(L-R: Stefan, Brent, Alberto, Devin)
This past Friday, I had a chat with guitarist/band founder, Devin Stannard, while picking up my new Lights and the Window T-shirt (pictured below). We had a good conversation and talked about the band, how LA's KROQ should be called KPOP, and I was introduced to Cloudkicker. Sadly I didn't have a recorder to document the conversation, so I'm gonna try my best to recount what we talked about.
If you follow Lights and the Window on Facebook or Instagram, you'll noticed that they debuted a new song called "Burning Heart", at the Bull Bar in Long Beach (if you haven't heard it, click on the video below). But from what Devin told me, Stefan (vocalist/guitarist) is planning to change the song title.
The E.P. is going to be self-titled and will feature 7 songs. Also, LATW's first single, "New Day Sun" will be re-recorded. And with the way things are going, Stannard is feeling really good about the band. Especially since they got a new line-up. It was a huge bummer hearing that there was problems within the ranks. But with the new rhythm section of Alberto (drums) and Brent (bass), it seems that the bs has been thrown out, and the band can focus more on their new sound, which I hope it catches the attention of every rock and music fan.
As cliche as it might sound, especially coming from a 31 yr old, a lot of younger bands seem to focus more on having a generic sound. And this would motivate Devin to start a new revolution with Lights and the Windows. Hoping to make guitar drench reverb and feedback acceptable to your average music fan. One of the problems that Devin has with bands today, is that they take a generic approach when creating their music. He also doesn't like how bands today use pro tools as some kind of crutch, to make their sound more acceptable. And that a lot of younger bands should really music the way they want it, and bring out that raw energy.
But the best part from what Devin told me is that the band is going to release the E.P. on vinyl. So if anyone is a fan of this format, keep an eye out for it. And of course the vinyl will be put out by Devin's uncle. Devin and Brent (I think) are going to handle the engineering and mixing. And once they finish with that, they'll give it to a "unbiased ear" to do the mastering.
If you haven't already, give Lights and the Windows a like at https://www.facebook.com/Lightsandthewindows. Of course you'll get updates on the E.P., find out about shows, and pretty soon, get some merch. 2015 is going to be Lights and the Windows year. So don't be a chone and miss out on LATW making a impact in the LA/OC scene (and soon, around the World). And with LA's rock station, KROQ (which Devin's fiance calls it KPOP) playing mostly hipster folk and electro pop, I really hope that Lights and the Windows shows everyone that their are still really great rock band out there. We just have to make a real effort to do so.
