Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: I’ve been into music for as long as I can remember, singing along with the songs my dad would play in the car, and thinking of my own words over notes I’d pluck out on my keyboard. My family has always loved music, so I was thrown into that world pretty early on. As I grew older, and as I learned how hard life can get, music became my therapy. I think I always sought music to be my “safe place,” and I always had support throughout it.
Q: Can you describe the musical style of Lex Bogs in three words?
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Q: How do you stay connected with your fans, and what role do they play in shaping your musical journey?
A: We stay connected through our social media, mainly our TikTok as of right now. Live shows are also a great time to connect with our listeners! The fans help to shape our musical journey by providing their support and motivation, always making for a fun show, and giving us inspiration along the way.
Q: You have just released your new EP, ‘1 Know It’s Over’. Is there a story behind it?
A: “I Know It’s Over” is the result of heartbreak. Whether it be the loss of a good friend, or your partner, the EP, I believe, reaches each corner of loss. Fueled by the initial devastation that comes with heartbreak, to the rage later in the healing process, “I Know It’s Over” is a confrontation of how we as a band handle heartbreak. We all had a lot going on at the time. When we first wrote “Over” I think it brought us all together and gave us a safe place to vent in a language only we could understand in the moment.
Q: What is your favorite track from the EP and why?
A: My favorite track from the EP is “Honesty.” We had written “Honesty” after a messy breakup a few years back, and decided to bring the song into new light for the EP. “Honesty” is a direct confrontation of the break-up, and was the first “real” song I had ever helped write. Also, as the vocalist, “Honesty” is the most fun to sing.
Q: Can you walk us through the creative process of producing the EP, “I Know It’s Over”?
A: The production of our EP was thrown into place after we had wrote “Over” and sent it to one of my guitarists, Spencer Pauley, who loved the song and forwarded it to a producer, Justin Steipleman, who he has previously worked with. We would demo a song, send it to Justin, then we would go to his studio and lay the parts down. Hearing our songs laid out helped us figure out what else to add to them to make them more spacial.
Q: What has been the most memorable concert or performance for Lex Bogs so far?
A: The most memorable performance for my band and I so far is Gallatin’s Square Fest. We had played through our favorite covers, as well as songs we have released and not released (yet). My favorite part of the show was watching the crowd sing back our songs to me, and engaging in the show with beach-balls, lots of dancing, and with the band.
Q: Reflecting on your body of work, each song holding its unique significance, could you share a particular track that stands out to you personally?
A: The track that stands out to me the most is “Trust (Is A Weapon).”
Q: What makes that specific tune special, and why does it hold a place of pride in your musical journey?
A: “Trust (Is A Weapon” is a special tune to me because, out of the four songs on the EP, Trust is the only song that started as a night with me and my guitar at the end of a long week. To me, “Trust” feels the most personal. I think the song displays how therapy can be found in music. I also believe that “Trust” displays a different side of the vulnerability that we take pride in as musicians, standing as the “ballad piece” on the EP.
Q: Exploring the diverse creative processes within the music industry is always fascinating. Could you provide insight into Lex Bogs’ unique approach to crafting music? From the initial spark of an idea to the finished song, how do you navigate the creative journey and bring its musical concepts to life?
A: I believe that my band has a lot of chemistry. We all play off of each other. The songs we write typically begin with me stating how I am feeling in that moment, and my guitarist, Sawyer Baskerville, playing a riff that speaks for me. From that point, it’s as if we are all on the same brainwave. The music basically writes itself in a sense. We’ll jam through our ideas, talk about the things we liked, and craft the song into an unforgettable piece.
Q: As we wrap up our conversation, looking ahead, what aspirations or dreams do you have, and what message would you like to share with your fans as they continue to accompany you on this musical journey?
A: One of the biggest dreams I have for my future, along with continuing to pursue music, is to eventually open up my own studio to support smaller artists, or artists on a strict budget. I believe everyone deserves a fair chance, and I want to be able to give back to my community. Along with that, a message that I would like to share with my fans is to never stop chasing something that you want, to keep pushing, and to never give up. If you put forward the effort, and if you hold your ambitions close, you will succeed. Stay humble, you got this!
