Carridale Interview

I recently interviewed Josh Rozanski from Carridale. Make sure you pick up their new EP at Carridale.bigcartel.com.

PPND- First off, thanks for joining me for this interview. I’ve been a fan for awhile now.

Carridale- Not a problem at all, good sir. and thank you.


PPND- Your new EP “Relapse In the River City” is being released Feb 8th. How did that album come to be?

Carridale- After a couple of tours with the new members (being Kobi, Wayne and myself) it just seemed like it was about time to get some more material out there. Since this was a new line up we didn't want to write in the vein of the last release. We wanted to spice things up a bit and sort of grow out of being an easycore band and into a more colorful and tasteful pop punk band. The writing process was a short one because we all clicked. What we didn't have finished to our complete satisfaction beforehand ended up coming together in the studio. Therefore you have, Relapse In The River City. It's being released February 8th. Be sure to check it out at Carridale.bigcartel.com!

PPND- Are you excited for your record release show Feb 11th, with Latin For Truth?

Carridale- Definitely. Latin For Truth has been good friends of ours for a long time and I actually haven't seen them play in a while. So this will definitely be a fun show.


PPND- How’s the Pop Punk scene in Alabama? The only other band I know of is Latin For Truth.

Carridale- In North Alabama it's very small, but a very thoughtful and less trendy pop punk scene in my opinion.


PPND- What bands have influenced your sound?

Carridale- Jimmy Eat World, The Swellers, Lifetime, The Starting Line, Northstar, The Movielife, Shai Hulud, and so many more.


PPND- What has been your favourite show that you’ve performed at?

Carridale- Personally it's always a tight squeeze between any shows at the White Rabbit in San Antonio or the Red 7 in Austin, Texas. Great people and great bands... and always lots of alcohol.


PPND- Taterz? Wutz Taterz!? is my favourite Carridale song. What’s your favourite song to play live?

Carridale- Taterz and Relapse In The River City are probably my top two picks.


PPND- When are you guys coming to Canada? I’ve been waiting a couple of years.

Carridale- Hopefully sooner than later. Nothing has been set in stone just yet.


PPND- What were your favourite albums of 2010?

Carridale- I honestly don't think I have been listening to anything from 2010. 2009 had Ups and Downsizing by The Swellers, and Forget and Not Slow Down by Relient K, wich are two of my favorite records.


PPND- What can your fans expect in 2011?

Carridale- Touring and more touring... and maybe more tattoos on Kobis noggin.


PPND- Any final comments for your fans?

Carridale- With The Punches has a new record coming out on March 8th. Check it out at withthepunches.bigcartel.com