By: Lisa Steinberg
Q) How would you describe your sound?
A) Our sound is heavy, melodic and full of hooks — it’s got that punch-you-in-the-chest energy with hard-hitting drums, huge guitars and thick, driving bass. I like to blend clean vocals with gritty screams to give the songs that emotional contrast — the kind that hits you in different ways. Lyrically, I try to keep it real and write about the things we all wrestle with — resilience, pain, growth, and finding strength in the chaos. It’s personal, but it’s meant to connect.
Q) Who are some of your musical influences?
A) When I started playing music my influences were all nu metal – Korn, Limp Bizkit, Sevendust, Nonpoint and especially Mudvayne.
Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Victim.” What have fans said about how they connect to it?
A) “Victim” is focused on the toxic blame culture and the inability for people to take responsibility for their own actions and life. The fans love the song and have all had someone in their life who has “played the victim..”
Q) Edgar, you took part in the writing process for “Victim.” What is your song writing process?
A) We’ll dig into Derek’s [Rousseau] back catalogue of song ideas, pick the music and then we come to the studio with ideas for the lyrics and melodies. We hash those out in studio and record rough vocal ideas. The sessions include a lot of trash talking, laughing, and good energy.
Q) Do you need music before you can create lyrics?
A) I don’t think the music is totally necessary in order to write lyrics. Personally, I prefer to have the music. I get inspired by the rhythms, melodies and the tone of the song and the lyrics and melodies start flowing through my brain.
Q) This song was produced by Shaun Lichtenstein, Derek Rousseau and Mark Roberge, but how much of a hand does the band have in the production of your music?
A) Shaun, Mark and Derek have a hand in all the new music. Mark and Derek are the main producers in all of our past music as well.
Q) With “Victim” out now, is this a prelude to a full album or EP to come in the near future?
A) It’s a prelude to a full album we are currently working on which will also include “Comfortable Alone,” “One Last Fight” and “As The World Turns.” We have a ton of great music we are finishing now that we think the fans are going to love!
Q) What can fans expect from a live Prospect Hill performance?
A) We love to tear the stage up for our fans! We bring an intense high octane show packed with a huge sound and we pour it all out on the stage.
Q) What tracks are still your favorites to perform live?
A) I don’t have a particular favorite, but I do love to sing and perform all of the new music from catalyst. When I was playing bass and singing backups, I would’ve said “Dirty Mother,” “Step Out of Line” and “Into the Light.”
Q) Where are some of your favorite places to perform and what makes those locations so significant to you?
A) We always have a killer time playing at Wally’s in Hampton Beach, NH. We’ve called it home for around twenty years. We put on a Halloween show at Wally’s every year, and it’s so much fun! It’s usually a sold-out night of great bands, sick costumes and great energy.
Q) What artist/musician are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?
A) I’m currently listening to Nothingmore, Twelve Foot Ninja, Fire From the Gods, Bring Me the Horizon, and I Prevail. I dig them because of their combination of melodic hooks, heavy music and their unique styles.
Q) You are a part of social media. Why is that such an important way for you to connect with your fans?
A) Honestly, I’m not a huge fan of social media. I don’t enjoy posting just to post or making empty content for likes. But I do see it as a way to share something real, behind the scenes moments, the music we’re proud of and the energy of our live shows. When I use it, I want it to actually mean something and connect with people in a genuine way, not just feed the algorithm.
Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?
A) Thank you for all your love and support throughout the years! We feel blessed to have the opportunity to share our passion and love for our music with everyone. We hope the songs connect and resonate with listeners like they do for us when we’re writing and recording them.
All Questions Answered By Edgar Troncoso