Metalcore band GLASS LOTUS have an EP with some all new music expected to be released soon! The band has a discussion about how they came together, the musical approach they take on, and what other plans lay ahead for them, check it out all below.
1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that?
We wanted something that didn't pin us down to just metal, that would let the sound evolve and still make sense. Eventually we came up with ‘Black Lotus’ from the MTG card… but there were already so many bands with that name. We're big fans of Glass Cloud and Glass Casket, so we just stole the glass!
2. Why did you want to play this genre?
Metalcore seems very open, we can kind of do all the things we want within the genre without it seeming weird. There's a really high ceiling for heaviness, bands like Knocked Loose, with an open door for soft and experimental sounds like Sleep Token. You kind of get a little of everything.
3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?
Mostly yeah! I (Tyler - Guitar) had played in a band with Taylor (Vocals) called Fiera for a while. That band ran it's course and we started writing some new songs. I'd known Jake (Guitar/Vocals) since high-school, and knew he'd be a great fit. Jesse (Drums) is the newest member, he plays guitar in a really sick band, Ever Eden. We had played some shows with them before, and I always kept Jesse as a super knowledgeable contact. I'd go to him for help with random things like backing tracks, in-ears, lights. We needed a drummer and I hit him up, asking if he knew anyone who would be interested. I was shocked when he replied back, “Yeah, me!”
4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
We're from Springfield, MO and we really do have a great little scene here! There's some really helpful promoters like Seth Keene who do a great job bringing shows together and looking out for the local bands. There's a great metalcore band, SSX. I think we've played with them more than anyone. They're always killer, really good guys and great music. Chemical Sun is a newer Alt/Indie band, but really excited for them, they put on a great live show.
5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?
I really don't know, but I am always writing, I love it. I think there's this place in my subconscious that is always scanning for little things to hold on to for writing. Movies are always great, I don't think I can watch one without thinking about music and writing. Video games, books, it really is just anything and everything. Sometimes I'll like, learn a new word? And that will just get my brain going on something.
6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)
We've really ran the gambit on life in general. I'll say for sure, none of our songs are about anything specific or literal. Everything is some sort of metaphor, maybe for something we've gone through, and maybe not. I really like the idea of the listener finding their own meaning. I have mine. I think we all have ours, what each song means to us.
7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)
We don't really write by committee, but I'd also say its always changing. I'm always writing, constantly uploading demos. Some grab me, or the whole group and we all go “yeah, this is definitely a Glass Lotus song”. But it's always going to start with a demo from myself or Jake.
8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?
Honestly I think for how small we are, we have quite a big discography. I definitely think we've come a long way. Some of those old songs are, to be honest, pretty unlistenable for me. But, I think it shows a really cool growth for us. There's some more prog-ish “djent” stuff, there's some straight up deathcore, there's some very electronic driven songs. We've definitely gone through quite a bit to get to where we are now.
9. Do you have any new music in the works?
Yes! So we just released SANCTUARY pt.1, we'll have part 2 coming very soon. We really just have a few little things to clean up and it's ready. I'm really so excited for these songs. They're heavy, they're catchy, and chaotic. I think they'll really bring a new sound for us.
10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
Nothing to announce right now, we wanted a little breathing room to finish up these songs and get them ready to play live. Hopefully we can be hitting the road soon!
11. What plans do you have for the future as a band?
I think really more of the same honestly. I think we've hit a really good stride with where we're at right now. This lineup is so sick, and couldn't be happier with everyone in the band. The new songs are sounding great, and we're super excited to be able to release them and a music video, and then hopefully some great shows in the future!
12. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
It's all out there on all the things! Spotify, Apple, YouTube.
We do have a little merch store that we'll be adding some new items to soon at: http://glass-lotus.square.site/.
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