Brooklane, a pop-punk band from North Dakota, discuss their debut EP and influences. They share insights on toxic relationships in their music and the energy of playing live. The band talks about their formation, skateboarding influence, online music education, success story, recording experiences, favorite pop-punk bands, and tour preparation.
Brooklane's song 'Breakaway' explores the impact of toxic relationships through relatable lyrics and energetic performances.
Brooklane emphasizes the importance of perseverance, dedication, and continuous improvement in the music-making process.
Deep dives
Brooklyn Band Formation and Song Creation
Brooklyn band members Alex, Chance, and Damon met through different bands in North Dakota. They started making music together after jamming and creating their first song late at night. The band's formation coincided with the COVID-19 lockdown, giving them more time to write songs. Brooklyn got noticed by We Are Triumphant Records after landing a song on a Spotify playlist, leading to a record deal.
Recordings and Recent Single Breakaway
Brooklyn recorded a full album in Florida, recently releasing their single 'Breakaway.' With the help of a management team, they have booked tours and are set to embark on their first nationwide tour. They have worked with renowned producer Andrew Wade and are looking forward to releasing new songs.
Music Background and Influence
Members of Brooklyn shared their musical backgrounds, with Alex referencing his start in church music and Chance picking up the guitar at a young age. They emphasize the importance of learning online and from experienced producers. The band draws inspiration from bands like Simple Plan, State Champs, and The Story So Far.
Upcoming Tours and Music Journey Advice
Brooklyn is gearing up for a Midwest tour with Chief State and their first headlining national tour. The band advises aspiring artists to keep working hard, stay dedicated, and enjoy the music-making process. They stress the importance of perseverance, taking constructive criticism, and always striving to better each song.
We had the pleasure of interviewing o Brooklane over Zoom video.
Fargo, North Dakota based pop-punk band, Brooklane, debuted in 2020 with the release of their EP, ‘Roll With the Punches'. Brooklane is driven by influences such as The Story So Far, State Champs, Point North & Neck Deep. Alex Anderson (Vocalist), Damon Gullicks (Bassist), Chance Stearns (Guitarist) & Lucas Pazdernik (Drummer) will keep you wanting more with their upbeat instrumentals & catchy melodies. Having signed to We Are Triumphant Records & been recognized by the likes of Alternative Press Magazine, Brooklane is just getting started making noise in the music industry.
“Breakaway describes how a toxic relationship can take its toll on someone when they are controlled by them for too long. You start to lose yourself and hold on to a false sense of love. Sometimes they will ignore you to pull you back in, so one of my favorite lyrical lines in the song is ‘Another missed call on your phone is all I'll ever be.’ We love playing the chorus live because of its driving guitars and energy. I think it will give us a chance to really connect with the crowd and share a relatable moment with a lot of people who think they are alone dealing with something like this.” - Alex Anderson (Vocalist)