Econoline Crush – Get Out of the Way

By starrymag | October 2, 2020

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) How would you describe your sound?

A) Our sound has always been the merger of two different musical styles or influences. We combine the very human, rock and roll swagger and emotion with a futuristic industrial/ EDM vibe. It’s ratio is song driven but both elements compete for attention and their moment in the spotlight.

 

Q) Who are some of your musical influences?

A) I have always had a huge love for eighties/nineties music – Killing Joke, The Cult, U2, Ministry, The Clash, Depeche Mode, The Cure, INXS, and The Rolling Stones.

 

Q) How has the band evolved as artists over the years?

A) Personally, I believe that artistic growth comes through personal growth and lived experiences. Hopefully, over time you have many new experiences. How you incorporate those experiences into your personal narrative and grow from them determines a lot about who and what you write about. At least that is my theory and in this band life has been a roller coaster. We definitely have grown to appreciate the process, to live and be in the moment and to cherish the moments we share.

 

Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Get Out of the Way.” Why was it so important for you to honor the frontline workers?

A) When we started to discuss a record deal and a record promotional campaign, we were pre-virus. There was this idea to re-record” Get Out of The Way” as sort of a label anthem. We are launching and this is going to be fun. Then, COVID-19 happened and no one really knew what to do. We thought of just waiting it out. But as the news feeds showed leaders fighting over politics rather than helping those fighting the virus.

During the hiatus from our full-time music career, I went to university and got my Bachelor’s Degree is Science in the field of Psychiatric Nursing. I became a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. So, the front-line workers are my peers, my classmates, my friends and my family. It was important to give thanks to those who work so hard in such unnecessarily dangerous conditions.

 

Q) How does the video for the track play into the message behind it?

A) The video shows images of viruses and other nefarious biological nightmares plus footage of the band recording in the studio. There is also footage from my work as the Home and Community Care Nurse is Canupawakpa Dakota Nation. It tries to tie the battle cry of GOOTW with the absurdity of turning a virus into a political hot potato and the need for those politicians and talking head spewing nonsense to STFU and Get Out of The Way so we can do our jobs.

 

Q) Talk about your song writing process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?

A) In my writing process the music always drives the lyrics. The band usually works on a sketch of an idea musically and then we add melody and lyrics.

 

Q) How much of a hand do you have in the production of your music?

A) I have always been very involved. Again, I think that comes with time and an appreciation for the process.

 

Q) What are still some of your personal favorite Econoline Crush songs to perform? 

A) I love performing “Razorblades and Band-aides.” It just captures a moment. I love to sing “Home.” It’s just good. It feels good.

 

Q) Where are some of your favorite places to perform and what makes those locations so significant to you?

A) Cities have personalities and some of the best cities will challenge you. I love prairie cities for the rowdiness and passion. Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver all require a personal touch as they have “seen it all.” New York, LA and London take that “seen it all” to a whole other level.

Rooms, clubs change but the personalities of these great cities stay consistent and true.

 

Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?

A) I would very much like to work on a song with Bob Rock again. He is a tremendously talented musician and a great engineer and producer. Plus, it was Bob that first spoke of “the process.” It only took me a decade to figure it out.

 

Q) What album/band are you currently listening to and why do you dig them? 

A) I am currently loving Love Fame Tragedy’s album Wherever I Go, I Want to Leave. It’s really well written, it’s well produced and I dig the rawness of it.

 

Q) You are a part of social media. Why is that such an important way for you to connect with your fans?

A) Fans are the congregation in our Church of Rock. There would be no Church without a congregation and no show without an audience. The relationship is symbiotic and we must nurture it. I love to hear the stories about how our songs impacted their lives or what moment in time they connect to a certain EC song. We are humbled and grateful to be part of someone’s soundtrack for life.

 

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?

A) Please continue to not only be a supporter, but please be a vocal supporter. Call your local radio stations, turn your friends on to our music. You’re helping these poor souls out by giving them musical inspiration to guide their lives. Really it’s a movement, a rock and roll revolution. Join the revolution and go out there and spread the gospel, share the love and rock n roll that is Econoline Crush. Rock and roll may or may not be able to save your soul but we’ll have a hell of time trying to find out if it can. Join us on our journey.

 

 

All Questions Answered By Trevor Hurst