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When we caught up with the Southern California band Runner Runner, they were driving to a town outside of Atlanta, Georgia for a gig. Frontman Ryan Ogren chatted with us about how the band met on tour and what's it's like to be in a close-knit punk-infused rock band.
Runner Runner, formed from three other punk bands, got together two years ago and has been going non-stop ever since. With a new self-titled album complete and hot singles like "So Obvious," the band has hit the road for a long tour and remains as motivated as ever to play solid shows and keep working their way to the top of the music charts. In fact, that's what brought them all together, a shared passion to play well and make this their careers.
"We definitely have a tight bond," said Ogren, "from the ashes of three bands came Runner Runner. As people grow up and find that music is not their life, what was left is this."
How does this phoenix-like band stay motivated? Well, for starters, the band has each other. They share the same goals and outlook. Yet Ogren says that their fans are their biggest motivator. "We are pretty connected with our fans on Facebook and Twitter. And when we get to meet fans, puts smiles on their faces, it's an amazing feeling."
Despite the excitement and satisfaction of touring, driving across the country and being away from family can be tough for Ogren, guitarists Nick Bailey and Peter Munters, bassist Jon Berry and drummer James Ulrich. In fact, their single "So Obvious" was inspired by the way the band feels about traveling. "It's hard to get used to being away from loved ones," explained Ogren, "but it will be ok, because it's so obvious, 'my heart beats for you.'"
Like the band's genuine bond, they are also great at "capturing their feelings" for songwriting. According to Ogren, "inspiration can come in a moment," which is so obvious from our discussion about touring, getting creative and spending some quality time with best friends. For more about the band and to hear tracks from their new album, check out their feature below. —Christa Fletcher
Runner Runner, formed from three other punk bands, got together two years ago and has been going non-stop ever since. With a new self-titled album complete and hot singles like "So Obvious," the band has hit the road for a long tour and remains as motivated as ever to play solid shows and keep working their way to the top of the music charts. In fact, that's what brought them all together, a shared passion to play well and make this their careers.
"We definitely have a tight bond," said Ogren, "from the ashes of three bands came Runner Runner. As people grow up and find that music is not their life, what was left is this."
How does this phoenix-like band stay motivated? Well, for starters, the band has each other. They share the same goals and outlook. Yet Ogren says that their fans are their biggest motivator. "We are pretty connected with our fans on Facebook and Twitter. And when we get to meet fans, puts smiles on their faces, it's an amazing feeling."
Despite the excitement and satisfaction of touring, driving across the country and being away from family can be tough for Ogren, guitarists Nick Bailey and Peter Munters, bassist Jon Berry and drummer James Ulrich. In fact, their single "So Obvious" was inspired by the way the band feels about traveling. "It's hard to get used to being away from loved ones," explained Ogren, "but it will be ok, because it's so obvious, 'my heart beats for you.'"
Like the band's genuine bond, they are also great at "capturing their feelings" for songwriting. According to Ogren, "inspiration can come in a moment," which is so obvious from our discussion about touring, getting creative and spending some quality time with best friends. For more about the band and to hear tracks from their new album, check out their feature below. —Christa Fletcher
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