In this episode, Pipeman interviews Michael Barr and Mike Terry from the band Volumes, live from the Louder Than Life festival. The conversation spans their debut at Wimmer festivals, the evolution of their music, the importance of creativity versus nostalgia, personal passions outside of music, and exciting news about upcoming tours and albums. The interview is rich with stories about their journeys, both musical and personal, and brings a human perspective to life on and off the stage.Main Topics Covered
- Volumes' debut at Louder Than Life and first Wimmer festival experience
- Artist treatment at festivals and festival logistics
- Band history, including formation, challenges, losses, and resurgence
- Evolution of Volumes’ musical style and creative goals for upcoming albums
- The balance between nostalgia and artistic growth
- Personal passions outside of music, including cooking and surfing
- Reflections on festival life, touring, and downtime
- Upcoming tours, plans for new music, and commitment to more frequent releases
- Importance of supporting artists through merch and social media
Key Discussions & StoriesVolumes' Festival Debut
- Mike Terry and Michael Barr discuss experiencing Louder Than Life and a Wimmer festival for the first time (00:19).
- Positive remarks about the professionalism and hospitality at the festival, especially the catering (01:43).
Band History & Comeback
- Volumes’ beginnings in 2008, early chaos, and lineup changes (02:52).
- The impact of losing band members and the band's hiatus before returning active in 2023 (03:22).
Musical Direction & Nostalgia
- Band’s desire to evolve musically and move creatively beyond their early days (03:38).
- Discussion on balancing old school fans’ love for nostalgia with the need for creative growth (04:14).
- Plans to release two new albums within the next two years and a commitment to greater output (11:06).
Passions Beyond Music
- Michael Barr shares his love for cooking, catering, and festival work, favoring spaghetti (05:14).
- Mike Terry talks about life by the beach, surfing, and finally being able to focus solely on music (06:06).
- Fun stories swapping surfing locations and experiences, from California to Costa Rica and Mexico (07:13; 09:24).
Upcoming Plans
- Teasers about major touring plans for the next year and a focus on bigger shows with less club touring (11:06).
- Intention to break the cycle of long gaps between records (11:23).
Supporting Artists
- Emphasis on the importance of buying merch and following social media for updates (12:00).
Notable Quotes
- "It's been an amazing experience so far." – Michael Barr (02:27)
- "We care about [our fans] a lot, and we've always honored albums like ‘Via,’ but I think it's time for the band to jump and take a leap creatively and show a new side." – Mike Terry (04:19)
- "If you have the opportunity to explore new things, you should be able to have the freedom to feel like you can do it." – Michael Barr (04:58)
- "We're pretty hell-bent on making 2 records here within the next 2 years." – Mike Terry (11:23)
- "They gotta buy your fucking merch because otherwise they can't listen to my show." – Pipeman (12:06)
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Volumes’ Social Media & Website: Follow for tour updates, new releases, and merch
- Merchandising: Listeners are encouraged to support the band by buying merchandise (12:00)
- W4CY Radio: Home of The Adventures of Pipeman
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