Interview with NEVERSAID

1. What got you into music, and if you had not gotten into music what would you be doing today?

Logan: What really got me into music was when I was like 10 and saw some guy in an Iron Maiden t-shirt. I asked my dad about them, and he bought me ‘Number Of The Beast’ and Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ on CD for Christmas! Those albums got me into so much punk and metal, and made me want to start my own band. Honestly, I have no idea what I’d be doing if I wasn’t playing music! I’ve been playing in bands since I was 16, and can’t imagine a life without it!

Koda: As a young lad what got me obsessed with music was the movie Labyrinth (1986). I think the combination of Tim Henson and David Bowie blew my mind as a child and I was so obsessed, my mother would make me props from the film and act it out with me when I couldn't watch it. If i wasn’t a musician I think that I would probably be quite involved in textiles and sewing, probably making money off my short lived cosplay era.

Jordan: I couldn’t tie it down to one specific event but I’d say there have been a few moments in my life that influenced me to get into music. I’d say one event was when I started learning drums in secondary school and started to play with an amazing guitarist who suggested I listen to artists like Megadeth, Black Label Society and Lamb Of God. If I wasn’t doing music today, I’d probably be in a profession related to studying ancient history.

2. What do you like to do when you are not playing music and how does that influence your creativity?

Logan: If I’m not playing music, there’s a good chance I’ll be skateboarding! It’s a hobby and subculture I’ve been a part of since I was a teenager, and it definitely keeps me sane during stressful times in my life!

Koda: I’m a big movie fan, I watch a lot of horror films and play a bunch of video games in my free time. 

Jordan: When I’m not playing music, I’d probably be playing video games or watching anime.

3. How long has your band been around?

Logan: We formed in 2020, right before the first lockdown! 

4. Where are you based out of and how did that influence your music?

Logan: We’re London based. I think London has one of the best underground scenes in the country. London is full of so many sick bands, who all sound completely different! It’s probably contributed to the mash-up of different styles within our discography! 

5. How did you come up with the name of your band and what does it mean to you?

Logan: The band name honestly came out of nowhere, it just sounded cool. I realised that we needed a name change after just two shows under the old project name, which was ‘East 12th Street’. It was such a mouthful to say, so we changed it when the first full band lineup came together in the summer of 2020, and I regret nothing!

6. Tell me about your most memorable shows.

Logan: Our London headline shows celebrating the releases of ‘Ghost’ and ‘BRAVE’ were definitely among the best shows we’ve ever played! Both shows sold out and the crowds were amazing! Another one which really sticks out for me, is when we opened for Hawthorne Heights in London last year. That band are a huge influence on me personally, and it was surreal to share the stage with a band like that!

Jordan: I’d say playing at Hope & Anchor last year was a great show, amazing energy from everyone!

7. What is your favorite venue to play at, and do you have any places you want to play that you have not already?

Logan: The Black Heart and New Cross Inn are both great venues, which I’ve really enjoyed playing at! Top venues I really wanna play are The Underworld in Camden, and O2 Academy Brixton!

Jordan: I would really like to play at The Roundhouse in Camden! I’ve seen a few shows there and it’s a really cool venue.

8.  If you could play any show with any lineup, who would be on the ticket?

Logan: This might be a cop out of an answer, but any of the ‘When We Were Young’ festival lineups from the past three years have been dream lineups. Chuck us on the main stage opening slot, and I can die happy!

Jordan: This is a good question! For the venue, I’d go with the O2. The other artists I’d pick are Lamb Of God, Underoath, Gojira and Slipknot!

9.  What is some advice that you would give to someone who is just getting into playing in a band and some advice that you would give to your younger self?

Logan: Learn how to play drums! There are nowhere near enough drummers in our scene, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to get a lifetime of work playing with bands! I actually learned to play drums first and got pretty good at it (it’s actually me playing on the new EP)! However for some reason I made the poor decision to become a vocalist. My arms are significantly less tired from carrying gear though!

Koda: The first instrument you learn will probably not be your forever instrument. Be adaptable and just enjoy learning new skills and music.

Jordan: I have to paraphrase this: “Don’t practise till you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong”. Take opportunities that are outside your comfort zone and be consistent with it!

10. If you could go back in time and give yourselves advice, what would it be?

Logan: I’d tell young Logan to stop caring so much about what people think. It’s honestly taken so much work to build up the confidence I have today, and I definitely still have a lot of work to do!

Koda: You know exactly who you are, and who you're going to be. Stop doubting yourself.

Jordan: As much as I’d want to go give younger me advice, I’d leave him to find his own path as I did.

11. Of your songs which one means the most to you and why?

Logan: ‘No Father’ is definitely the most meaningful song for me. I wrote the lyrics after a close friend confided in me about the emotional abuse she suffered growing up at the hands of her father. 

Jordan: I really like the message behind ‘Off The Ground’

12. Which songs are your favorite to play and which get requested the most?

Logan: We have a song on the new EP called ‘BITCHFIT’, which is basically a straight up hardcore track! We’ve been playing it live since Summer 2022, and it’s always a setlist highlight! ‘Braindead’ is definitely a fan favourite for those who have followed us for a while! It’s to the point where I’ll sing the first couple words of the chorus, and the fans take care of the rest!

Jordan: Definitely ‘BITCHFIT’! Just a great song to get everyone ecstatic with energy!

13. What is the creative process for the band, and what inspires you to write your music?

Logan: As much as it sucks, I write my best lyrics when I’m overcome with negative emotions. I think that it really shows with how angry the songs on the new EP are! But so long as I’m channelling it into this positive outlet, I’m okay with it!

Jordan: For me it could be anything that inspires me to create. We work very well when we develop the building blocks of a potential song together.

14. What kinds of messages do you like to get across in your music?

Logan: That’s a difficult question! We’ve never been explicitly political in our lyrics (yet), however there are definitely some undertones in there. Anyone who has seen us live definitely knows the politics of this band! Aside from that, I think our music is really about self expression and self empowerment!

Koda: We want to create a safe-space for those who resonate with themes in our songs.

Jordan: Peace and love.

15. Do you ever have disagreements in your band, and how do you get past them?

Logan: We haven’t actually had any major disagreements in the band so far! I like to think that all of us are super chill and could just talk through anything we disagree on!

16. What are your plans for the future, and do you have anything that you want to spotlight that is coming up?

Logan: Our new EP, ‘Bond Over Blood’ is out 29th March, and you can pre-save it now! I can’t share any details, but we have a date and venue confirmed for something special in London, happening very soon! 

Jordan: We plan to play as many shows as possible, and write as many songs as we can!