Formula Indie Sessions – Interview with Attacca
Attacca–Progressive Original Rock from Kansas City, MO
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
My earliest memory is hearing recordings of my great grandparents playing music live in the studio of a radio station during the 1940’s.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
My passion began when I first picked up instruments around age 7. It seemed more natural to compose new music than to learn other artists’.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
We are excited to explore new material after getting a new singer, which opens up many new possibilities.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
I would describe it as progressive rock with influences from the 70’s, 80’s, and90’s.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
We learned to draw from creative melodies representing all genres of music.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
Primarily an FM3 amp modeler and Cubase recording software allowing us to record ideas efficiently.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
I really enjoy the music of Angela Petrilli.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
As I’ve aged, I have expanded my vision of music and I take more risks rather than adhering to the familiar.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
We hope everyone will find their own meaning and interpretation.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
The most important lesson, we’ve learned as a band, is that of perseverance and striving toward a common goal.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
Rocklahoma
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
I would choose Duane Allman because I’m inspired by his sense of melody and emotion.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music?
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
Our goal is to develop a self-sustaining entity, allowing us to contine writing and recording.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
We hope they will discover the depth and variety of our content from the early years through the present.
