311’s Nick Hexum joined Loudwire Nights on Friday (Sept. 27) to look again on almost 30 years of the band’s self-titled album in addition to rejoice their subsequent full-length document, Full Bloom, out on Oct. 25.
“It has been just a little bit since we have had new music to rejoice,” Hexum advised host Chuck Armstrong particularly about Full Bloom‘s lead singe — and 311’s first new track in 5 years — “You are Gonna Get It.”
“I really feel like we’re in a brand new zone…we’re excited concerning the new album that we made.”
Hexum mentioned the band’s morale is excessive as they prepare for the discharge of Full Bloom.
“After we do this construct and the drop on ‘You are Gonna Get It,’ it is like, okay, that is 311 at its peak.”
Wanting Again on 311’s Self-titled Album
Together with making ready for Full Bloom, Hexum shared an in depth recollection of the making and launch of 311’s iconic 1995 self-titled album.
“We did document it 30 years in the past, it was ’94,” Hexum mentioned. “Throughout Grassroots, our second album, we did not have a house. We put our meager possessions in storage and we simply lived on the highway and we’re simply going to tour till we go gold.”
Although Grassroots did not get licensed gold by the point they have been able to document, Hexum admitted they could not wait.
“We might actually really feel the momentum was selecting up,” he recalled.
“We determined we wished to make a really high-energy, live-sounding album. We recorded the fundamental tracks abruptly and stored the songs type of quick and to the purpose as a result of, , the suggestions we have been getting was that our albums did not measure as much as our reside efficiency.”
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As Hexum shared his reflection of 311, he could not assist however emphasize what an thrilling time it was for the band.
“There was only a magic power.”
What Else Did 311’s Nick Hexum Focus on on Loudwire Nights?
- Why the band put such an emphasis on touring of their early days — and why he is grateful they nonetheless embody that very same ethos
- What it was like enjoying NPR’s Tiny Desk Live performance
- Why he believes 311’s music has the next calling than simply intercourse, medication and rock and roll
Hearken to the Full Interview within the Podcast Participant Beneath
Nick Hexum joined Loudwire Nights on Friday, Sept. 27; the present replays on-line right here, and you may tune in reside each weeknight at 7PM ET or on the Loudwire app; you may as well see if the present is out there in your native radio station and hearken to interviews on-demand.
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