We’re looking forward to introducing you to Weak Daze. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Weak, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Truthfully, we feel playing music together is what makes us truly feel like ourselves. There have been so many times where we stop seeing each other for a while and start feeling the weight of the world. Then we get together and write and it all feels like it goes away. Somehow playing music together in a hot room with no AC and 46 beers makes everything else fade away and feel okay.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
We are Weak Daze, a trans-fronted, post emo band based in Nashville, TN. Originally born in a small college town in Northern California, we relocated to Nashville almost 5 years ago. Since then we have built a strong community. We have established ourselves within the DIY alternative scene, playing shows ranging from packed basements to sold out venues, such as the Basement East. We also found a community working with producer Jared Corder (*repeat repeat) at his studio, Polychrome Ranch.
After losing an original member, we are in the midst of a rebrand, diving further into our heavier influences. The new collaborative sound consists of sludgy guitar tones, distorted bass, BIG LOUD drums and honest, vulnerable writing.
Our most recent release is a call to action, to live as your most authentic self, despite the challenges faced by young trans people in this current climate. The song is called Colorless.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
That we don’t have to be anything anyone expects us to be. Finding community in alternative music scenes has taught us that it’s okay to be on the fringes on societal norms, and being your most authentic self, and expressing that loudly, is a BALLER way to live.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Never compromise your truest self for the approval of others.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
That it’s normal for musicians and artists in our society to STRUGGLE, and work multiple jobs just to pay the bills- even after you’ve hit a huge level success. That music has become a commodity, only accessible with a certain amount of money, rather than a collective resource for the average person.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Anyone can cook – ratatouille
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/weakdazeca
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weakdazeca?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSXd_NuxN7Xd5B0p0TrBXQ
Image Credits
Personal Photo – Hannah Hall
Additional Photo #1 – Samantha Wong
Additional Photo #2 – Angelina Celest
Additional Photo #3 – Young Stroker The Body Snatcher
