SUPERGOLD
artist to watch
FLORIDA-BASED INDIE ROCK BAND SUPERGOLD HAVE RECENTLY RELEASED THEIR SECOND SINGLE, “ALLIGATOR.” STREAM IT NOW FOR ALL THOSE FEEL-GOOD SOUNDS WE LOVE FROM THEM.
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Tell us a little about who you are as a band. What makes Supergold a unique project? The band is Kyle Santiago, Dana Miral, Pablo Falcon, Tanner Collins, Christian Ballon, and Alex Alston. I think Supergold is unique because we focus on authenticity in all aspects of the band. Our recording process was almost entirely analog because we wanted to capture our live show and bottle it into a record. Our live show is about taking all the songs and giving them as much life as possible, and hopefully that connects with the audience and we have a giant dance party. How did you come up with your band name? I keep this list of random words and phrases that I come across for when I’m writing lyrics, in case I hit a road block, and it was written in my enormous list and I didn’t consider any other names. It was the first pick. Do you think you’ve evolved as musicians since releasing your first single, “Moneylover,” to now with the release of “Alligator?” Yes, absolutely. Before, when we were playing shows, it was hard to play and have nothing to share, but now that we have the single out, we play with a whole new sense of purpose because we can actually share our music with
people. I tell the guys I didn’t really consider us as having started as a band until the song came out. It’s funny because “Moneylover” and “Alligator” are such different songs musically and I thought it would be interesting to make those the first two singles because I think it kinda leaves everyone who’s heard [them] guessing what the third single will sound like. What inspired you to write Alligator? “Alligator” was written in DecemberJanuary-ish of 2017/18. It’s a song about wanting someone who is toxic and how that can make you want [that person] even more than someone who treats you right, and how that toxicity can be addicting and can make you feel stuck. What was the writing process like for Alligator? Any good stories? I had the riff for Alligator for a really long time; it was actually the first voice memo in my phone. It took a few weeks to complete, but it was one of those things that just needed time to come together and we are all very pleased with the result. Any last words for the readers of Suburban Rose? To anyone reading this, if you make it out to a show, just come say what’s up, we wanna tell you thank you for listening!
