Cocomyrrh: You seem passionate about your music, what was your inspiration behind your latest release “Lite Up The Night” and how would you describe your musical style?
8 Bit Heroes: The lyrics to the song are about a love story set during the apocalypse. I remember hearing the phrase “if the stars align” and thinking that would be a catastrophic event for the entire galaxy. The rest wrote itself from there. In terms of the general genre and style of music, we have been slowly evolving from a fun-upbeat pop-punk band to drawing more influence from grunge music. Incorporating more dynamic soundscapes, and the hard-hitting “walls of sound”.
Cocomyrrh: What have been some defining moments in your career that have shaped you as an artist over time?
8 Bit Heroes: We’ve been a band for a long time now. We’ve had some good shows, some really bad shows, a line-up change, we changed our name then changed it back, nearly broke up, and have now set our focus on recording and releasing good music without the stress of practicing every week. We’re also getting old now, and I think that maturity is showing in our music.
Cocomyrrh: Your energy on stage is quite commendable combined with the talent of your supporting team, truly worth listening. What inspired you to write “Lites Up The Night”?
8 Bit Heroes: Personally, I simply enjoy writing music. When an idea pops into my head, I like to see it through. Having a band to bounce ideas off and help push each other to complete projects is a major bonus.
Cocomyrrh: How do you connect with your audience and what do you hope they take away from experiencing your music?
8 Bit Heroes: I have no idea if our music has honestly “connected” with anyone. I’d like to hope someone somewhere heard a song of ours and obsessed over it as I have with other bands, but it’s something that I’ll never truly know unless someone comes forward and tells me. It’s something nice to think about, but who really knows?
Cocomyrrh: I’d like to think that every artist faces challenges so what obstacles have you encountered in your music career and how have they shaped you as an artist?
8 Bit Heroes: I think our biggest obstacle is time. If we could have stayed 25 forever, we’d have a real shot at this, but that was years ago and we’re all old farts now.
Cocomyrrh: Are you working on any upcoming projects that you’re particularly excited about? What can your fans look forward to next from you?
8 Bit Heroes: In terms of music, there’s nothing scheduled, and no parts have been written or recorded. In our personal lives, we’re all working on our families and relationships. You need to live a little to write a good song, and we’re all taking a moment to do exactly that and focus on the people we love.
Cocomyrrh: What are some aspirations you hope to accomplish and are there any long-term visions?
8 Bit Heroes: Personally, I have no intention of being a rock star. I just want to make some good music and have fun doing so. My only long-term vision is to be happy and healthy, and I think the rest of the band would agree.
Cocomyrrh: What has been the most rewarding aspect of being a musician for you? Does any of your previous work stand out the most for you?
8 Bit Heroes: Other people have weekly sports, volunteer work, or group events to stay social. We have music. When I tell people about my music, you can see some of them instantly take the “you’re never going to make it” mindset. That’s not the point. The most rewarding parts of being a musician are the friendships made and adventures you have along the way. For previous work, I’m not sure. Every song is beautifully flawed. Bubblegum was a fun pop single we released years ago, and Patiently Frustrated is gnarly in the best way.
Cocomyrrh: What message do you hope to convey through your music and how do you want your listeners to remember you?
8 Bit Heroes: I spent some time going back and listening to past work. There are a lot of songs or lyrics that i regret because they are disingenuous. Yet that was a reflection of the person I was and my flaws at the time. Self-improvement is crucial in life and music. Songs are a reflection of a moment in time; I hope people would take them with a grain of salt.
I’d love my music to be remembered as good, the same way I’d love to be remembered as a good person. Humans are flawed, we make mistakes. Some of those mistakes are shown in our music, and some of those mistakes are shown in our lives. Not everyone is going to think of me or my music as good, and I’m okay with that.
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