'The Old Me' is one of the first songs you released from this album cycle. Can you tell us about how it came together, as well as how important this track is to you? We felt like ‘The Old Me’ made a great first single because it really sets the tone for the album as a whole. The song is important to me because so many people that struggle with anxiety & depression need an outlet & someone that understands what they're going through. It's weird to say, but I'm actually thankful for what I've been through because it allows me to connect with people on a much deeper level.
How did the music video idea for 'Virus' come together, and what was it like to work with Caleb Mallery? I love Caleb. He's amazing at taking the concepts of our songs & turning them into a full blown cinematic experience. The video for ‘Virus’ is a very literal take on a metaphorical concept but I think it worked perfectly.
How did you end up working with Kane Churko, and how would you say that he helped shape the album? We decided to work with Kane because we were fans of a few albums he had done for other bands we knew personally. It was definitely cool to work with someone we've never worked with before & get their opinions on the writing & structure of our songs.
We read that the writing process for this album wasn't rushed. Can you tell us about that, and maybe how working on this album compared to anything else that you'd done before? This is the first album we've ever written in the studio. It was definitely cool but it's not something you want to do if you don't have the luxury of time. We purposefully set aside a big chunk of time for this recording process & it worked out well!
Looking back on 'This Light I Hold', how happy are you with this album still, and what do you think it's done for the representation of Memphis May Fire? I'm definitely still happy with ‘TLIH’. Each album in our discography has played an important role in the growth & progression of the band.
What songs are you still really enjoying performing live from 'This Light I Hold' at the moment, and why? The title track is still one of our favourites to play live. ‘Sever The Ties’ has a great live energy as well.
As you played it a lot over the years, then we wanted to ask, why do you think Warped Tour became so iconic? Warped Tour was iconic because it was a one stop shop for so many people to see all their favourite bands in one place. It was equally as beneficial for the bands that played! We got to do the tour four times before it was finished & those four summers were some of the best of our career!
What else can we expect to see from Memphis May Fire as we head towards 2019? A whole lot of touring! We can't wait to get back to the UK!