For this edition of Seven Questions In Heaven, we're speaking with Ryan Calhoun of The Heaven Switch, who just released their album, The Heaven Switch, last week.Describe your music for our readers who may not be familiar with you.
I always like to call my music unapologetic pop-rock. I love songs with hooks and melody. I think that vein of music has been lost for a while for rock bands.
Who are your musical influences and idols?
I grew up in a very musical household. There was always something being played in the house. Stuff from Elvis to Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers (I know, very eclectic). But I started to be drawn toward a lot of bands like Third Eye Blind, Green Day, and Foo Fighters. They were all rock bands, but all had so many great songs and melodies.
What was the first album, cassette, or CD you bought with your own money?
I believe the first CD I bought was Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magic. I don't even think I knew what or who they were, but I saw it in my older brothers' room. Looking back I was far to young to be listening to that. I don't even think I knew what sex meant.
