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Emery
By Tina Yi
Published: November 8, 2008
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Date: November 3, 2008
Band Members: Toby, Matt, Josh, Dave, Devin

Can you start off by saying your name and what you do in the band?
Devin - sing/bass

Where did you get the band name “Emery”?
Toby had a kid in his internship class named Emery.  Made a list and picked Emery.

How's the current tour going? Are there any specific dates that you're excited for?
It’s going well. The economy sucks right now and there are other tours, so kids have to pick one show to go to, so it’s tough… but still good.

How does this album differ from your previous album?
IOAM was different for us, so we tried to mix our old and new sound.  It seemed to work.

You have now released a few CDs, how have you guys developed as a band/musically since your first record?
We feel we have succeeded in transforming and growing but have managed to keep our sound.

What bands would you like to tour with in the future?
Maybe Brand New, Thrice, Taking Back Sunday… maybe those bands.

Have any favorite bands that you’ve toured with?
Mewithoutyou, As Cities Burn.

What are your favorite part of writing and song and your least favorite part?
Putting the music all together is great.  Getting stuck on a certain part kind of sucks.

If you could go back in time to when you first started the band would you change anything or do anything differently?
Maybe played more mellow music, ‘cause I’m old and my body aches.

The new CD came out just a few weeks ago, what can we see Emery doing in the future?
We are currently recording a new LP.  It should come out in spring.  Hopefully Warped Tour, etc.

What’s your favorite song to play live? Least favorite?
Can’t Stop The Killer.  As Your Voice Fades.

Favorite album of 2008 so far? Most disappointing?
Weezer - Red Album, not sure.

Halloween was just a few days ago, what’s your most memorable Halloween costume?
A few years ago we were Ghostbusters in Seattle at a show and last year we were biblical characters.

If you were to be reincarnated as anything in the world, what would you come back as?
I guess that would be up to the God of reincarnation.  Hopefully something great like a lion or eagle rather than a gnat or a fly.

Favorite superhero?
Superman

Who’s your favorite Disney villain?
Jafar in Aladdin.

What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen written on a t-shirt?
‘If you can read this, the bitch fell off’ worn by a dude riding a Harley.

Do you have any regrets from high school?
I wish I would have played football, but I was too small.

Did you guys play sports?
Yes.  I played basketball and baseball.  We play sports on tour.

Thanks so much for doing this interview! Do you have any last words for the readers at ForTheSound?
Buy our EP and our LP in the spring.  You won’t regret it.

 

Thank you so much Jerry for setting up the interview and to Devin for taking the time to do the interview.  Check out their myspace to see them on their current tour and don't forget to pick up their EP.



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