Dan Campbell Talks with Anti-Matter

Jason Tate

Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years is interviewed in the latest issue of Anti-Matter.

After The Upsides, people were talking to me after shows and they’d ask, “How did you cure your depression?” And I would be like, “I am deeply depressed right now. Right now. Things are bad for me at this exact moment” [laughs]. That’s where that line in “Local Man [Ruins Everything]” comes from: “I’m not a self-help book / I’m just a fucked-up kid.” It’s to say I don’t have the answers. All I can tell you is that you need to try. I can give you some techniques I’ve used, I could tell you that I am not a professional and you could maybe seek some therapy, but I don’t have this magic bullet for it. It’s just going to be about effort and consistency and accepting that there will be low days.

Interview: The Afro Nick

The Afro Nick
Adam Grundy

This past week I was able to connect with the frontman of a new solo indie rock project, The Afro Nick, to discuss his electric new single and video for “Get There Before Noon.” Nick, who’s signature, ‘wild and expressive hair,’ matches his unique, carefree sound, is releasing the feel-good triumphant anthem this Friday the 22nd. This track is a hypnotic melody with psychedelic, powerful guitar riffs and Nick’s rich and soulful vocals. In this interview, I asked Nick about his process for writing new material, and the collaborations put forth on his new music.

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Review: Circus Trees – This makes me sad, and I miss you

Adam Grundy

It is my utmost pleasure to introduce everyone to Circus Trees, a relatively new emo band comprised of Finola (vocals/guitars), Edmee (bass) and Eoghan (drums/guitars) McCarthy, who are already making their mark on the indie scene. The band has been releasing music since 2018, and their latest release called This makes me sad, and I miss you is a solid collection of post-rock, grunge and lo-fi music. The record was produced by Eoghan and Finola, and it showcases their growth as musicians and artists with a clear vision for their music. Their sound is similar to the punk brashness of Bully, the lyrical depth of Soccer Mommy, and the indie emo of Momma and Snail Mail. Circus Trees may just be the next great undiscovered band, but they won’t be hidden for much longer if this album is any indication of their future plans.

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