So-Cal Rockers Carry the Day chat about their latest single "So Liar (Set Me Free)" -- exclusive interview
Southern California alternative rockers Carry the Day dropped their latest single "So Liar (Set Me Free)" and its music video last week. You can check out the video right here on All Punked Up! Carry the Day is deep rooted in 90’s - 2000’s alternative rock with punk and metal influences. The band brings a familiar, yet fresh new sound to the scene with hit tracks like "Someone Else." With new music on the horizon, the band embarks on a new chapter exploring a darker and more ambitious sound that is sure to captivate and capture their best work to date. Julia Pearl from All Punked Up recently sat down with the band to discuss the "So Liar (Set Me Free)," as well as what the future may hold for Carry the Day. Be sure to check out the interview below and keep up with Carry the Day on social media!
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What have you guys been up to lately? What songs/artists have you had on repeat?
We’ve been hard at work producing our next set of singles! It’s been a long and tiring process, especially trying to work around the pandemic, but we are beyond excited to share what we’ve prepared for the world to hear! As for artists we’ve been keeping ourselves sane by listening to a lot of ADTR, Breaking Benjamin, Beartooth, Avenged Sevenfold, and All That Remains.
Talk me through your new single. What was the inspiration behind this track?
So Liar (Set Me Free)is a song that signifies the struggle that some people endure in regards to being themselves. When we are afraid of what people think and how we are perceived by the world, we tend to put a mask and cover what's truly inside, keeping us locked in a self constructed cage. We won't be set free until we throw that façade away and learn to be ourselves.
If you had to give this song a different title, what would it be and why?
When we were writing this track, the theme that kind of started it all was the idea of everyone in society feeling the need to conform and be accepted. Time and time again, we see examples of people who hold themselves to the standards of others. They might be afraid of showing their true colors to people around them, in fear that they won’t be accepted. So they choose to fall in line. So maybe something simple like “Shame” or if you want something a little more cryptic, “behind the mask”.
What song(s) are you most excited to play live when shows return?
We are always excited to play Better Days off of our previous EP Perspectives. It’s always a song that people seem to love singing along to. The same goes for Outcast. That tune always gets the venue pumped up and ready to rock. As for our new material, there's some great, high energy music on the way that we are extremely eager to play live!
What can we look forward to in the future from you guys?
We are constantly trying to improve and add to our sound in a way that captivates our listeners. We strive to write music that comes from the soul and as of right now, we are more motivated than ever to continue writing music that keeps our audience coming back for more. That being said, we will be releasing new singles throughout the rest of the 2021 season so stay tuned!
Do you have anything else you want to share with your fans and APU readers?
Firstly, big thanks to All Punked Up for coving us here! We really enjoyed answering your questions. To our listeners, make sure to go listen to our newest single Liar (Set Me Free) on any streaming service if you haven't already, and keep your eyes and ears open for more updates very, very soon! Carry the Day consists of vocalist Christopher Huynh, guitarist Isaac Vizcarra, bassist Luke Tazbier, and drummer Brandon Saldana.