Thursday, May 29, 2025

Low Before The Breeze Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording the new album?




There were plenty of logistics to get squared away with the album release; artwork, packaging, distribution, planning tours etc. It’s felt like a second Job to get it all taken care of, but thankfully Jon (guitar) is much more gifted at this kind of thing than I am. 




Additionally, Dennis (bass) released an ep with their incredible project Culprits of the Youth and Jonathan(drums) has been finishing up a new LP with his project, Palaces. 






2.You have a new album coming, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?




I like to think that our record feels like a maturation of a lot of the sounds we were trying out in our various EP’s. The songs are much more fleshed out in a way that feels very personally satisfying. We’ve long wanted to push for longer run times, more atmosphere, and the inclusion of electronics / noise - and it feels like we managed to naturally fit those things into a cohesive product. 




3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?




Lyrically, A Hole Beneath the Home We Shared follows a few darker moments of my life; experiencing domestic abuse, the failing of a relationship, sick family members - all filtered through the lens of religious guilt. 




Jon and Dennis have completely evolved our sound since joining the band, and we’ve become much stronger as a unit in the meantime. The earlier music was really us learning how to write together, while this record is an example of us more comfortable in our own skin. 




4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Low Before The Breeze?




The name is really nothing too deep. I am a big fan of the band clipping, and in their song “she bad” the line “low before the breeze” is mentioned while referring to the temperature dropping. I was listening to their record, “Visions of Bodies Being Burned” a lot around the time that the band got started up, and after a lot of options were weeded out we settled on that lyric as a name. 




5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?




Our good friend Sasha Schilbrack-Cole (of the band Malevich) is one of our collective favorite artists, he was kind enough to take on the art design for the LP. I provided him with the lyrics as well as some photos of my own wedding and this is what he produced. We are all so proud of the results. 




6.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?




Our live show is chaotic, we all like to move around a lot and we are not afraid to make a mess on stage. I’ll take any chance I get to jump into the crowd and make folks uncomfortable (haha). 




Our first show in Savannah, GA will always feel very special. I think it was the first time that we were a part of a sold out gig, and the energy in the room was unlike anything we had experienced up to that point. Rest in Peace to the Lodge of Sorrows. 




7.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?




We are hitting the road immediately after the record comes out. We’ll be in:




-Charleston, SC 6/4


-Winston-Salem, NC-6/5


-Baltimore, MD 6/6


-Richmond, VA 6/7


-Woodstock, GA 6/14




More to be announced soon, we are so excited to get out on the road and share this record with anyone willing to listen. 




8.The new album was released on 'Terminus Hate City', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?




The entire THC family has been incredibly kind to us and have supported our art and vision ever since we signed with them in November of 2024. Jay and team are cultivating a family of heavy and unique artists, it’s an incredibly strong roster and we are pumped to be a part of it. 




9.On a worldwide level, how has the reaction been to your music by fans of underground metal and hardcore?




The overall reception of the band, and especially our latest songs, has been more than we could have ever dreamt of. Anyone who isn’t a friend or family member giving a shit about our art will never cease to be amazing. 






10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?




Writing for our next material has already begun, we want to be intentional with exploring different aspects of our sound and incorporating even more of each members personality into the final production. Expect a lot more electronics / noise, that’s for sure. 




11.What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?




Gosh, there’s so much music that we all love; I like to think we have fairly eclectic musical taste. To name a few recent favorites from each member: The Armed, Apostle, Wednesday, Billy Woods, Chester Watson, and In Memories. 




12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 




I want to send all the love in the world to Simon Small at Tunnel of Reverb Studios. He mixed/produced our new record and it would not sound half as interesting without his unique approach at the helm. If you have any interest in our stuff, A Hole Beneath The Home We Shared is streaming everywhere now. 


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