Published: July 6, 2010 12:13 PM EST
By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
New Music Spotlight July 2010 Edition
DB and the Catastrophe
Music Now Artist/Band Spotlight Weekly Series: Version I
DB and the Catastrophe Photo by Darren Mahuron
Version 1.0
We are loving this next band, DB and the Catastrophe, so much that we have two---count them---two versions for our readers to read spotlights that easily showcase the love, passion, and heart that each member puts into their music. In each of the spotlights, we asked several questions so that we could get to know more about this terrific band and what makes them tick. Here is what developed from our online conversation.
Isaac: I just listened to one of your songs from your CD. What was the inspiration for making your new album?
DB and the C: We have been writing some great new music that we want to get out there after having our first single “Assault” hit the radio. We want to show the industry that we aren't just going to die out we still got a lot to show the industry.
Isaac: Who were your influences?
DB and the C: We always get this question and it's really a diverse answer cause of all of our personal influences. Our influences are: A.F.I., Against Me, Anti Flag, Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, Bayside, Blink-182, A Day to Remember, Green Day, Less Than Jake, Lucky Boys Confusion, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, My Chemical Romance, NOFX, The Offspring, Operation Ivy, Pennywise, Reel Big Fish, Silverstain, Single File, Social Distortion, Sublime, and Sum 41.
Isaac: What do you consider to have been the highlight(s) and lowpoint(s) of your career to date?
DB and the C: Our high points definitely include making it into the Top 12 of 93.3 KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays, playing the Hard Rock Cafe a couple of times, and getting accepted into the local industry of Denver.
Isaac: Brief history about your background plus the style of music you play.
DB and the C: We all went to the same high school and played in different bands. After leaving high school and starting this project, we started to piece together the band from friends we knew that played. Our music style is still and probably always will be slightly changing and maturing to bring the best out in us. All of our different style get thrown into this huge pot and makes a brand new unique sound.
Isaac: How easy is it to gets gigs for you as an artist? What is the live music scene like in your area?
DB and the C: At first, it was the hardest thing to get a gig. I think we booked our first gig after trying to get one for three months or so. After that, it was still a little rough but became way easier. The scene in Colorado is amazing; great bands that help out and a supportive and involved community.
DB and the Catastrophe
Photo by Darren Mahuron
Isaac: What do you think of the state of Indie music at the moment? Do you listen to radio much at all? Has the Internet helped music grow or hindered it in your opinion?
DB and the C: The independent side of the industry is in this weird fragile state. It is growing and is wide open for new bands to get in and do what they love, but at the same time with the economic down period it is also unstable. We do listen to the radio, especially local music shows and late at night when they show new music. The Internet is an awesome tool for small independent bands. We have some fans that found us in Australia... AUSTRALIA!! Without the Internet that wouldn't be possible. At the same time, the Internet has definitely made the talent pool over saturated.
Isaac: What CD's do you currently have available and where can they be purchased from?
DB and the C: We have our first album Fade-Out for sale on our website and at our shows. We also have a couple of tracks on tons of digital stores. We are hoping to come out with our new EP by the end of this month so keep updated through our MySpace or website.
Isaac: Where can fans access your music, videos, blogs, and anything else about you online?
DB and the C: Let’s see we have our website and mailing list, but we are also on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Reverbnation, iLike, and many more.
Isaac: Message to your fans?
DB and the C: Thanks to every one for supporting us! We really couldn't be doing some of the things without all of you! And if you don't know us, check us out, we are sure you'll find something you'll like.
