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Q: What were your early experiences with music like? Being from East Brunswick, did that influence the kinds of music you heard growing up?

A: My family are big music lovers so some of my earliest listening experiences are hearing “Dark Side of the Moon” in the backseat of my parents car and dancing to Sly and the Family Stone with my mom in the kitchen. I think being from NY/NJ means you are going be hearing A LOT of Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel whether you like it or not too!

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Q: I’ve mostly seen you ripping bass and now guitar, but I heard you’re a killer drummer as well. What was your first instrument, and how did you get into it?

A: My first instrument was the drums. I joined the school band in 4th grade but wanted to play something a little more rockin’ than the flute or trumpet, hahah! I started drum set lessons a few years later and shortly after started working with bands and songwriters from school. I think I was always a pretty creative kid and writing music with my friends was an exciting new outlet. I quickly started teaching myself guitar and piano and couldn’t wait to get home from school everyday to work on music, practice, or rehearse with friends.

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Q: The recording process of That Weight was pretty unique. Do you have any specific techniques you can share with us, or any stories from those sessions?

A: One of the techniques I thought we got a really cool result from was how we tracked vocals. We took the signal from my mic and split it to the board and to a distorted amp in the live room. As I sang louder or yelled you could hear it more clearly on the track and in the room. It was an emotional tracking process and that dynamic helped me feel more of the impact of what I was singing.

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Q: What kinds of growth have you had from This is Fine to That Weight, lyrically, musically, or personally?

A: My personal growth between the two records pushed me to become a better songwriter. I was more comfortable with myself which allowed me to dive deeper into what I wanted to say and how I wanted to say it. I was able to really hone in on the lyrics and push myself musically, trying out new structures, melodies and progressions. Looking back on the two records I’m proud of myself for pushing the limits of what I thought I was capable of and am looking forward to the next stage of my songwriting.

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Q: Starting out in DIY music, how has that background influenced your approach to music and your career today?

A: DIY has informed much of my perspective towards my music career and has motivated me to learn all kinds of skills like graphic design, photography, and video editing, all of which I have done on a professional level. More importantly though I feel like it taught me to lead with kindness and compassion while keeping community and respect at the forefront of everything I do. A lot has changed over the years in the music industry and it’s so important that artists support and lift each other up.

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Q: You guys have a pretty sweet van. Can you tell us a little about driving across the US with your sibling to start the tour with Tiny Stills?

A: Thank you! That was truly such an incredible experience that I am very thankful for. We spent about 9 days driving out to San Diego from Philadelphia and I booked 6 solo shows along the way. Each night we would drive out of the cities an hour or two and stay at state parks where we camped and hiked. We got to see so many amazing parts of the country and a whole lot of nature (including a huge tarantula and a scorpion!)

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Q: Looking at San Diego, you’ve played large venues like The Observatory in North Park and smaller venues like Tower Bar in City Heights. What are the differences, and what are the similarities for you?

A: I really love the time that I’ve gotten to spend in beautiful San Diego. I’m not too sure on differences but I can tell you that the people are so kind and have always welcomed us with open arms!

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Q: What’s next for Well Wisher, and will you come visit us in San Diego again?

A: We have 4 covers coming out this year on streaming that we’ve played and recorded over the years. The newest one “Heart of Glass” we’ve been playing at all of our recent shows. I’ve also been writing a ton and will begin demoing out with the band soon. Hopefully we can get back to the west coast sometime next year!

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Q: Any advice for someone starting their first band today?

A: Have fun with it and set goals. There’s no harm or foul if you don’t meet your own goals and they are a great tool to organize your time and thoughts. They don’t have to be stressful!