I recently had the chance to catch up with frontman Conor Murphy before the band’s show at the Constellation Room in Santa Ana, CA. We talked about the recording process, the album’s thematic inspirations, and the joys of being on tour.
I sat down with the band ahead of their Philadelphia show at The Foundry to hear more about their tour with Young Culture, Cherie Amour, and First And Forever, as well as their off-day antics and potential cover band names
Her new album SUCKERPUNCH is overflowing with pop punk influences, a drastically different sonic space from where she was earlier in her career. Her vocals and lyricism fit the style of music perfectly, and this record is sure to secure her spot in the modern pop punk scene.
The free and fluid production that he employed on this record pushes these songs forward sonically, and the off-the-cuff, often totally freestyled, songwriting approach feels more genuine than ever before.
The self-produced 12-track album is raw, gritty, and definitely sounds like “feral joy,” as described by Rogers early this year on her Twitter account.
The energy Waterparks bring to their live sets is truly something that can only be experienced in person – lead singer Awsten Knight did not stay still for a second of the hour-and-a-half long show.
The entire song’s atmosphere takes you right to Torrance, California, as if you’re actually messing around with the band and making these memories with them.
