Act Casual eloquently recounts the everyday struggles of overcoming a romantic rough patch. The Stratton Setlist recently chatted with Act Casual about their first studio release in nearly four years as well as their background, previous projects and upcoming live shows.
AC : It was an initial exercise of just trying to write a set of lyrics to a groove we had been working on. The lyrics started coming together about disagreeing and arguing with a lover; it was in hopes of showing that everyone has the same arguments and quarrels with the ones we love. No one is alone in feeling some of the emotions played out in the song.
AC : We spent a few weeks writing the song itself, which also developed as we played it out live. We spent two days in the studio laying down the majority of the tracks, following up with a couple of more sessions for vocals. The track was recorded at Plymouth Rock Recording Co. Any plans to release a video for the track soon? However, we did add vocal harmonies during the recording process, which stuck with us for live performances afterward.
We filmed some of the recording process and plan on releasing a music video in the fall. What work do you have left to complete on the album? TSS: How did you get involved in music while growing up? What artists inspired you? AC : Danny started off playing baritone saxophone in band through high school and eventually picked up guitar and bass around age Stafford also played baritone as well as tenor saxophone in high school and eventually picked up keys in college.
Yosko started playing drums in junior high school and also picked up guitar and bass in high school while Billy started playing guitar in middle school. What does each band member help bring to your overall sound and creative vision? AC : We had all been good friends and jammed together in various formations, eventually solidifying into a five-piece band and playing our first show as Act Casual in the summer of We have since lost a member and have been playing as a four-piece.
