Juniper Lane - Interview/CD Give-Away

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Picture U2 in which Bono is replaced with a hot chick (yes… awesome, I know…), and you’ve got Washing ton DC indie rockers Juniper Lane. The band’s newest offering “Wake From Yourself” is an eclectic delve into experimental rock, yet catchy enough to land on any one of your favorite FM playlists.

Not to mention… Juniper Lane’s hot new single, “Take Me Home,” just appeared in an episode of MTV’s “The Hills.”

We were able to catch up with Vivion Smith for a quick Q&A.

CWG: "Wake From Yourself" has the trippiest album cover we've ever seen. How did you guys come up with the concept for the album cover?

We have to credit our graphic designer, Brian Ledbetter, with the main idea. We just liked the combination of the old broken down house being encroached upon by anachronistic urban development.

Also, the concept of waking (part of the album title) being represented with there only being one light on in the house, and the sun beginning to shine on only one side of the house.



CWG: Indie is the new mainstream. As an artist who values creativity and making unique music, how do you feel about the commercialization of Indie Rock?

Just like when "alternative rock" became the new mainstream rock in the 90s, and subsequently stopped being "alternative," I think the same might happen with "independent" rock.

If "independent" music becomes commercialized and independent artists begin being marketed on major record labels, will they still be "indie?"

I mean, I think a lot of Indie Rock music is fantastic and deserves mainstream attention, but I am not sure it can rightfully continue to be called "Indie." However, it is nice to see formerly Indie bands finally being able to support themselves on their income from music alone, something that usually can only happen when they get mainstream media attention.

CWG: What bands inspire you the most?

U2, Death Cab For Cutie, Interpol, REM, Radiohead.

CWG: What's your favorite album of all time?

U2 - “The Joshua Tree,” or Death Cab for Cutie, “Plans.”

It's tough to decide between those two.

CWG: Besides making awesome music, do you have any weird hobbies, guilty pleasures, odd ways to kill time, etc.?

I love being outside-- hiking, horse-back riding, camping, skiing.

Those things might not be as cool as Rock and Roll, but they are a good occasional escape from the dark, smokey rock clubs.

CWG: What can we expect from Juniper Lane in 2008?

We hope to begin recording another album, and continue to work to get songs from “Wake From Yourself” placed in TV and movie soundtracks.

Hopefully you can expect Juniper Lane to begin to receive a little more mainstream media attention.

Like this band? You may also like: U2, The Bravery, Air This Side Of Caution, Elbow, Sneaker Pimps.