GEARS – Thanks for the Misery

By starrymag | December 14, 2023

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) How would you describe your sound?

 

Jimmy: I would describe our sound as heavy when necessary and overall melodic with definite connections to several of the sub genres of Rock and Metal with a modern feel.

Q) Who are some of your musical influences?

 

Jimmy: Our musical influences range from heavy and introspective bands like Deftones and Alice In Chains, all the way to the King of Pop as well as storied songwriters and performers such as David Bowie and Prince.

Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Thanks for the Misery.”

 

Jimmy: The story behind “THANKS FOR THE MISERY” is as old as time written through our experiences. It’s a very cathartic retrospective look into relationships that you try and try to endure because you think it’s eventually gonna get better. Ultimately, the relationship ends and you’re all the better for it. Meanwhile, cynically you look back KNOWING that you are better off, so saying, “Thanks for the Misery” is your way of calling a spade a spade and turning the corner.

Q) What do you think it is about the song that fans connect to?

 

Jimmy: Everything I mentioned previously. We have all tried to stick it out with someone in hopes that they are fighting as hard as we are and that’s not always the case. You gotta get to that point where you can look at it objectively, cut bait and get out, move on. BUT acknowledge what you got from it…misery.

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

 

Jimmy: The video is not much of a storyline situation, but a beautifully presented and emotionally charged visual to accompany the track.

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

 

Jimmy: The songwriting process for us is a little different each time. It just depends on the direction musically and the lyrical content. It generally will start with some Dropboxing of ideas back and forth until we really zero in on what we want it to sound like, or what the subject matter of the track is going to be. From there, whichever it started with, the other will follow. We try to find inspiration from real life experience, contemporary events and emotions that all of us encounter throughout our lives. My goal personally is to write songs in a way that you are descriptive enough to connect with the audience, but ambiguous enough to where they can apply the ideas to their own life situations and find a relationship with the music.

 

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

 

Jimmy: Everyone in the band contributes in our own ways to the songwriting and production process as well as taking input from our producers.

 

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

 

Jimmy: Currently, we don’t really have a plan to put out any EP’s or full lengths, but rather concentrate on singles. That allows us to put out more new music more frequently.

 

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

 

Jimmy: I would just like to thank anyone and everyone that supports us in any way. It’s the most rewarding part of the gig, honestly. Having people connect with a piece of music or some little artistic creation still amazes me to this day. Thank you for letting us connect with you!