In a world marked by the pressures of social connection, the place the media makes us hooked on notifications as a pretend image of human contact, Moonwater provides a recent look to loneliness. The band has not too long ago offered their single “I’ve Received No Mates Right here,” the place they discover isolation in an brisk and progressive method. Moonwater has achieved to dive deep into the complexities of such a doubtlessly somber theme by means of an upbeat hit.
“I’ve Received No Mates Right here” is a mirrored image on the challenges of rising up, the significance of setting wholesome boundaries, and the facility that solitude can supply. Moonwater’s music treats their human expertise and complexity in a common method however in its distinctive fashion.
Mike and Chris, members of the band, have mentioned in depth the inspiration behind his newest monitor, their journey into maturity. Additionally they share details about their upcoming debut album that receives the identical identify because the promotional single, particulars of their specific writing course of, and the pictures their lyricism evokes.
I’ve simply listened to “I’ve Received No Mates Right here,” and I loved it lots. The tune looks like an explosion of power, and it provides nice vibes regardless of the title, and its lyrics about isolation. Are you able to inform us about this juxtaposition of the tune’s title with the general vibe?
Mike – I feel that when somebody hears “I’ve Received No Mates Right here” the knee-jerk response is to obtain that phrase in a destructive context. There’s a good vibe round “being the place your toes are”, even in a wierd place the place you won’t know a single face. A few of my favourite experiences have been in moments the place I felt like a stranger in a given place.
Chris – The phrase is such a decisive assertion, it’s nearly inconceivable to not react to the sentiment of it. And the preliminary response might be a sense of being sorry or unhappy due to that assertion. We liked the premise of it being such a daring factor to say and backing it up with one among our most up-tempo, upbeat songs and creating that juxtaposition.
The tune talks about setting boundaries and prioritizing true buddies. How do the lyrics discover this theme?
Chris – I studied songwriting in faculty, and we have been taught to maintain a listing of concepts, titles, phrases, and any type of inspiration actually, and name it “seeds”. Which results in on the lookout for tales and fantasies in regular life. I moved to a wholly new metropolis for faculty and I feel the concept got here to me because the acknowledgment that I’m now all the time surrounded by folks, close by, who I do know nothing about. All through faculty after which post-college life, transferring once more to a unique place than faculty, you’re feeling a strain to socialize as a lot as potential, when you’re younger. I feel I typically discovered myself in conditions the place I wasn’t essentially having fun with the corporate I used to be maintaining however satisfied myself to stay it out as a result of it was a part of the method. You pressure your self to say sure to belongings you wish to say no to. And this tune is a type of coming of age in saying “Hey thanks for pondering of me, however I feel I’m going to remain house tonight” and never feeling responsible about it or second guessing your self that you simply is perhaps lacking out. It’s best to wish to be buddies with your self and the particular person you’re. And I really feel like some folks aren’t snug being alone in that method.
Mike – “On the nook retailer on the lookout for solutions”- there have been loads of occasions once I’ve felt like a stranger in my very own hometown. That feeling might be completely reclusive. Or “Crowded streets and a sea of dancers”- that feeling of being a stranger can be one among awe and intrigue.
Accepting the place, and the place you don’t, have buddies— however by no means permitting that to restrict the place you’re/the place you’re snug. Having actual buddies is a privilege in anyplace. Pretend buddies in unfamiliar locations solely assist to masks the sensation of being uncomfortable.
The bridge introduces a extra existential topic with the traces “We will dwell, vibe, procreate / Simply to get a style and really feel one thing good.” How does this part hook up with the journey of self-discovery in your 20s?
Mike- Like anybody else of their 20s, I typically discover myself questioning what the purpose of all of it is. I attempt to index on a lighthearted-wonderment model of that vs an existential disaster. The bridge is an exploration of that feeling in a “glass half full” context.
Chris – After we have been first brainstorming concepts, Mike sang “dwell, die, procreate” and I misunderstood him as saying “dwell, vibe, procreate”. I assumed the concept was only a humorous, satirical method of trying on the courting and relationships scene in your 20s. We determined to roll with it on this method – we’ve had a number of tune concepts that touched on the concept of “dwelling to die”, and this felt like a extra lighthearted stab at that. We’re all simply seeking to do issues that make us completely happy within the time we’ve received right here.
“I’ve Received No Mates Right here” is a robust title for a single, however it’s also the identify on your debut album. Was it all the time supposed like that, and the way does it encapsulate the album’s themes?
Chris – As we completed recording the album, it turned clear that that title made sense for the identify as a result of it felt like an authentic thought and it felt so daring. By means of the 9 songs on the album, every tune type of touches on completely different socio-relational themes which might be very current on this stage of life – the web/social media, your self/psychological well being, your pals, relationships – each constructive and negative- situationships, friendships, and at the same time as a disgruntled and frightened citizen of this nation. Someone advised us they love “the number of moods” and that’s sort of actually what it’s – temper swings induced by our relation to all these aforementioned issues.
Mike – I feel that the album thematically explores the entire “determining your 20s” factor in a sequence of peaks and valleys because the songs progress. The great, the dangerous, and the ugly. “I’ve Received No Mates Right here” was an correct depiction of all these feelings, consolidated down right into a refrain.
Taking this single as a reference, what can we anticipate from the remainder of the album when it comes to subjects, sound, and magnificence?
Mike – We would like the album to really feel like a stream of consciousness. Or perhaps a chaotically designed social media timeline feeding you a non-synchronized sequence of content material. We abruptly discover numerous completely different feelings, a few of that are disguised behind conflicting musical vibes. Camouflage discusses a thousand methods to die after which instantly a thousand methods to dye your hair— two issues that don’t instantly really feel chronological, but a satisfying depiction of the frustrations being projected lyrically.
I’m happy with the sonic range we displayed from tune to tune. The album is an unapologetic mix of our musical influences— and lyrically, an emotionally susceptible effort.
Chris – We pull from numerous completely different stylistic influences as a band musically, and even from a lyric writing perspective between Mike and I, the 2 songwriters. The primary tune of the album, Camouflage, ends with huge drums and Mike screaming about being sick of dwelling a life for social media until his voice is virtually strained, and is then instantly adopted by Make It Up, a dreamy, synth-laden pop tune that makes you wish to dance the troubles we simply created a tune earlier than away. Riot is a tune about questioning organized faith and this nation’s perception that it’s the reply to all the issues that exist right here in a loud, guitar and bass-driven rock monitor earlier than giving in to Trapeze, a piano ballad a few liked one combating by means of melancholy. Regardless of completely different moods, kinds, and sounds, we all the time try to let the emotion we try to painting be on the forefront of the tune.
The tune feels prefer it may very well be a robust dwell efficiency piece. Are you able to inform us about your plans to translate the power of the tune to the stage?
Chris – The tempo of the tune, at first, is the quickest of any tune we’ve. That actually drives a lot power by means of us, and the group. We ended our album launch present with this tune and the folks have been leaping, dancing, singing and chanting with us. We attempt to give off numerous power, which makes the group give power, which then provides us much more power, and the cycle goes on and on!
Mike – It’s humorous, prior to now we’ve all the time produced songs— then took them to the studio. For this monitor, we produced the monitor within the studio. We’re lucky to have such an correct blueprint for how one can give the tune power in a dwell setting!
Is there a message you hope listeners take away from this tune?
Mike – Be snug the place your toes are, wherever you’re. There may be a lot strain to maintain up with appearances and pressure your personal well-being to take action. All of that’s so nominal. Don’t get distracted by a solipsistic social media timeline. Be you, whoever you’re, and wherever you’re!
Chris – The best a part of writing a tune is listening to how folks resonate with a tune in a method that we hadn’t considered. I feel this tune is open to interpretation in a number of other ways, however to me, it’s about being happy with being proud of your self sufficient to be unbiased, with out being fully closed off. It’s okay to set boundaries, it’s okay to not all the time be a sure man or a folks pleaser, and it doesn’t make you a foul particular person. The world doesn’t finish. True buddies persist.
Lastly, contemplating that the tune is finally about discovering your house and your folks. What recommendation would Moonwater give to somebody who is perhaps battling emotions of isolation or not becoming in?
Mike – Isolation might be amazing-it might be peaceable solitude, it may be experiencing a brand new metropolis or tradition, and it may be so productive. It can be extraordinarily painful. My greatest recommendation is to be open to all of these issues being true concurrently. Typically we resist isolation in worry of the destructive emotions that may be related to that. Lean into the great thing about it, too.
Chris – I feel all of us worry the timeline in life, with thresholds for having achieved sure issues and becoming in with our friends. There’s no proper or flawed time to determine it out. Do no matter places you most at peace. And don’t cope with folks or issues that steal that peace from you. The individuals who such as you for who you’re will follow you. And for those who haven’t discovered your folks but, consider the folks you wish to be round and the way yow will discover these folks. Be mild with your self and be affected person.
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