By Chyrisse Tabone and Jason Michaelsen, Tampa Correspondents
Venue: Epic Problem, Tampa, Florida–Sudden Suspension
Sudden Suspension: Brandon Stasi (vocals/guitar), Griffin Taylor (drums), Tyler Albertson (guitar) and Brandon ‘Blake’ Blakeley (bass).
On a muggy Wednesday evening, Sudden Suspension, a pop-punk from Lake County, Indiana, arrived to play with Bad Luck, at Epic Problem in Tampa, Florida. The band has been touring across the country promoting their latest EP There’s a Bigger Picture Here (Bad Timing Records), which was released on June 16th. This EP is epic if you have not heard it. The songs are biting and energetic but also sensitive like the song “We’ll Always Have Each Other.” As musician Brandon Stasi noted, the songs reflect his feelings and emotions, which are often filled with angst. Rock At Night sat down with the band to get some insight into their experiences on touring, growing up in a small town in Indiana, seeking careers as musicians, and more. You can listen to Part 1 of the interview below:
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Sudden Suspension then talked about their experiences during this last tour and getting along with bandmates in close quarters. Check out Part 2 of the interview below:
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Sudden Suspension discussed their plans for the future, their songwriting process and inspiration, and what they do on their “off” time. Listen to Part 3 below:
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PHOTO GALLERY
“We’ll Always Have Each Other”
“Back Roads”
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I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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