From Inside – Let Me In

By starrymag | March 1, 2023

By: Lisa Steinberg

 

 

Q) How would you describe your sound?

 

A) From Inside is – If The Chainsmokers were a rock band. That’s the easiest and most accurate way to describe us.

 

Q) Who are some of your musical influences?

 

A) Personally, I look to a whole array of artists and bands – A Day to Remember, Drake and Fall Out Boy. They’re more than just the music they create, they’re like a moment in time and that feeling also drives me to create great music and, of course, great moments.

 

Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Let Me In.”

 

A) The song is about the emotions you feel when you see someone you love, someone you care about, going through hard times mentally, and just wanting to do everything you can to help them.

“We all need to quit doomscrolling, fearful rising. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.”

We all know how difficult it can be to take in constant negativity from online platforms, but we still do it daily and that’s also what I point out in this track.

 

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

 

A) I’m basically lifeless in the story part of the video. And that’s to display the exhaustion and lack of focus you can potentially have when dealing with bad mental health.

It was kind of bittersweet because it was so easy to play that role and that’s because I see it in so many people these days.

 

Q) The song released at the end of January. What kind of fan response have you been receiving to it so far?

 

A) It was scary for me a bit actually because I’m “the new guy.” But the response was overall positive. Fans loved the new sound, BBC Radio 1 premiered it before anyone had heard it and I think that right there set us up for a positive release.

 

Q) What is your song writing process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?

 

A) Yeah, definitely. Here’s how it goes: Bam [Roberts] or [Thomas] Booth will work on synths to get the mood of the track, structure it, add guitar and bass and some standard drums. They then pass that onto George [Collings] and I. George will re-write the drums and I’ll write the lyrics and melody and – boom – we’ve got another demo to take into the studio.

We then work with Erik [Bickerstaffe] from Loathe on the entire song. We may change or add instruments, we may change or add vocal lines. And then Erik is a genius when it comes to vocal harmonies so him and I work on those before sending everything off to be mixed.

 

Q) Kris Crummett lent a hand with the production for “Let Me In,” but how much of a say do you have in the production of your music?

 

A) So, Kris comes in when the song is ready to be mixed and mastered. You don’t understand how pumped I was for Kris Crummett to be a part of this. Ever since Sleeping with Sirens’ song Let’s Cheers to This I’ve wanted to work with him and he’s done an incredible job at bringing our music to life.

 

Q) Will there be a full album or EP coming in the near future?

 

A) So, we’re set to release one single, every month, for the entire year – that right there is the album. As we’re now in the era of streaming and albums drops don’t mean that much when you’re an upcoming artist, we believe this is the best way for us to release the album.

 

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

 

A) So, I’m yet to perform live as the new singer of From Inside. I know the guys have their favorite places. I believe Liverpool is one because it’s the band’s hometown. And I’m sure London is also on that list. For me, I love Glasgow. Scottish shows for some reasons are always on another level and I can’t wait to perform there again.

 

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

 

A) For me, it’s Avril Lavigne, Jeremy McKinnon and Drake.

 

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

 

A) I’m loving new Fall Out Boy and new Paramore is great. If anyone wants to check out something new, there’s a band called modernlove who are yet to disappoint.

 

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

 

A) The music industry used to just be “about the music.” It’s now 50% music, 50% personality. And I’m sorry, if you don’t have the online personality you may struggle to promote your music – it’s that important.

The best example is Lewis Capaldi’s music wouldn’t have spread as fast as it did if it wasn’t for his amazing online presence.

 

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

 

A) This is only the beginning. We’re gonna be one of the biggest bands in the UK so stay tuned for more.

 

 

 

All Questions Answered By Zaid Elgahmi