ITS SUMMER TIME @ FYS

Artist: Solfege Radio
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Alternative/Pop Punk
Label: Danimal Records

Social Networking:
Myspace.com/solfegeradio
Facebook.com/solfegeradio
Twitter.com/solfegeradio

Recommended Audio Favorite: “Eleven” off of Solfege Radio (2009). Danimal Records.

“We’re making rock and roll dirty again” says a member of Solfege Radio. If you know anything about the many injustices done in the past few years to the genre of rock and roll, you should know right off the bat that the band means business. Representing Florham Park, New Jersey, Solfege Radio consists of Marco, Joey, Jon, Matt, and Donny, a quintet that has proven to be an incredible force in Jersey’s bittersweet music scene. Founded only in 2008, the band has strived to bring music that can provoke an urge to dance but also inspire. They’ve also enhanced their live show with the raw, unfiltered passion that has seemingly disappeared in recent music history. Making sure each show is nothing short of amazing, promoting tirelessly (which I know because I saw a flier for their show all the way up in New Haven, CT), and tending to their swelling fan base, Solfege Radio is a band in desperate need of recognition. Luckily, the band was gracious enough to take a minute to answer some of my questions, giving one of the best interviews yet. Major respect points were earned with the mentioning of touring with Parliament Funkadelic and Cher. Luckily for you, the band has a ton of regional shows coming up that you can head out to. Take a look.

Interview between Solfege Radio (www.twitter.com/solfegeradio) and Ella Goldsmith (www.twitter.com/ella_goldsmith)

So what’s up the the name “Solfege Radio”? Any story behind it?
The meaning behind our name has been lost in the abyss of time. It
will forever be an unsolved mystery. =p


What’s the writing process like for Solfege Radio?
When we write, we make sure that every member of the band puts in
their ideas, and everything is at least tried out before anything is not
used, and usually Jon (guitar) or Joey (guitar and vocals) will come up
with a riff or an idea, and then we’ll all lay down the foundation off
that idea.


I’ve heard that you guys are one of NJ’s finest bands. What do you have to
say about the Jersey music scene? What sets your band apart from the rest?
The New Jersey music scene is, obviously, not what it used to be. With
a great lack of venues that jersey kids can no longer frequent like the
old days, everything is really spread out. A lot of the time, shows will
be a collection of lots of different bands and lots of different music,
which is really cool because in going to one show you get a taste of tons
of different shit. The only thing is, however, that this fails to create a
unified scene where kids can go to a show with bands they’ve never seen
before and dig everything they’re hearing. What sets Solfege Radio apart
is the heart we put into it. We’re making rock and roll dirty again. There
is nothing pretty about the scene, which is why our live shows are filled
with sweat, blood, and unhindered passion. word.


While we’re on the topic of Jersey, how do you feel about Jersey Shore?
Favorite moment of the season? (If any)
Jersey Shore is just quality television. And Seaside Heights IS like
THAT. New Jersey as a whole however isn’t. Last time I checked there were
only about two of the cast members that were from New Jersey, and the rest
were from New York. Favorite moment of the show was when Pauly D had one
of the girls he met on the boardwalk “stalking his life.”


How do you feel about today’s music industry?
I feel that today’s music industry is not at a good place right now.
Music piracy is inevitable, and it should be encouraged rather than looked
down upon. Cd’s are not selling like they used to, but so long as the
music gets out there, people will come to shows and that’s really where
things get real. Because no one is buying cd’s anymore, the music industry
has taken a major hit, but that doesn’t mean labels should lose faith. Its
as though labels are waiting for bands to sort of get big on their own
before signing them. I think that even in times of desperation, risks do
need to be called for. There is A LOT of unrecognized and talented bands
and musicians out there, especially in NJ, and it’s a shame that no one is
willing to take a risk on them. Hopefully the industry will wake up, and
start picking up bands the way they use too.


Describe a typical SR hometown show in 10 syllables or less .
Lookin’ like a fool with your pants on the ground. (it’s eleven
syllables, we know. but..c’mon.)


Why should someone come out to a Solfege Radio show?
The same reason they’d go to any show. To have a good time, meet new
people, scream out lyrics, and become a sweaty mess of joy.


Any hints as to what’s to come in 2010?
Deff an EP with some unreleased material, more touring(maybe even
with some people’s favorite underground bands), and maybe a music video
launch to go with it? Oh yeah…and Scotland is going to declare their
independence. that’s true btw. = p


If you could pick three artists to support you on a world tour, who would
you pick? (Creativity is encouraged on this!)
parliament funkadelic. cher. bill cosby with a ukelele.


If you guys could create a jingle for any product, to be featured on a
commercial, what would you pick?
Trojan Condoms and Kool Aid. Because remember, “WE GOT THE WORLD TO
SAVE!”


Thank you so much for wanting to interview us. It truly means a lot to the
band! Keep it real. Keep it clean. :D

Thank you to Solfege Radio for contributing to the efforts of For Your Scene to raise funds for Sweet Relief Music Fund. Their interview has raised $26 towards assistance to the fund.