Lost Societies Die – Interview – Thanks for Asking!

Lost Societies Die – Interview – Thanks for Asking! – by Liam Sweeny.

RRX: Music genres are difficult for some artists. Some strictly adhere; others not so much. What is your perspective on the genre you play, or the genres you hover around?

LSD: We try our best not to stick to one sole genre. Even though I think some aspects of our favourites seem to stick around through our work, such as grunge, punk and metal. We are trying to incorporate ideas of dance and other things that just make you want to move because, to us, music is a physical relationship between the band and the audience. The art before the message.

RRX: In the musical world, there are many supporting players. Recording engineers, sound techs, cover art designers. Who are three people that support the craft that you would like to shine a spotlight on?

LSD: There have been plenty of people that have helped us down the road so far and I wish we could mention them all, but the biggest help has been our good friend Thomos Merdith. He’s been a rock for us and been a vital part in creating a ton of photos and reels on social media. His eye for photography has been crucial for us and we couldn’t have done it without him.

Secondly, our producer Kyle Evans. He has believed in us from the get go and that kind of support really makes a difference. It helps you believe in it too, even when times get tough.

Thirdly, I have to mention Matthew Wilding from Wilding Promotions. He got us our first gig and has sent us barreling towards our next lot. We are super grateful to have been introduced to this man. A real diamond.

RRX: Would you rather have one of your songs blow up and make you a one-hit wonder and household name, or would you rather have all your songs be solidly received, but no chart-climbers? (You have to pick one or the other here.)

LSD: As a group, we would rather have a much longer and lasting effect on people. Really make an impact on the world and a one hit wonder doesn’t really achieve that. You get lost in the sea of time and drift away into obscurity. Evan thought we’d miss out on that crazy lime light, it would be so much more rewarding to be something that people love for as long as they can.

RRX: We let it out differently when we play music. The happy, sad, good and back; it can all be put out musically. Overall, do you feel better when you sing about the better times, or the worser times? Is there a difference you can describe?

LSD: Singing through anything makes it better. It makes the dark times brighter, the good times better. Singing is the best therapy around. It allows you to take a step back and hear what you’re saying and what you mean to say. Because sometimes our words lose meaning, but music brings that meaning back. So I would say there is a difference, but the outcome is the same.

RRX: Let’s talk about your next project, your next few. Just not the ones you’re working on now. The ones you have your eyes on for the future. What’s coming to us?

LSD: We’ve got loads in the pipeline to be honest. We’ve got another five singles ready to drop in the new year and a live album. We are already looking forward to get back into the studio to record our next batch, as we feel that we are really starting to find our sound. It’s developing with better dynamics, better songwriting, clearer lyrical themes and some killer grooves. If you liked our first song, I think you’ll love what’s to come. I really do.

RRX: What instrument would you add to the band if you could? Is there anything you are trying to do musically that would be helped with one or more additional players?

LSD: We’ve talked a little bit about bringing in some kind of keyboard or synth. We think we can really do some cool stuff with. Bring a lot of atmosphere to the music. We wouldn’t bring anyone else, not at the moment anyway, but we are all pretty multi instrumental so I think we would just move some things around. All try out different positions in the band.

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