Redline, a high energy and soulful rock band out of Dallas, Texas, is highly influenced by The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jimmy Hendrix. Band members include Austin Adams on bass, Joseph Campise on guitar, Nate Williams on the drums, and Joe Rodriguez on vocals and acoustic guitar.
The was formed about five years ago and the members tell me that they have loved every minute of it. Austin tells me during our interview where the band got their name - the term "redlining your car." Redlining is phrase which to them symbolizes their attitude as a band - they give it their all and putting everything they've got into all things they do.
When Redline begin working on a song, they just start by "going with whatever comes" to their heads. What they do next is pretty unique; Austin claims that it is the same as what the band, the Postal Service, had done way back when they were off at college - as members of Redline are today. Someone from the band will record a chorus or riff with his cell phone and send it in a group message to their band mates. Then all of the members will critique what's been sent as a group. At the end of the semester, the whole band will meet up for band practice back in their hometown, during which time they jam out their previous ideas and bounce things off of one other.
Redline tells me that they have been through bad shows and great shows, bad luck and good luck. Much like the backstory of their band name suggests, they have learned to never give up, even when they think life can't get any worse, they choose to never back down. When I then asked how close all the band members were (as far as their friendships with each other go), they explained to me that they all feel like they were all born to play in this band together. Redline just released their latest album in January and plan on releasing a couple of singles over the summer.
Austin said, "This band has been through too much sh*t to not make it. And I love that." They told me that they don't go with what mainstream music wants. Redline's biggest struggle when starting their band was building their fan base and trying to get the response they were looking for. After putting themselves out there, they finally found the support they were looking for. The band mates look forward to playing music together for years to come.
The was formed about five years ago and the members tell me that they have loved every minute of it. Austin tells me during our interview where the band got their name - the term "redlining your car." Redlining is phrase which to them symbolizes their attitude as a band - they give it their all and putting everything they've got into all things they do.
When Redline begin working on a song, they just start by "going with whatever comes" to their heads. What they do next is pretty unique; Austin claims that it is the same as what the band, the Postal Service, had done way back when they were off at college - as members of Redline are today. Someone from the band will record a chorus or riff with his cell phone and send it in a group message to their band mates. Then all of the members will critique what's been sent as a group. At the end of the semester, the whole band will meet up for band practice back in their hometown, during which time they jam out their previous ideas and bounce things off of one other.
Redline tells me that they have been through bad shows and great shows, bad luck and good luck. Much like the backstory of their band name suggests, they have learned to never give up, even when they think life can't get any worse, they choose to never back down. When I then asked how close all the band members were (as far as their friendships with each other go), they explained to me that they all feel like they were all born to play in this band together. Redline just released their latest album in January and plan on releasing a couple of singles over the summer.
Austin said, "This band has been through too much sh*t to not make it. And I love that." They told me that they don't go with what mainstream music wants. Redline's biggest struggle when starting their band was building their fan base and trying to get the response they were looking for. After putting themselves out there, they finally found the support they were looking for. The band mates look forward to playing music together for years to come.
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This interview is part of the Gorilla Music band interview series. For more info on Gorilla Music, their shows, and the bands they work with, check out their website or the Gorilla Music Blog.
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