With their brand new EP New Empire out tomorrow, here is your chance to get to know the band when the guys took some time to talk about their band, their music and the inspiration behind their music.
How did the name Run On The Sun originate?
Our drummer's sister, Kim Armstrong, actually came up with the name back before the band got started. It fit our sound and message perfectly - to shoot for the stars, follow our dreams and do the impossible.
How would you describe your music style?
Piano Rock in the vein of The Script, The Fray, or One Republic, with soaring guitar melodies leaping over rich, powerful vocals.
What makes you different from other bands?
We advocate young love and the constant pursuit of happiness. Too many bands out there today focus on the anguish of the world. It's our mission to move people to do good because of our music.
How did you all meet?
We all went to high school together in Greenwich, CT and ran into each other while performing and in classes there.
When did you decide this was something you all wanted to pursue?
The second we finished writing our first song together as Run On The Sun, something clicked and there was no doubt that we were on the right path with this band. We wrote the song "Hold On" in honor and memory of all of those affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. All of the proceeds from its sale on iTunes goes to the Japanese Red Cross Society. That was our first step in trying to do our part, and something that has influenced our opinions on what our music can do for the world ever since.
What would you say has been your biggest lucky break?
It's hard to say. Playing the Bamboozle this year was really a ton of fun and our first, great band experience. Brett just appeared on the Howard Stern show the other day and they want to bring the band on to do a half hour segment. Hopefully that pans out, and if it does, that just might be the biggest break yet.
I like the idea of positive music, considering a lot of artists don't usually make that their main focus. How did that idea come about?
We identify with positive music because that's who we are as people. We write from our hearts, and don't get me wrong, we do write a sad song here and there. Ultimately, we try to be the change we want to see in the world. Music is such a fantastic medium for moving people, we have to make the most of it.
What inspires you to write a song?
Our feelings and experiences, what we see happening around us, anything relevant that resonates with us personally eventually works its way into our music. People inspire that. Events inspire that. Heck, this interview might just inspire a song. We'll see.
What does it feel like to be up on stage performing?
Imagine that dream that you never want to wake up from. It's a bit sweatier, but feels just as good.
Name some artists on your ipods.
The Script, Coldplay, Skrillex, Jack's Mannequin, One Republic, Fiona Apple.
Finish this sentence: Ten years from now I will be…
Doing what we love and doing the best we can with it. We will never give up on our dreams.
12. Where can people keep up with you? Website, Facebook, Twitter?
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/runonthesun
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/runonthesunband
Website - http://www.runonthesunmusic.com
Mailing list - http://runonthesun.fanbridge.com
13. What message do you have for all your fans and supporters?
This is a quote from a Broken Bells song: "Remember what they say, There's no shortcut to a dream, It's all blood and sweat and life is what you manage in between." Live by that saying and you will be sure to leave your mark on the world.
Thanks to Run On The Sun for the awesome interview, and be sure to get their new EP New Empire, out tomorrow! Also be sure to check back here soon for my review of the album!
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