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Welcome to our exclusive interview series, where we go behind the scenes with some of the most promising talents in the music industry. Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Trespasser, an indie sensation whose music captivates audiences in the US. Let’s dive into their journey, inspirations, and their upcoming release “Man” that you will be able to stream April 10th!
You described your genre as “Outlaw Scrungle” but how would you describe your sound?
Our sound is a unique blend of classic country, rock, punk and jazz. We’ve had a hard time figuring out what exactly to call ourselves, so we came up with “outlaw scrungle.”
Where are you currently based?
Brooklyn, NY.
What’s the story behind Trespasser?
Trespasser originally formed as the Clay Rodgers Band in 2020, while we were all attending Wesleyan University. Clay has been writing and recording their music since high school, and decided to invite a group of their favorite student musicians to play in shows around campus. We quickly gained a significant following among the student body, which inspired us to continue playing together after graduation. We all moved into an apartment and changed our name to trespasser, signifying our transformation from Clay’s backing band to a true collaborative project. We’ve been in Brooklyn for about two years now, and have been playing shows around the Northeast regularly.
What are your musical influences?
Some big ones are the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. However, each of us has a unique set of influences- Clay is into classic Country and Rock, Hudson is into RnB and Hip Hop, Jack does a lot of Jazz, Matt likes Punk and Folk, and Natalia likes Bluegrass and Old Time.
Please tell us about the inspiration behind your upcoming release “Man”.
Man is about being transgender. Four of the five members of trespasser are queer, so it’s sort of our way of showing people a part of who we are that we don’t normally get to showcase. The song is supposed to be defiant and aloof, as if to say “yeah, we’re queer, who cares? Get over it.”
What would you say has been the biggest lesson learned while creating your latest tracks?
During the production of this album, we learned to trust ourselves and our abilities. When we first started working, we went into two different studios, thinking that because we were spending money and using expensive gear, the music would sound better. This didn’t work out, however – the music sounded flat and unexciting, not like us at all. So, after lots of deliberation, we decided to go back to our roots and do all the production in-house. Clay recorded and engineered everything, and Jack mixed and mastered it.
What was the part that you enjoyed the most when creating this single?
Seeing the song come together in rehearsal is always special. The original demo is very different from how the song turned out, we’re super proud of the work we put in to make it what it is.
What is your favorite song to perform live and why?
We have these two songs called “Running” and “Stranger” that we always play together, with a jam in the middle. It’s often the flagship of our sets, but we don’t have any plans to record and release it. It’s sort of a special treat for the fans who make it to a concert.
What do you hope that your fans take away from listening to the upcoming single?
It’s ok to be yourself and be cool. Who cares what you do? We certainly don’t.
What message would you like to send to the fans and supporters of your music?
We’re a group of fairies that will mess you up if you’re mean. Love u xoxo
