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With a timeless rock feel and poignant message, this group's single 'Close Enough' has roared up the charts, proving that music is still a powerful medium for social discourse and change.
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War Poets is a Minneapolis-based band that writes and plays music about social issues that impact all of us, with Rex Haberman and Jenny Case at its creative core. The success of their debut single 'Close Enough', which quickly ascended the radio charts to the top spot, offers proof that fans are inwardly seeking music with deeper meaning. Propelled by its pro-LGBT message, sublime lyrics and musicianship, 'Close Enough' represents musical social commentary at its best. The depth of War Poet's integrity and committment to their ideals is impressive. In 2014 alone, they've release three EP's containing songs addressing a range of social issues from income inequality, gun violence, homelessness, unemployment and prostitution to financial hardship. Now working with acclaimed Grammy-winning producer Joe Baldridge, War Poets is back in the studio working on their new album. Reporter Alexis Adams recently caught up with War Poets to learn more about this avant garde group and what inspires them to create such exceptional music. ALEXIS: When did you first discover your love of music? ALEXIS: Your song 'Close Enough' has been a big hit on radio for its third straight month. What was your initial reaction when you first heard your song playing on radio ALEXIS: Did you come from a musical background? Are there other musicians in your family? ALEXIS: How would you characterize yourselves as musicians? (ex. Down-to-earth, serious, fun-loving...)? ALEXIS: The music video focuses on arguably one of the biggest civil rights issue of our times. How did you feel while creating and shooting the video? |
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ALEXIS: Would you say that the mood of your other songs is in the same vein as 'Close Enough'? ALEXIS: What do you find most rewarding about being musicians? What do you find most challenging? ALEXIS: Who are your role models in music? ALEXIS: What advice would you give to young, aspiring musicians out there who are unsure and need guidance? ALEXIS: What's next for War Poets? Is there a follow-up single in the works? If so, what can you tell us about it? ALEXIS: Excellent! Thanks for taking time out to share your story with me. I wish you and the group continued success and good luck! © 2024 Svelte Media Company |