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The Material – Apologize (cover) live on MTV
Nov 11th
Many of you may know the band “The Material” that we interviewed a few months back. If you like chic singers and pop rock than you’ll love this band.
We Interview Roi From “The Material”
Jan 30th
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I just caught up with Roi, who is the one of the guitar players in the band “The Material.” They are a very talented five-piece band that hails from the west! If you haven’t heard of them yet, definitely check them out. Below is the interview….Enjoy!
So, what’s the history of The Material? How long have you guys officially been together, how’d you all meet?
Jon and Colleen met in high school after being introduced by their mutual friend Mike (singer of Halifax). Colleen migrated to San Diego to pursue a Music degree at SDSU and Jon followed a little later. Noah was a friend of Colleen’s that she had met at work. The three of them began practicing with Kevin Faulk (Every Time I Die) on bass. Kevin eventually left and they found Brian and I through the wonderful world of craigslist. The Material has been together for 2 years total the current line up since Feb 2007.
What’s your writing process? Is it always this way?
We are still finding our niche as a songwriting team. Lately it has been working well with Me or Jon bringing in complete song ideas and showing them to everyone else. Then, we all add our parts and ideas. Still, this is not an exact science…
Do you use any FX at your live shows? If so what kind?
We use a lot of effects for our guitars. Delay, reverb, phase, univibe, chorus, wah, ring modulator…we are no Mars Volta but, we use what is necessary to be sonically pleasing.
What would your dream show be, if you could play with any band at any venue?
Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, & the Material. This show could be at my house and it would still be amazing! More >
