True Things Interview (New Jersey Pop Punk)

First off, I have to say, I'd take True Things over new I Call Fives anyday.

It's flattering that you think that, I just honestly wish I people would drop the comparing. Kids always compare us and I think it's bullshit because True Things is nothing like and never will be anything like I Call Fives was or is now. Before it was I Call Fives it was Remedy and it was way cooler and the kids in the band weren't acting like complete douche bags. Oh well, live and learn I guess.

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it?

I would tell them it's melodic music with sad lyrics honestly.

How would you describe the Pop Punk scene in New Jersey?

Man Overboard has taken over. Other than that no one else in the 'pop punk' scene is really taking off to be honest. Lifeless and Suburban Scum have the upper hand right now in the hardcore scene though. We back both of those bands extremely hard.

You recently finished your brand new EP entitled Distractions. How did the record come together?

We initially recorded 12 songs instrumentally with Jake Clarke from Daylight. Once we finished up with them we linked up with Nik Bruzzese from Man Overboard and finished up vocals and a few other minor things we had to do. Out of the 12 we chose five we wanted to release first. We have intentions of releasing more soon.

What were some of your main influences while writing and recording Distractions?

We wanted to write some songs that had more feeling and more texture than our first release. Usually any song I write is inspired by something that effects me in such a way that I need to share the story, and hopefully someone out there can relate on a more personal level with it.

Distractions will be available October 18th via Lost Tape Collective and Working Man Records. How did you get involved with those labels?

Lost Tape is ran by Justin Collier who is one of our best friends. Derek from Working Man contacted me a few months back to do Alone In My Room on tape and I was intrigued that he wanted to go out of his way to help us. It just seemed right to stick with him.


Do you have any upcoming tours planned?

We have a short December tour with some of our friends and another tour following that up with Turnover from Virginia Beach.

Do you plan on playing any shows in shows Canada? The Toronto Pop Punk scene is growing quickly.
Hopefully one day in the near soon future.

What's your favourite show that you've played so far?

We played at Party Expo with some of our Brooklyn friends (Model Home, Man The Change) and that was a really good show. Besides that, I'd have to say the Cincinnati date on our winter tour last year.

What's the craziest thing that has ever happened at a show or while on Tour?

Last new years eve we were on tour with Light Years and Homewrecker and we went partying in Virginia and our friend Taylor was grinding on this poor Indian girl against this small table and the whole table fell apart. They were essentially fucking with clothes on.

What can fans expect from True Things in the near future?

More music, a lot more.

Thanks for the interview, any final comments for your for your fans?

Thank you! Many thanks to everyone who's been supporting us and puts up with our horrible mail order game.