Formed in the early parts of 2015, the band Wyves have been hard at work creating and crafting their signature brand of Rock & Roll. Their debut album, “Spoils Of War”, is 11 tracks that came from six months of writing sessions. It is an album that is both modern and classic in quality and conviction with great hooks and well thought out lyrics. “Spoils Of War” was released in February of 2016 to a Sold Out Crescent Ballroom in their hometown Phoenix, Arizona. It was also released across all online outlets, where it continues to spread and reach new ears. Phoenix New Times named “Spoils of War” the #2 Best Album, the single “Spoils Of War” the #1 song and Corey Gloden the Best Male Vocalist of 2016.
In this interview spotlight, we chat with Wyves about influences, the new project, challenges and more.
Full Q&A along with links and streams below.
Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.)
We are from Phoenix, Arizona. We use dirty overdrives and punchy tones to bring our Rock & Roll to life.
What led you down this path of music and what motivates you to stay the course?
We have all been in previous bands and have taken a back seat in many areas to serve the cause. In Wyves we all love what we are creating and work together as a team of great players and friends to push our sound and band the way we feel is best. Beyond that, the shows are just too fun to give up.
How is your new release different than previous ones? Did you set out to accomplish anything specific?
We released our first album quick and to establish ourselves as a major player in our hometown scene. We recorded the whole thing at home and produced it ourselves. With our latest Single release, “Bitch Has Got Problems”, we went into the studio with our producer and engineer Bob Hoag at the board. Our goal with this release was to expose our music to the National scene and create something that would cut through and appeal to seasoned ears.
Do you face any challenges as an indie musician in a digital age? On the flip side, how has technology helped you (if it has)?
Streaming has killed album royalties and the money is all in touring. Long gone are the days of record companies developing raw talent. You have to develop not only your sound and craft great songs; you are now responsible for booking your tours, creating your image and marketing your brand. Once you are firing on all cylinders and have established a profitable act in major markets then you might hear from a record company. We aren’t deterred by this because it’s something we very much enjoy having a say in and developing. Bands and Musicians have become entrepreneurial hustlers and it is really cool to see people gaining success on their own terms and off of their own hard work. We are all very much now business owners as much as we are artists.
Where can we follow you online and hear more music?
Google: Wyves
www.ILoveMyWyves.com
Anything else before we sign off?
Long Live Rock! Sorry, we had to.–
