Coolest thing ever.

Good interview. Definitely read all of it. They're right.. and this has happened for many years. If you think of this scene as the 'grunge' scene (i know it's not it).. that was taken over by majors as well. This goes back decades and I don't think it should be a shock to any bands.

That would be fantastic tho if all label funding for records disappeared and artists if they truly cared about putting out music had to struggle for it. I feel like it would weed out a lot of the types which should be weeded out.

Amazing read! Those dudes are so smart. Especially Chris.

Jesus what a read. Good one, though.

Great interview.

Awesome interview. The comments from Chris were completely on target, I think. If bands worry more about writing a record with staying power than being fashionable, they're headed in the right direction.

Originally Posted by TheDaveCarlson

Good interview. Definitely read all of it. They're right.. and this has happened for many years. If you think of this scene as the 'grunge' scene (i know it's not it).. that was taken over by majors as well. This goes back decades and I don't think it should be a shock to any bands.

Very true, artists complain about "the system" alot, but it goes back so far that you just always have to be aware about it before you sign that record deal. I feel at the level these guys are on though, they can continue putting out music their fans will love; and continue to play mid-sized venues for the duration of their careers, which isn't too bad imo.

Btw, I saw the end of their tour in Austin on Sunday, and it was awesome seeing Say Anything with Kennedy and everyone was singing along just loving it....that's probably the best feeling in the world for an artist.

"when you're a walking mannequin, thats misery"

^ Yes. Awesome line.

Such a great read.

I also loved Max's line: "Kids will always want a band's t-shirt, unless there's some weird movement where that's not cool."

And the very last paragraph that Chris' said. So so true.

Really good read. Some awesome guys.

I love how SA's label wanted them to have a look so they dressed up like their dads going to work. Nicely done guys.

Maybe it's because I'm not a "kid" anymore but most of the band shirts I have been seeing lately I wouldn't be caught dead in. Or maybe it is the fact that I have questionable tastes in bands (sometimes it is just fun to go to a show and dance). The only shirt I thought about buying in the last year or two I talked myself out of it because I haven't worn band shirts in a while.

But the interview as a whole was great they really know what they are doing and how to say things intelligently so people don't mind listening to them. They made excellent points and didn't have to be dicks about it. Kudos to them.

Nice.