Discog. Discourse Interview With Any Given Room
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Feb 3, 2023 
Dylan, the charismatic vocalist of Arkansas-based band Any Given Room, dives into the creation of their new single 'Hyperfixed' and their unique 'Math Pop' sound. He shares insights on the band's eclectic influences ranging from math rock to hip-hop production. Dylan opens up about recent lineup changes and his evolving role in songwriting. The conversation explores their creative process, the importance of collaboration, and catchy melodies. Excitingly, he hints at upcoming projects for 2023, promising fresh music on the horizon!
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Band Identity And Genre Origins
- Dylan describes Any Given Room as a 'Math Pop' band from Little Rock combining math rock, metalcore, and hip-hop production influences.
- He jokes they're likely the only 'Math Pop' band in Little Rock and proudly claims the title of best in that niche.
How Abacus Led To Hyperfixed
- Dylan explains Abacus EP grew from pre- and post-COVID scraps after lineup changes and was a rushed, passion-driven project with praise surprising them.
- He says 'Hyperfixed' is the first track where he sent a full demo that became the final song, marking a different creative source than earlier material.
Production Shapes Band Cohesion
- Hyperfixed previews a moodier, heavier direction while still preserving the band's identifiable elements like 808s and synths.
- Dylan credits cohesive sound to in-house production and Christian's evolving drum programming and production choices.