Today, we're spending Seven Questions In Heaven with BRAEVES!
Describe your music for our readers who may not be familiar with you.
Derek: It's atmospheric indie pop that can make you move. We cover a wide range of styles and sounds without getting too far off base from the theme of the album. Drifting By Design features peppier songs like "Guest Of The Gun" that have the falsetto hooks, while "Souls In Transit" has more of an ethereal vibe. Overall there is a narrative to this record that is very sincere and personal to us and we hope that comes off in the music.
Who are your musical influences and idols?
Ryan: George Harrison, David Bowie, Sam Cooke.
Nick: Over the last decade I've been in differing stages, from casual obsession to meth-like addiction, with Bjork. Hearing the classical elements that I grew up studying, mixed with dance beats and pop production that I was enjoying outside of school together had a dramatic influence on the way I now approach my own song writing and production.
Derek: Paul McCartney, The Police, Radiohead, and Elliott Smith.
What was the first album, cassette, or CD you bought with your own money?
Nick: Silverchair, Frogstomp.
Derek: Definitely Weezer's Pinkerton. I remember absolutely loving "Pink Triangle" and "Falling For you," so much so I had all the lyrics typed up on my AOL profile page. Either that or Chumbawamba.
Ryan: I wish I could answer this with complete assurance, but It was either Green Day's Dookie or Big Willie Style. The 90's was a magical time.
