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Scarlet Serenity's Joseph Discusses Debut Release and the Future
With the release of their debut EP "Bad Jokes & Half Truths", Scarlet Serenity have been hard at work becoming a respected Canadian artist in just short of a year. Founder and lead singer Joseph Lawless sat down with us to talk about their latest release and what we can expect from Scarlet Serenity in the future!
1. How would you best describe your sound?
Joseph: To me we're just a rock n roll band. We are heavily influenced by bands like Motley Crue, Guns N Roses and Iron Maiden. We're just trying to be a rock band and bring back the true rock n roll spirit. Nowadays there seems to be a different sub-genre per band and we're trying to stay away from all that and just be true to us.
2. Can you share with us one or two of your favorite moments with the band?
Joseph: I love being in the studio! Making this EP has truely been a life changing and unforgettable experience. All of us quit our jobs, left our homes and came together to pursue this crazy fucking dream! From being homeless to hearing the final product I'm happy to say I loved every second and wouldn't change it for the world.
3. Scarlet Serenity's debut EP 'Bad Jokes & Half Truths' is now available, why should people check it out?
Joseph: Because we're all incredibly sexy and talented! [Laughs] We're pretty good at writing songs too! Plus there's a chick on the album cover, who doesn't dig that?
4. Do you remember the very first time you heard the final mix of the new release and what you were thinking?
5. How do you feel the band has evolved musically and personally over the last year?
Joseph: I feel as if we have all grown a lot closer as friends. You really test yourself when you live in a car with the same dudes for like a year. Some people have limits and boundaries and in the beginning there were some complications but now we're like blood brothers. Nothing is going to stop us.
6. How important do you rate the lyrical side of your EP?
Joseph: We're real. We write songs about real shit that people can connect to. We're young, dumb and full of cum. We aren't the type of band to write a specific song or sound to please the masses. We write music we want to hear and if people enjoy our music that is awesome! If you don't like us, chances are we won't like you either. 10/10.
7. What are your current show/tour plans, if any?
Joseph: We just got back from playing a summer festival called Grizfest. We're talking with some pretty big names and lining up tours for next year. We will be everywhere in 2016.
8. Describe your live performance for those who have never seen you live?
Joseph: It's heavy, it's sweaty, it's sexy. This is rock n roll. We go up there and put on a show like it's our last day to live. We're all over the stage! In all honesty you'll have to come catch a show to get the full experience! We believe that if people take time out of their day to pay hard earned money then they deserve the best damn show we can provide.
9. How has Social Networking (Facebook,Twitter, etc.) impacted your band?
Joseph: Social media has helped us make waves in Canada, US & Europe. Our name is spreading like wildfire and it's really a huge thanks to all of our amazing fans that spread our name through social media. We honestly have the best fans in the world.
10. Why do you think people are into your music?
Joseph: There is substance to our music. We write about real shit and people feed off that. Kids are able to tell who is genuine and who is looking for a paycheck. That's also why we released our EP for free. We just love what we do and people enjoy that about us.
11. What does the next year hold for you and your band?
Joseph: 2016 is going to be INSANE for us. More music, tours and much more! This scene really isn't prepared for what we're about to bring to to the table.
12. Where can our readers find your band on the internet?
Joseph: We're on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. Just search Scarlet Serenity anywhere on the internet and you'll find us! Download a FREE copy of Scarlet Serenity's "Bad Jokes & Half Truths - EP' - www.facebook.com/OfficialScarletSerenity.
Scarlet Serenity Releases New Song "Bad Jokes & Half Truths"
Scarlet Serenity has released a new song called "Bad Jokes & Half Truths", which can also be downloaded for FREE by going HERE. Look for the band via Facebook as well HERE. Check out the new song HERE.
Scarlet Serenity Releases Teaser Trailer for Debut EP "Bad Jokes & Half Truths"
Scarlet Serenity's debut EP "Bad Jokes & Half Truths" will be available on iTunes 07/14/15! Check out the teaser trailer HERE with the cover artwork below!
Scarlet Serenity Gets Together to Discuss EP, Touring, and More!
Scarlet Serenity is a three piece Rock band from Grande Prairie, Alberta. Fusing pop-punk with a love for metal Scarlet Serenity are quickly becoming a common name and the boys took some time to discuss their upcoming EP, the Real Sick tour and more!
1. Introduce yourself, tell me what you do in Scarlet Serenity, and how long the band has been together?
Joseph: I'm Joseph Lawless I play the guitar and sing for Scarlet Serenity, I began the vision of Scarlet Serenity when I was about 13.
Broden: I am Broden Eagles and I play bass in Scarlet Serenity. We formed less than a year ago.
Kyle: I'm Kyle Langdon and we've been kicking around for a year now as the real deal.
2. Can I get a backstory on the band/ band biography?
Joseph: Long story short, I some how convinced these guys to pretty much give up anything and everything in their lives to pursue this crazy little dream with me. I'm more thankful than words can explain and I love these guys.
Broden: I don't really think we have one, aside from like... When we all met. At first Joseph and I hated each other and now we're inseparable.
Kyle: As little hooligans in school I met Joseph and my mother wouldn't let me hangout with the kid but I knew there was something special. I met Broden through Joseph and here we are, blood brothers till the end.
3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
Joseph: We're based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Alberta actually has a bumpin' music scene. Do yourself a favor and check out my boys in Arrival Of Autumn.
Broden: The music scene is a lot different than most places. There isn't much of it but you can always tell that it's there ya'know?
Kyle: From what I've seen with the local music scene, bands are more about being flashy elitists and worrying about other bands than creating art. I have no friends.
4. How did you guys come up with your band name?
Joseph: I was looking for something with almost a Guns N' Roses vibe to it. Simple, rolls off the tongue but also has some sort of positive and negative imagery because I don't care if you're Jesus fuckin Christ, everyone has two faces. [Laughs]
5. What bands have influenced your band and its sound?
Joseph: Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue and Fall Out Boy are my jam!
Broden: Avenged Sevenfold, Black Veil Brides, Escape the Fate.
Kyle: Personally I love Jack White, band influences would be Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N' Roses.
6. What lyrical theme do you guys use in your music? What message do you want to send?
Joseph: We're a band who looks forward to evolution, that being said our lyrics always vary depending on the song. If anything we just want people to know that there are people out there who are just as fucked up as you and together our voices will echo for eternity. I just want Scarlet Serenity to mean as much to someone else as it does to me.
Broden: Basically just do whatever the fuck you want and own up to the consequences of your actions.
Kyle: I want people to be comfortable in their own skin. Don't walk around like you own the world, walk around like you own the ground you walk on.
7. So what can you tell me about this new EP?
Joseph: Our EP is called 'Bad Jokes & Half Truths' and is set for release late June/Early July, 2015.
It's sexy, dirty, poppy and heavy.
Broden: It's the best damn record I've ever heard. [Laughs]
Kyle: Broden knows whats up!
8. Where are you recording the EP?
Joseph: We're self-producing it straight from our apartment to be honest. We really dig the old school raw DIY vibe.
Broden: There is no place like home baby.
Kyle: Our mother fucking home.
9. How is the vibe in the studio?
Joseph: Considering that we do it from home the vibe is always really chill and relaxed.
Broden: Very rock n roll. Booze, cigarettes, the lifestyle of making music. Music being everything and not really giving a shit about anyone's perspective on you.
Kyle: Every day it's different. There are days where it's chill, it's stressful, it feels like my utopia. My kinda place.
10. Where are you in the recording process of the new EP?
Joseph: I would say we're roughly 60% through production. We plan on doing a lot of rad things to promote it and can't wait!
11. Did the band have any definitive goals they were shooting for before the recording process began for this EP?
Joseph: Personally I was just tired of all these sub-genres and wannabes. I wanted something cool and exciting. Real genuine rock n roll. I'm tired of self-proclaimed "Rockstars" preaching about how this isn't cool or that isn't rock n roll enough. Just be yourself.
Broden: Not really, we just kinda went in, wrote what we thought sounded cool and went from there. Bad Jokes and Half Truths was the outcome.
Kyle: We just wanted to be the biggest damn band in the world, a rock n roll masterpiece.
12. Is there any story or concept behind the "Bad Jokes & Half Truths" title?
Joseph: It pokes fun at the amount of shit talkers and word twisters out there. There seems to always be 3 sides to the story and you never really know if to laugh or consider the truth.
Broden: If it's giving me attention I really don't give a shit, let's give em' something to talk about!
Kyle: It's about people judging you before they know what you're actually capable of. People can say what they want but until your actions prove what you're saying you don't really know who I am.
13. Who did the cover art for "Bad Jokes & Half Truths" and how much input did you have on it?
Joseph: My good friend Scott Cumming designed it. I've worked with Scott for years and I pitched him the vision I had for the artwork and to no surprise he brought it to life, and a fantastic job at that.
14. Are you using any new instrumentation you've never used in the recording process before?
Joseph: We've been experimenting with samples and stuff a little, it sounds sick.
Broden: I'm playing bass which is pretty cool coming from a guitarist background.
Kyle: I've never really played drums until one day I hopped on a kit and the boys were like "You can drum!" Can't say I've ever used a DAW but I've learned a fuck ton.
15. Did you feel any pressure whatsoever?
Joseph: Being our debut release it was nice in a way because there were no outside expectations or a reputation to live up to. This EP is pretty much a demo with some glitter and Jack Daniels mixed in, so getting our foot through the door might be some sort of pressure I guess.
Broden: A little bit at the start because I wasn't sure how it would all go down. It really impressed me and it's better than I had expected.
Kyle: Nah dude, I felt no pressure going into this EP. It came natural to all three of us.
16. When did you start writing for this EP?
Joseph: I began writing Bad Jokes & Half Truths in the summer of 2014 shortly after a breif taste of success almost made my head explode.
17. Can you select two songs from "Bad Jokes & Half Truths" and tell us what inspired the lyrics for them?
Joseph: 'Wretched Days' is a little bit out me being kinda troubled with myself. Different problems and choosing various ways to cope with those problems knowing it could lead to my destruction. It eventually comes full circle in a "You'll remember me" type way. My mind has always been a little hot and cold but it makes for great entertainment. We also have this rad opener to the EP that doesn't exactly have any lyrical content but it's really cool in almost a Tim Burton/American Horror Story vibe.
18. What can the fans see from you guys in the future?
Joseph: We're teaming up with Rise or Die Promotions as part of a compilation disk that will be distributed on select dates of the Real Sick tour co-headlined by Chelsea Grin and The Word Alive brought to you by Monster Energy. The tour kicks off on April 28th in St. Paul, MN and ends on May 23rd in Mexico City, MX. The compilation will feature an unreleased Scarlet Serenity song and will be limited to 1500 copies to those attending select tour dates only. Five lucky fans will get a signed physical copy from the band for free chosen from our Facebook like list at random. Tickets for the Real Sick tour are available at http://ticketspin.com/the-word-alive.
Broden: We're broadcasting a livestream on April 20th at 9:00PM Pacific time (USA/Canada). Check out our Facebook for more details.
Kyle: Our debut EP 'Bad Jokes & Half Truths' will be available this summer. Be on the lookout for it everywhere! Thank you to our fans, friends, families and everyone who has stood by our side and supported us. Let's take over the world. Visit: www.facebook.com/OfficialScarletSerenity to stay up to date with the latest news from Scarlet Serenity.
Scarlet Serenity Holiday Interview
1. What are you doing for the holidays?
Joseph: Dressing up as Santa, drinking copious amounts of egg nog and stealing all the presents from local children... Just kidding! We've spent the last month or so working on something pretty fucking rad that we hope to release shortly after the new year.
Kyle: Possibly turning a date into a kidnapping, who knows. [Laughs]
2. What are you thankful for?
Joseph: My friends and family, devilish good looks & amazing talent! For real though, we're so thankful and lucky to have such amazing people who support our crazy little dream that is Scarlet Serenity.
Kyle: Thank god for orgasms! If not for them sex would be mindless rubbing of human genitals... But we'd all still do it wouldn't we?
3. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?
Joseph: Bring on the pie.
Kyle: Pizza is pretty rad.
4. Who's the one who eats the most when it comes to the holiday season?
Joseph: I think it is safe to say that Kyle eats the most out of all of us, I don't think there is a dish that exists that I haven't witnessed him inhale!
Kyle: I think I'll have to agree with Joseph on this one, I love food!
5. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing and why?
Joseph: It isn't exactly a Christmas carol of any sort but my favorite Christmas song to sing would be "Yule Shoot Your Eye Out" by Fall Out Boy. Most people are shocked when they first find out that we are Fall Out Boy fans because our music is a lot heavier than you would expect pop-punk fans to enjoy but we are extremely influenced by their songwriting and creativity.
Kyle: That one where I go around shooting out people's speakers, bah humbug.
6. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?
Joseph: Is Hayley Williams an option? [Laughs]
Kyle: For me it's not about what you want, it's about what you have and how you use it.
7. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?
Joseph: My New Year's resolution is to not have a resolution. I feel as if people just use the event as an excuse to procrastinate on changing things they don't like about their lives. No holiday or resolution will make a change for you, you need to take it one step at a time and achieve personal goals for yourself.
Kyle: To be myself and better myself as best I can.
8. What can fans expect from Scarlet Serenity within the new year?
Kyle: Sexy hair and even sexier tunes!
Joseph: We're keeping the cat in the bag for now. We have been working with some pretty rad people preparing big plans including releases, tours and more. We just need to make sure they all fall into place before making promises we can't keep. One thing we can promise that soon enough you'll be seeing our name everywhere.