A - Z Interviews: Brent Walsh

Brent Walsh celebrated the release of his sophomore EP ‘Are You Even There at All?’, by sharing the spirited video for third single ‘Moon Creep’. Inspired by a cappella act Pentatonix, ‘Moon Creep’ bursts into a full-on pop anthem as it brims with doo-wop vocals and layered harmonies. The video was a collaborative effort amongst friends, shot guerilla-style on the streets of Oakland. This proved to be a fun adventure, improvising last-minute concept and choreography changes to adapt to new locations. The chemistry and passion of those involved translates brilliantly into the clip, culminating with a full-on dance celebration as Walsh belts out “it makes me feel alive.” You can watch the video for ‘Moon Creep’ here and stream ‘Are You Even There at All?’ in full here. Now Walsh is here to take the A-Z interview, so we can find out more...

A Song Which Made You Want To Make Music: 

Coheed and Cambria - In keeping secrets of silent earth 3

Best Album Ever Written: 

God... how could you ever pick this... I’m just going to continue with the album that I remember first inspiring me to make more progressive music and that’s the same answer as question one.

Craziest Moment You’ve Experienced As A Solo Artist: 

Well, my solo experience is quite limited compared to my ITM life, but tracking in Madden Studios with Mark Hoppus tracking in the next room was pretty wild.

Deepest Lyrics One Of Your Songs Features:

Some days it feels like I’m talking to God..

Hey God are you listening?

Sometimes it feels like I’m just alone with my thoughts

And why does that scare me so much?

Hey God are you listening?

What is my role in your plot? 

Or are you even there at all?

Easiest Song You Wrote: 

Alone but Contently

Favourite Show You’ve Ever Played: 

Any of the last three I the Mighty headliners in NY.

Guest You’d Most Like To Feature On A Your Record: 

Claudio Sanchez or Dustin Kensrue

Happiest Moment In You’ve Experienced As A Solo Artist: 

Honestly just playing shows on this tour with a full backing band has been such a blast.

Interesting Fact About One Of Your Members: 

Well, my solo project consists of me, but if we’re talking ITM - Chris our bass player is also a brilliant mechanic. Keeps our van running through 300k miles.

Jamming This Song Always Pumps Me Up For Playing A Show: 

Snarky Puppy – Lingus

Kicking Off Your Set Is Best With Which Song: 

Moon Creep

Longest Distance You’ve Travelled To Play A Show: 

Ummm probably Reading and Leeds festival... CA - UK

Most Inspiring Musician You’ve Ever Experienced: 

Claudio Sanchez. More recently watching Nothing But Thieves 

New Band You’d Recommend: 

Nothing But Thieves

Opening For This Band Would Be Ideal: 

Nothing But Thieves, Coheed (again), Thrice, Circa Survive

Place You’d Most Like To Tour: 

Australia

Quote That You’d Like To Pass On To Readers: 

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott

Reason For The Title Of Your Recent Release: 

It embodies the search for answers that the album explores.

See Me Live: 

On this tour with Kurt Travis, or with ITM across the US with Tonight Alive in Jan and Feb.

The Old Days Of Music Were Better Than Those Currently, Do You Agree: 

I always find new music to like. I will admit, rock music felt more melodic as a whole back in the day, but the way people genre blend now and the return of progressive music as of late has been a wonderful trend.

Unusual Merchandise You’d Like To Do: 

A whole bed/sheet/comforter set. 

Variations You’d Like To Do On Any Of Your Songs: 

I’d love to make another “Oil in Water” type record that plays with new genres.

What Band Have You Seen Live and Most Regretted: 

Is this question supposed to be have I NOT seen live and most regretted? Or is this a bait question to get me to bad mouth someone? Lol

X-rays or any other treatments needed for tour related injuries: 

Probably should have had some sort of treatment for nodes in my throat by now, but hopefully they’ve healed.

You could have written any song in history, which would you pick: 

Bohemian Rhapsody. Easiest Question Ever.

Zoo animal that best captures the personality of your project: 

chameleon