So what is the science of creating a strong first EP? An EP strong enough to carry a band through a year while gaining followers and solidifying their identify? The Science Of recorded their first EP back in January of 2012 and since then have played throughout Springfield and even graced the Black Sheep stage. But getting that first EP together was a big step for the band.
“The recording process was very intense and a lot of hard work. We initially booked a three day weekend at Waterfront. After we finished up that Sunday night we knew we would have to come back. You really test your skills in the studio and I think that shows in our EP. When it came to recording the EP we went with the songs we felt were the strongest and tightest,” Justin Hagerman, drummer and vocalist, said.
Experimenting for the first time came with a few difficulties for the band.
“The biggest obstacle was that none of us had recorded professionally as musicians and that made certain parts of the recording process very stressful, but it pushed us to become better musicians and I think we needed that kick in the ass to get going,” Josh Hagerman, bassist and vocalist, said.
With that push came “Which is What I Am”. By handing out free copies at shows in the Springfield area the band actively started to create a buzz about who they were. It was definitely a success after playing at the , Black Sheep and the Whirlwind Bar tour in just the past month.
“[We] pretty much solidif[ied] our identity since these were songs written over the course of several years of us being a band and some written before. I just see this EP as more of a starting point for us. Not to go somewhere but to get us going,” Tony Rose, guitarist and vocalist, said.
The work done on “Which is What I Am” helped in their next recording experiments.
“With working towards new material for the next EP we are going try to take more of group effort at writing; setting aside specific times for writing and creating these new songs. For what we’ll be putting on the next EP I think we will continue the dynamic of Josh and Tony both taking turns with leading vocals and guitars on different songs. I’d say at this point we have one song for sure that we will be putting into the 2014 release,”Justin said.
With slightly modified formulas, The Science Of hypothesizes they will have a great 2014.
“We are hoping to get to do some recording in 2014 and also put together a small tour if possible. A goal of 50 shows this year is what I’d like to see,” Justin said.
To check out what they have been playing this past year check out their facebook.
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