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In Conversation With Canadian Band Hot Mondy
The Canadian band of 5, Hot Mondy, releases a new track “Desert Moonlight.” The song preserves a serene country feel that is perfectly constructed with their unique talents.
We chatted with Matt Rhind, Travis Flint, Troy Arseneault, Mat Budreski, and Matt Brannon for an interesting interview.
Congratulations on releasing your new hit track titled “Desert Moonlight.” Can you tell us what drove you to drop this track?
Our first single Pale Ember was a slower burn and we wanted to follow it with a more uptempo track. The video is also super cool and takes listeners on a wild ride.
What are the essential qualities that make a good musician?
Curiosity, open minded; especially in the context of a band. Nothing torpedoes writing great music faster than ego and a shallow well.
How do you approach the sensitive task of discussing changes and rearrangements within each other?
We have an easy creative relationship, we don’t always all get what we want but understanding that having elements of everyone’s sensibilities is what makes a band interesting.
How do you guys start discussing new song options?
It usually starts with a single idea, and we decide if we think it’s cool or the start of something and we go from there. Sometimes it’s music other times it’s a lyrical idea.
Who would you like to collaborate with on your upcoming songs?
Depends who in the band you ask but a shortlist would be Kevin Morby, Bahamas, Jason Isbell, Kacey Musgraves, Brittney Spencer, Charley Crockett, John Mayer.
What kind of band would you classify yourself as?
No clue, we’ve heard alt country but it’s hard to put us in a box. We have a country element for sure, but rhythmically we’re stealing from everywhere and we have two great lead vocalists that bring very different flavors.
How did you find each other?
We started off as an outlaw country band, ripping Waylon, Willie, Merle and the boys. Met at that first rehearsal and took off from there, we all get along so well and aren’t afraid to dream big.
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