An Interview with Jealousy Curve
Jealousy Curve is a local Philadelphia band that has been on the rise for several years now. They have taken the local rock scene by the balls and never released their grip. With their interactive live shows and instantly catchy songs, they are probably going to be a major player in the Philadelphia scene for a long time.
BnR recently talked with the guys from Jealousy Curve and asked them a few questions. The interview is below:
BnR: What is your outlook on the music industry? Do you feel it is adapting to today's changing music scene (online social networking, file sharing, etc)
JC: I think the industry is trying to adapt to changing trends and consumer tastes to stay viable. It is no secret the traditional model is not working. That being said, there is no better time to be an independent band. The internet has made distribution global and touring has never been easier.
BnR: The Philadelphia rock scene is a tough scene to break into. How have you been able to stand apart from the great Philadelphia bands?
JC: We have been really fortunate. We try to tour as much as possible and when we do play at home we try to make each show an event. It has been a slow process, as we started writing together five years ago. It has been gratifying to see things now.
BnR: Speaking of every show an event, for those readers who haven't seen Jealousy Curve live, can you describe the experience?
JC: We try to make the shows interactive, and we try to make each one different. We always try to play every show like it is our last and put everything out there. We are a rock band and there aren't a ton of theatrics or gimmicks. We simply try to rock the songs.
BnR: About those songs, This is for your own destruction is a great album. How have the songs been received live?
JC: Thank you for the compliments on the EP. The songs have been received very well. The record is very raw and we did it very quickly, in just three weeks, and the audience appreciates that immediacy. Our live set typically has all seven (7) songs on the EP and we enjoy playing them.
BnR: What was the inspiration behind, This is for your own destruction?
JC: Our singer Michael came up with the title. Kind of a twist on authority figures, parents, warning labels etc. and the saying "This is for your own protection."
BnR: You have gotten great exposure through Zippo and WMMR, I am sure you have had offers to sign with a major label. Why haven't you?
JC: We have seen so many of our friends' bands go through the major label ringer...getting signed, taking years to get their record out, only to be dropped. We have been fortunate to make two records on our own with success and are looking forward to making the third.
BnR: You are friends with Jaxon on WMMR. He has a great radio voice. It is deep, sultry, and highly romantic. Has he ever done voice work as Optimus Prime?
JC: [laughs] Jaxon does have a great radio voice. He should be cast in the Transformers sequel. I wish mine sounded like that on mic. He is a great guy and ardent supporter of Philly music. WMMR has been so kind and it really blows us away.
BnR: What band has been the coolest band to tour with so far? Is there a band you want to tour with, but haven't?
JC: We have toured with some great bands, but our favorite band to play with is The Underwater from York, PA. Great friends and an amazing band. Their new record Forces is out on Megaforce now. We'd love to tour with Muse one day or Queens of the Stone Age.
Thank you Jealousy Curve for taking time out of your schedule to answer our questions. If you want to hear a sampling of Jealousy Curve's music, visit their MySpace site at (http://www.myspace.com/jealousycurve). You can also purchase the EP This is for your own destruction directly from the MySpace site.
If you want to check out Jealousy Curve live, which we suggest you do, here are their tour dates:
06.28.08 - Pittsburgh, PA - Gravity
07.04.08 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest with Seether
07.31.08 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
08.16.08 - Reading, PA - The Silo
All information is easily available at the band's MySpace site.
BnR recently talked with the guys from Jealousy Curve and asked them a few questions. The interview is below:
BnR: What is your outlook on the music industry? Do you feel it is adapting to today's changing music scene (online social networking, file sharing, etc)
JC: I think the industry is trying to adapt to changing trends and consumer tastes to stay viable. It is no secret the traditional model is not working. That being said, there is no better time to be an independent band. The internet has made distribution global and touring has never been easier.
BnR: The Philadelphia rock scene is a tough scene to break into. How have you been able to stand apart from the great Philadelphia bands?
JC: We have been really fortunate. We try to tour as much as possible and when we do play at home we try to make each show an event. It has been a slow process, as we started writing together five years ago. It has been gratifying to see things now.
BnR: Speaking of every show an event, for those readers who haven't seen Jealousy Curve live, can you describe the experience?
JC: We try to make the shows interactive, and we try to make each one different. We always try to play every show like it is our last and put everything out there. We are a rock band and there aren't a ton of theatrics or gimmicks. We simply try to rock the songs.
BnR: About those songs, This is for your own destruction is a great album. How have the songs been received live?
JC: Thank you for the compliments on the EP. The songs have been received very well. The record is very raw and we did it very quickly, in just three weeks, and the audience appreciates that immediacy. Our live set typically has all seven (7) songs on the EP and we enjoy playing them.
BnR: What was the inspiration behind, This is for your own destruction?
JC: Our singer Michael came up with the title. Kind of a twist on authority figures, parents, warning labels etc. and the saying "This is for your own protection."
BnR: You have gotten great exposure through Zippo and WMMR, I am sure you have had offers to sign with a major label. Why haven't you?
JC: We have seen so many of our friends' bands go through the major label ringer...getting signed, taking years to get their record out, only to be dropped. We have been fortunate to make two records on our own with success and are looking forward to making the third.
BnR: You are friends with Jaxon on WMMR. He has a great radio voice. It is deep, sultry, and highly romantic. Has he ever done voice work as Optimus Prime?
JC: [laughs] Jaxon does have a great radio voice. He should be cast in the Transformers sequel. I wish mine sounded like that on mic. He is a great guy and ardent supporter of Philly music. WMMR has been so kind and it really blows us away.
BnR: What band has been the coolest band to tour with so far? Is there a band you want to tour with, but haven't?
JC: We have toured with some great bands, but our favorite band to play with is The Underwater from York, PA. Great friends and an amazing band. Their new record Forces is out on Megaforce now. We'd love to tour with Muse one day or Queens of the Stone Age.
Thank you Jealousy Curve for taking time out of your schedule to answer our questions. If you want to hear a sampling of Jealousy Curve's music, visit their MySpace site at (http://www.myspace.com/jealousycurve). You can also purchase the EP This is for your own destruction directly from the MySpace site.
If you want to check out Jealousy Curve live, which we suggest you do, here are their tour dates:
06.28.08 - Pittsburgh, PA - Gravity
07.04.08 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest with Seether
07.31.08 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
08.16.08 - Reading, PA - The Silo
All information is easily available at the band's MySpace site.
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