The boys in Bad Timing and Death of Self are about to unleash Bomb the Burbs, a split EP that is bound to wreck havoc across Suburbia by uniting skankers and headbangers alike. To add to the mayhem, the bands are hosting an EP release show this Saturday, March 25th, that features a lineup with fellow Suburbanites Infinite Knottage, Travesura, and The Electric Excuse Me’s. For more information on the release show, check out the event page on Facebook here.
After both of the bands played at Jurassic Park last weekend, I had the opportunity to talk with vocalist/guitarist Spencer Sisson of Bad Timing and drummer Joe Ott of D.O.S about their latest combined release and the progression of each of their bands.
How would you describe Bad Timing’s sound in 5 words or less?
Spencer Sisson of Bad Timing: ILL SKA FROM THE BLACKHOLE
S: Releasing Busy Doin Nuthin felt amazing! For it being our very first release, I think it was really well received. Friske Morris even gave it a good review on his Podcast! That was really cool. As for Bomb the Burbs, I think it will be just as well received. We’re really happy with the way it sounds. Nick From D.O.S did a fantastic job with it. I think it sounds better than Busy Doin Nuthin!
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Photo Credit: LEAP Photography |
As the title implies, Bomb the Burbs has a pretty clear animosity towards the suburbs. How would you say growing up/living in Suburbia has shaped your sound and your direction as a band?
S: Growing up in the suburbs, you’ll find that there isn’t much to do really when you’re a broke teenager. Bad Timing was formed out of boredom. Me and Rob have been friends since freshman year of high school, and have been jamming together since then. Up until senior year, it was just to pass the time. Then we asked Wade (who went to the same school as us) to play bass and it kinda took off from there.
What are Bad Timing’s plans for this summer? Any specific shows or releases in the works?
S: We are definitely trying to go on tour! I’m trying to get us onto the Bowl Bash at Skatopia! It’s been a dream of mine to go to that for years. Playing it would be so cool!
Finally, any specific people/bands/artists/bums in the scene you’d like to thank?
S: I wanna thank the bands Death Of Self and Bombflower for helping us get our music out there, and being homies! Also so so much love is owed to all the dads who come out to every show! We would be absolutely nothing without them!
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Photo Credit: Death of Self |
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