10. If you could tour with any band in the world, who would it be and why?
AS: Blink 182. They’re all my heroes and I bet it’d be a blast to hang out with them at shows.
AG: U2 because they are epic.
11. fuck kill marry your band mates
AS: Oh dear! Umm…. I don’t want to f*** or kill any of them, so can we all just get married to each other?
AG: Next question! Ha ha.
12. Strangest/ weirdest thing a fan has ever said to you?
AS: Probably being asked to sign certain body parts, various animals, and sandwiches…
AG: “If you had to fuck, kill, or marry one of your band mates who would it be?” : )
13. If you’re a Disney villain, who would you be and why?
AG: ZURG from Toy Story.
AS: Voldemort. Wait, what was the question?
14. Funniest thing to happen to you on stage?
AS: a lot of funny stuff goes on, but I’d say the funniest (at least to me) was when we were playing with The Dangerous Summer at The Underground in Mesa, AZ and I ran and jumped up next to Austin on his drum riser and hit my head so hard on this really low ceiling above the drums. It hurt like hell and I don’t think anyone noticed, but looking back it was awkward and hilarious.
AG: I’d say when Trent fell on stage when we opened up Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie in front of 5,000 people Haha!
15. Last but not least, promote your self. :D
AS: Be sure to “Like” our page on Facebook where we update you guys all the time with news and info. Also, follow me on Twitter and Tumblr!
AG: Follow me on twitter and tumblr!
Make sure to like them on Facebook: Facebook/RadioDriveBy
Follow their Official Twitter: @RadioDriveBy
Follow their personal Twitter accounts:
Trent Clark: @TrentRDB
Adam Simons: @adamsimons
Austin Gavin: @AustinRDB
David Glosser: @davidglosserRDB
Evan Yuen: @evanyuen
Follow their Tumblr:
RadioDriveBy: http://radiodriveby.tumblr.com/
Adam: http://adamsimons.tumblr.com/
Austin: http://austingavin.tumblr.com/
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