Issue One - The Weekend Riot

too quick to jump on the high horse. They’re honest guys
just wanting to create music they love, and they’re not
afraid to admit the truth: “We’ve made a ton of mistakes
in the past and I’m sure we will still make more but those
mistakes have helped us learn so much about what we
want from this experience. Every major step that this
band has taken is more rewarding than the last. We’ve
been given some incredible opportunities. I’m excited to
see what comes next.”
What did you enjoy about writing Misdirection?
NM: I feel like one of the best parts of Misdirection
is how different each song sounds compared to each
other. It’s almost as if we wrote each song for a different
listener. As far as lyrical themes go, they just tell
personal stories about how we are feeling at this point
in time. Honestly, we try to write the music we like
to listen to. I’d be lying to you if I said I didn’t listen to
Misdirection often.
Q&A: MISDIRECTION
Were there any musicians who influenced the writing
on Misdirection?
NM: The most obvious influences on Misdirection would
have to be Stickup Kid and With The Punches. There are
a few others thrown in there that are not so obvious, I
like to leave that up to the listener to figure out.
Which of the new songs are you proudest of/excited
for people to hear?
NM: We were really excited for people to hear ‘Fall’
but it turns out the favorite so far has been ‘Paper’.
Last but not least, what’s the greatest thing about
performing?
NM: When we see kids moshing, crowd surfing, and
stage diving at our shows it feels incredible. It’s probably
my favorite part of playing.
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