Faulkner x BSO Featured Interview

J. Willoughby
Jan 4, 2017
2 min read

PRESS RELEASE: Since Faulkner emerged in 2013, the bi-coastal rockers landed an unfinished demo of their song "NY Anthem" in the hands of RZA, the Wu-Tang Clan mastermind, Faulkner captured the hip-hop God's interest, leading to their first major collaboration. As a result, the track can be heard at the New York Yankees home games last year. But New York isn’t the only place giving them love. Emphasizing the term “bi-coastal,” the rockers have also been featured on iconic L.A. radio station KROQ with their single “Revolutionary” at well over two million plays on YouTube. All Faulkner members are hands on with all sides of the creative presentation, they direct their music videos (In monochrome) and have a vision for the images and theme as an extension of the music storyline.

Hey guys! Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with me. I really enjoyed listening to your EP on Spotify; Specifically, Revolutionary. Focusing on the beginning of Faulkner, what was the biggest inspiration? It was the chemistry between the four us and how each member brought a perfect piece to fit the puzzle for each song. When you have such a good flow it inspires you to create and keep going.

What was the biggest challenge you faced as a group as you slowly made your way into the spotlight? Too many challenges but none stuck out as big or small. We've welcomed them all and used them to our advantage.

As a musician myself, I know a thing or two about personal and professional inspirations and I would assume you guys do as well. Do you have anyone you have looked up to in the past and/or has motivated you to better yourself constantly? The RZA. He trusted us and mentored us when we did NY Anthem with him. His experience, wisdom and guidance through those sessions was invaluable.

Let's talk about your song, Revolutionary, off of your new EP, REVANCHIST. There seems to be some kind of lyrical depth there. Am I right? Is there a story behind the song and if not, is there any song you feel ultimately connected to? It's about a personal revolution. A desire to break away from everything that's holding you back and down. It all starts on an individual level before it takes other shapes and forms.

I know bands like Skillet or Shinedown have a variety of topics for their songs. What do you inspiration from for your writing? REVANCHIST draws on retribution, revolution and catharsis.

Are there any big plans for 2017? A full album, a new collaboration with a Detroit beast of a rapper and a lot of shows.

Finally where can the readers of Breaking Stereotypes Online keep up with news and tour stops?

Website: fauknermusic.com

Social Media: @faulknermusic