Post-hardcore band Tigerwine recently dropped their sophomore record Nothing is for You via Tooth & Nail Records. You can listen to the album here, as well as their mind-bending video for “Scarecrow” right here on All Punked Up!
Earlier this week, we reviewed Tigerwine’s Nothing is for You which you can check out here!
We also recently caught up with guitarist Steve Lichtenwalter to talk about the album. Check out our interview below.
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Take me through the process of writing Nothing is for You. What were some of your inspirations for this record?
Our process varies. We love to write in a room together, so after one of us comes up with a riff or a loose structure we take it to the full band setting and see where it goes. We tend to be inspired by different sounds and tones that we play around with. Often it begins with a certain sound or a certain pedal or synthesizer and we let it go from there. This time around we were afforded more time to write and develop songs than we had in the past. Some of these songs had time to sit for a year and we ultimately ended up changing the songs up quite a bit and even scrapped some.
Which track are you most proud of on the record?
For me, it has to be “Complete.” After becoming acquainted with synthesizers it was my first real go at creating a song with loops and sequencing. We didn’t really have an opportunity to play it as a band before we recorded it, and more had to verbally communicate with one another what our visions were. In my opinion, the end result matched the vision perfectly.
Which track was the most challenging to create?
I’d have to pick “Wigwam.” I wouldn’t say it was challenging more than it required some extra care. There are portions of that song where there is “lead feedback” more than lead guitar. Some of the actual guitar parts rely pretty heavily on randomness from certain pedals as well as interaction with the guitar cab itself. It took a few tries to get the exact sounds we wanted. Also, drum-wise, a lot of that song was approached with a more orchestral mind than others and involves some layering that really transformed the song.
When live shows return, which track are you most excited to play at a show?
“Technicolor Yawn,” or “Word Hoard.”
If you had to create another title for the record, what would you call it and why?
I have no idea haha. The title almost predates the songs themselves.
Your music spans the spectrum, from indie rock to metal. To me, your music almost creates a new subgenre of rock. What do you think we could label your sound as?
That’s a tough one. There is an incredibly sweet elderly couple that I see where I work and they always ask about the band. I fall back on “loud obnoxious rock and roll” when they ask what kind of music it is. How about post-grunge? Doom-emo?
What are some artists that inspire you to create such diverse music?
As a band, each member has wildly different influences. For me, Bob Dylan, Colour Revolt, Sigur Ros, and Converge are probably the most inspiring right now
What songs do you have on repeat right now?
“Mantra of Madness” – Umbra Vitae
“Killing Spree” – O’brother
“Highway Lights” – Salt Creek
“Brothers on a Hotel Bed” – Death Cab for Cutie
Is there anything else you want to say to your fans or All Punked Up readers?
Be excellent to each other.
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