We’ve had plenty of hardcore and hip-hop lately, so if your dosage of pop is running low, we’ve got the solution. All She Wrote is as high energy as high energy pop-core can get, a constantly lit flame that is ready to spark a positive energy dance party any time, any place and at any moment. Every aspect of ASW has been motivated by it’s founding member’s sold out relationship with Jesus Christ. ASW is band on a mission, a band with clear convictions that wants to reach the world with Jesus so that everyone can enjoy the eternal dance party. ASW is currently in the studio, thanks to them for taking the time to share with [hurdcore.com], so be ready for their stamp on the pop-core scene to expand from their base in Portland, Oregon to the outer reaches of our universe.
HC Is there any significance or story behind your name? What are the origins of ASW?
ASW Everyone has their story, everyone has their problems, obstacles and joys they deal with, and were hear to give hope to them. In our songs we give the answer to the problems and obstacles in life, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The name is a spin off of To Write Love On Her Arms.
HC Jeremy and Andrew were added into ASW in July of this year, were they in addition to the existing lineup or did they replace vacancies? How has this helped the development of ASW this year?
ASW Andrew and Jeremy were additions to open spots in allshewrote, both filling very important spots the band was then able to hit the studio and begin playing shows.
HC In August you posted video updates for your studio sessions to record you EP, what is the news on that effort?
ASW We are actually on our last day at the studio as this is interview is being done, after this the entire record is sent off for mixing and mastering! Title and release date are yet to be confirmed.
HC The titles to your songs are pretty pithy, i.e. Breakdance Not Hearts and Barrack You Like a Hurricane. Obviously you guys like to have fun with your music, what is different about ASW and your brand of Portland, Oregon Pop-core?
ASW Our music is all about God, positivity, being happy and having fun! With songs about God, hope, dance parties, and just having with friends we want kids to be able to listen to us while just driving around with friends, or help them get through tough times.
HC ASW is currently based out of Portlandia, are you all natives?
ASW We only have three native “Portlandians” Jeremy, John and Grafton. The Rest are from Astoria, Alaska, and Boston.
HC What are some of your early influences that got you into music? Who were some of the influences that helped you launch ASW?
ASW Blink 182, DC Talk, Reliant K, and Emery are what inspired some of the members to begin playing music. To launch allshewrote, yes sounds cheesy and cliche but its the truth, being saved and giving his life to Jesus Christ is what inspired Erik and every aspect of this band.
HC Where are you currently grabbing inspiration and/or frustration from and how has this been affecting your music?
ASW From God, and the way he blesses our lives every single second of every single day. Our happiness and positivity in our music isn’t fake, we don’t use the name God in our music to sell albums, this band is a mission for God.
HC Where can those interested best connect with you to find out about news, releases and tours?
ASW Our myspace at myspace.com/asdub. We LOVE to hear from people!
HC What do you enjoy most about the local music scene? Who have been some of the funnest bands and venues to play with?
ASW We love the people that have stuck with the Portland music scene through the years and still go out to shows and support. The bands that play and write music simply because they love music, and also, the older musicians in the scene that have awesome stories, and can give us their insight on “do’s” and “don’ts.”
HC What are the weapons (insturments) of choice ASW?
ASW Schecter Hellraiser, Fender Telecaster, Ibanez, DW, Truth, Marshall, Shure.
HC (Local Interest) Porltand has finally put a basketball team that is composed of good guys with a lot of potential, how far do you think the Blazers will go this year?
ASW Last year they made the playoffs for the first time in a while, so with improvement we think they will reach, hopefully, the second round of the playoffs!
HC (Current Event) Since you mentioned Barrack – Obama should have put the beat down on Joe Wilson for interrupting his speech? - or - Joe Wilson should have put on the Braveheart cloth and makeup and pillaged all of the Congressional Dems?
ASW WWJD :-]
HC Bowling or Roller Skating?
ASW Well there’s only four of us at the studio right now and we took a vote, three of us (Erik, Andrew and John) chose bowling but one of us (Zach) chose Roller Skating.
HC What have been some of the most important lessons for you as an
aspiring artist? Any words of wisdom for those wanting to pursue their
dreams of pop-core bliss?
ASW Do it right or don’t do it all. You’ve got to present yourself as a big band. However, be humble and professional about everything you do.
HC Any funny and/or scary stories from recent shows or tours?
ASW At one of our shows, our rhythm guitarist/singer tuned right before a song, and forgot to turn off the tuning pedal. Well, as guitarists would know that mutes your guitar, meaning allshewrote didn’t have a rhythm guitar for half the song.
UPCOMING SHOWS:
9/19/2009 1:00 PM at The Camas Courthouse –
Camas, Washington
Cost: $10
w/ All She Wrote, Those Who Lie Beneath, Grab The Camera, Swamp Monster, And The Sirens Sang, AND MORE!
10/30/2009 7:00 PM at Satyricon
A Hope For Home Halloween Party
125 NW 6th Ave Portland, Portland, Oregon 97209
Cost: ?
Dress up and come Halloween party with us!
I am encouraged by the transitions in sound and mixture of elements where nuance and subtlety become as much a part of the package as blistering guitars and hair raising screams. When Bears Attacks displays a creative ability to utilize and master the play between components so that their music isn’t just a mash of noises but a symphony of brutality. If this song is any indication of what When Bears Attack! has in the works then the children of Illinois and far beyond will need to get educated on the danger of bears quickly.
