Who came up with the name SplashAttack?
Our old Basist Kalani Hutchings It was an inside joke..(Splash attack is a magikarp move.) No we are not nerds. But we broke away from the pokemon theme. It was an inside joke until we got alot of noise from fans and decided to take things seriously. So we broke away from the magikarp idea.
Don't worry guys, I'm quite sure everyone in their lifetime has gone through a Pokemon stage, really. Do you think you will stick with the name 10 years from now?
Well depending on how things go in the future it could go anywhere, but for now we will remain SplashAttack.
How long has SplashAttack been together/how did you meet?
We've been together for about 3 months. We originally started off as a hardcore project resembling the sounds of Devil Wears Prada and Underoath. Which later broke up and three of the guys (David, Kalani, Chance) stayed together and formed the new group. Along with new guitarist Joey Brown. We were tired of screaming and wanted to put out a more positive sound.
Ah, so I recently interviewed PlugInStereo who described Oregon's music scene as bigger than someone would expect, but full of hardcore music. What is your take on it and how would you say it has impacted SplashAttack's sound?
I see a lot of truth to that insight. Hardcore music is definitely prodominant in Oregon. But at the rate Pop Rock is going, I believe that It will eventually supercede the genre's majority, but there is definitely a huge diversity in sounds around here.
What are 3 words that describe your sound?
Upbeat. Melodic. Exciting. Three words is definitely a challenge.
Who would you say are your major influences?
Forever The Sickest Kids, Taking Back Sunday, All Time Low.
It's funny you mention FTSK, PGR was just sponsored by by Jonathan's clothing company-Love Everyone. What made you guys want to go into music?
I think its the same for everyone. They find the passion or interest in the artistery. We all just happened to find the same interests and the same determination to follow those interests.
Who writes your songs and where do they usually draw the inspiration for the songs from?
Its split between Joey Brown and I. (David) Lately he has been very solid with the words and writing lyrics. So i have been writing the ideas on the piano and then we take those ideas to the rest of the band. So it ends up to be pretty evenly spread out between us. Inspiration wise...It usually comes from experiences we have been through, whether it dealt with love, or pain, and we would draw the emotion and set it into our music.For example, our song "You Know" deals with the first feelings you get when you experience a real relationship with that significant other.It takes on the role of the more intimate side and wanting to finally be alone with that person and share yourself.
Is "Bubblebeam" based on a real event?
Yes. Bubblebeam is about our guitarist Joey's ex and the events that took place.
What's your typical music making process from creating lyrics to putting down music and recording?
Well it usually varies between who writes first. haha. Joey may come up with some lyrics and basic melody idea and i will then create the basic piano parts for it. Then we take it to the rest of the band and fill in the empty space. Or I may come to Joey with the same thing. When we finish a song and we are very confident with it we take it to our studio and lay it down.
Do you guys have plans to go into the studio anytime soon?
Yes, very soon actually. We have three more songs done and ready to be layed down. We will be putting out our first EP very soon.
Have you come up with a title yet?
It is definitely still pending.
What would you say is the ultimate direction for your band?
The world or bust. We wanna do everything in our power to make this happen. We hope to tour this next summer. As long as things keep going the way they are, It should be set that way.
What has been your biggest challenge as a band so far and how have you been able to overcome it?
Gettin everybody together for practice. Its a bitch. That and finding a decent drummer. Which we have now accomplished, but practice is an ongoing struggle.
Can you explain the "epic" titles given to each member listed on your myspace?
Ha. It was an inside joke again provided by our old basist Kalani. We have always had our stereotypes about eachother and this just highlights those stereotypes given. For example I am "Epic Loss" for the fact that i only have one ear. My right ear is gone due to birth defects.
Wow that's rather unfortunate..it doesn't make you less of a great musician though. Who or what is Marshmallow Fun Parade? Is this yet another inside joke?
To be honest i have no idea where that came from. There are still inside jokes yet to be understood. Even from the people who made them up. Joey Brown is "irrational". You can catch a clip of him saying in on our first recording video. *singing*
Haha I caught that. If there is one law or principle you would say the band lives by, what would it be?
...good question..hold on (a moment later) Just appreciating the chance to get together and enjoy playing the music we love to play. We make sure to keep that principle in mind.
If you had to give control of the band's destiny to one member, who would you give it to?
Chance Reeder. He is an incredible musician and has great common sense.
What do you hope the future holds for SplashAttack?
Lots of shows, fans, and new experiences. and Joey says "Just women."
Haha Well that's 20 questions. Do you have anything you'd like to say to conclude this interview? Maybe a message to your fans? A random thought?
Thanks alot for everyone who supports our music and enjoys us as much as we enjoy them. We have a show at the Hawthorne Theater in Portland Oregon. November 30TH at 6:00PM And we need all the support we can get. Hit me up on myspace for tix.
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