Hi! What are your names and pronouns?
Ralph (he/him)
Sapphire/Saph (she/her)
Joe (he/him)
Vic (he/him)
If you had to pick a fictional character to describe your current mood, who would it be and why?
Ralph - I would say Lester Bangs from Almost Famous because I've been talking a lot about the music business lately and I noticed that in my conversations I've become kind of cynical and overly passionate about the changes that need to be made from within the system. Also, I definitely used the term "industry of cool" at some point so that was an obvious moment.
Saph - I just started watching The Legend of Korra. I definitely relate to Korra. She's passionate, stubborn, and a whole lot of personality that is usually good but sometimes counterproductive.
Joe - Currently I guess I kinda feel like Oscar the Grouch. I haven't showered yet today and the news is on in the background, which tends to make me feel a little edgy.
Vic - I have waves where I feel like Fry from Futurama, where I get very lazy and procrastinate.
Without being able play shows, we're asking artists how they've been spending their time during quarantine. What have you been doing to stay busy?
Ralph - We've been chipping away at a lot of new music. Personally, I've been working on my screenwriting chops in quarantine since that's been the easiest thing to work on in solitude but it's a lonely process so I'm finding that I need to strike a balance.
Saph - At the beginning of quarantine I got deep into Animal Crossing New Horizons lol. My island is pretty sweet and has a complete music venue with a stage set up like Cuffed Up's back-line lol. Other than that, Cuffed Up has been writing new music and putting together several virtual live videos, I've been recording an album with another band, and practicing new and old guitar techniques that I've wanted to improve on. I'm also going to start teaching guitar lessons in November or December so that will be fun!
Joe - I've been spending a great deal of time practicing drums and working on new material. I also finished my home recording setup which has enabled us to do a few virtual shows and record demos. When I'm not working on music I've been hanging with our doggies, going for hikes, and reading. Most excitingly my partner, Willow, and I have been planning our wedding!
Vic - I've been spending time practicing bass at home, and working on our new material. I’ve also been spending a lot of time cycling, skateboarding, and surfing. All have been great escapes during all of this. Detaching and sitting in the ocean when surfing has been the most peaceful and helpful for me.
