Indeyevid Talks of Togetherness, Music, Show Playing and the Future!
Punk rockers INDEYEVID has released a number of singles, an EP, with plans for an album expected in the next year! The band talks of their history together, releasing music, playing shows, and much more that is in-store for the future.
1. So how do you pronounce the band's name Indeyevid, does it have a meaning behind it?
Indeyevid was a word invented by me, Amanda, the creator and front woman of the band. I developed the word to achieve the highest form of originality a band name can get, and tha5t’s making your own word. Indeyevid was inspired and influenced by the word individual, as when I started the initial song writing for the band, I felt the pull toward having a song be titled “indeyevidual”, as I felt it was a personal play on pronunciation and spelling of “individual”. After a few glances back at the title, it started to stand-out more to me than just a title for a song, it became a sense of something more, and this, I experimented, took off the last three letters of the word “indeyevidual”, and thus, “indeyevid” was born! The way I pronounce it is by breaking it down into three syllables, “ind”, “eye”, “vid”, as you say “ind” just how you would pronounce individual, then “eye” like saying “eyeball”, and vid like saying “video”! That’s honestly the simplest way I can explain it as of now, but hearing people’s interpretation of the name is also extremely entertaining, and I will never be upset if it is said differently than how I say it!
2. When did the band come together, and can you introduce yourselves for us?
The concept of this band was developed in summer of 2022, but the finalized lineup isn't official until fall 2023, where I (Amanda) was always the intended rhythm guitarist and vocalist. Ignacio, the lead guitarist, was always a friend of mine before I started Indeyevid, as we met through playing shows together in other bands and gravitated toward each other due to our passionate love for playing music and performing. Andrew, the bassist, found Indeyevid in the earlier stages of the development, and quickly found an interest in the band just from being in the music scene, and thus, led to him joining as our bassist! Last but not least, Jon, our drummer, was an extremely lucky find on Facebook, when I was endlessly searching for a drummer for Indeyevid, he was a diamond in the rough, and reached out interested, the rest is history. I absolutely love what Indeyevid has become, and I couldn't have asked for better bandmates. These guys are talented, and we all complement each other well.
3. How would you describe the sound that your band creates?
This may just be the hardest question to ever ask, because we ask it ourselves every time! We defined our genre as “punk” due to the broadness that the genre of punk is, but we can’t specify exactly what our sound is other than being energetic, powerful, loud, and confident just to throw in a few adjectives. I always joke that anyone in the audience is recommended to wear earplugs, but in the best way possible.
4. Can you discuss the most recent releases you have available, which is quite a few singles and couple of EP's, please discuss!
As of now, we highly suggest readers listen to our EP “Audacity of Authenticity”, as it has songs we actively play in our set, and will provide you with a strong example of how we sound as a band. As we are currently working on an album that will come out around spring 2025 that will change lives. We are more than excited to share it, but we aren't spoiling any secrets yet!
5. Does the band have any other newer music in the works, perhaps a debut full-length?
This ties into the previous question, but we are working on a full-length album, possibly more than ten songs, but as mentioned we aren't spoiling too much yet! These songs have been brewing on for quite some time, and we are beyond proud of them, around spring 2025, keep an eye out on all streaming platforms!!
6. How would you describe your live performances, it's said to be electrifying energy and captivating how so?
We always give it our all, whether it is a packed venue, or only the bartender, we play every show like it’s our last, and we mean it. I want people to experience emotions, and energy while we play, and have them walk out of a venue with something on their mind or something to talk about. I don’t care if I’m bleeding, tired, sweating, it doesn’t matter, I am giving it my all, and making sure everyone in the venue will hear Indeyevid.
7. Will the band be doing anymore live shows and or tours coming up?
As of now, we are wrapped up with shows for 2024, and by the new year, we will be planning more! But nothing is set in stone yet, perhaps a mini tour is on the horizon of summer 2025, but it currently is all in-talks.
8. What other plans are in-store for this next year 2025?
Bigger shows, more music, new merch, music videos, etc. and I can’t wait.
9. Where can people find out more about you as far as music, social media, etc.
We are on all social media and streaming platforms under the name Indeyevid!
10. Would you like to say or want to add on anything more?
Any and all support and love is massively appreciated from everyone in Indeyevid, and I suggest you check in with us come the new year, you might just find your new favorite album when we release ours! Thank you Natalie's World for the interview!