We had such a pleasure for episode 223 to sit down with the entire crew of the local band, Spirit Machines. We asked them how they would describe the sound and influence of the band and their answer was a mix of space rock, dream punk with a little bit of metal. Take that and then add a bit of 90’s emo and you have their sound.
Pepper (lead vocals), Dave (guitarist), Sergio (bassist), and Mike(drummer) took some time to talk to us about their viral success, and recognition by Tool, of Zober, their first studio album release, and how they came together from corners of the country to make a home in Utah. Pepper has adventured outside of Utah, clear to Boston, and back again. Dave is an import from Boston. Mike made his way around any different places but landed back to Salt Lake, and Sergio is missing his sandy beaches from the OC in California.
If you follow indie music you may have heard of them from their first video release. They found a way to mash up Led Zeppelin and Tool. It found them going viral and even being mentioned by Tool! With 135k views on YouTube and national attention by music publications such as American Song Writer, Loud Wire, and Revolver just to name a few this mash up is definitely one for the ages!
Watch it Burn is their first video and single off their official release, Feel Again. Releasing a first album during a pandemic wasn’t what any of them had on their bingo card, but just like their meeting and forming this band, it was in the cards. Feel Again made it’s debut in April 2, 2020.
We asked Pepper, Dave, Sergio, and Mike what the most unique thing they found about Utah was and here was what they said.
Pepper told us that she loves the pioneer intensity that brings an intense energy to everything Salt Lake does. Seeing Salt Lake grow as a city we are starting to hit stride.
Mike told us the most unique thing is how perfect the environment is. The all around weather. He said it’s small but there is a lot of activity. Of all the places he’s lived Utah seems the most perfect.
Sergio said that going to Lake Powell for the first time was definitely life changing. Knowing it takes 12 hours in a speedboat from one side to the other is mind blowing.
Dave said the most unique thing is simply fry sauce. He said no one else does this. Utah has their own food pyramid and categories.
You can follow what they are up to on their Facebook and Instagram. Purchase their album, but one of Pepper’s hand printed shirts, and show this incredible band some love!
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