EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: Stay For Tomorrow's 5 Songs That Influenced Them

 

Scottish alt-rockers STAY FOR TOMORROW have released their new single and video, 'Nonsense', out now. The track is taken from their forthcoming album, 'When Hope’s Gone', due Friday 25th September. Check out the video for Nonsense, here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFdj-ROonnQ

Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf

"I feel a song that has influenced part of our sound and the way we write music is Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf. You might think that’s an unusual choice, but I feel we aim to bring that same anthemic and theatrical feel to our songs, with big production and a sense of scale. No two songs are the same, and we always try to make each one as big and full as possible. We really focus on getting the most out of the production and theatrical elements, which helps give our music its own identity and makes our sound difficult to pin down" - Gemma Wickham - (Piano/Synth/Bass Synth/Backing Vocals)

Blind Man by Black Stone Cherry

"Black Stone Cherry have been a huge influence on my guitar sound and my approach to writing ever since I first heard their song "Lonely Train".

If you listen to our song "Pick Me Up", you can hear the influence of "Blind Man" all over it. From the killer intro, to the duel guitar pre-solo section and the huge driving chorus.

Just like "Blind Man", "Pick Me Up" is played in Drop C# tuning on guitar. Guitarists out there will know that the first time you tune your guitar differently, the instrument feels new and exciting again and that sense of wonder and magic that you experience the first time you play guitar completely returns to the instrument." - Nic Holson - Guitar/Backing Vocals (Clarinet on “Breathe”)

Higher by Creed

"It's hard to pick a song that I believe our sound has been influenced and molded by as every song we release is unique.

Creed definitely shaped the way I approach the drum kit as an instrument and although we may not use the same sounds and rhythms in our music, my phrasing and ideas with regards to some of the drum parts have definitely been influenced by Scott Phillips of Creed." - Sean Priestley – (Drums)

Misery Business by Paramore

“Misery Business” by Paramore was the first song that made me completely obsessed with a band. It opened up a whole new world of music for me and influenced how I approach songwriting, especially the importance of strong vocal hooks and memorable choruses. It also made me want to pick up a guitar and start creating music myself." - Joe MacFarlane (Vocals/Guitar)

Slither by Velvet Revolver

"This song has been a mainstay in our live set for a number of years now and always goes down a storm when we play it.

Great riffs with plenty of aggression and energy is definitely something we strive for in our own music and this song has it in spades." = Joe MacFarlane (Vocals/Guitar)

Track listing: 1. In The Way; 2. Restart; 3. Nonsense; 4. Let The Games Begin; 5. Villains; 6. Erase Me; 7. Always You; 8. Crushing Down; 9. No Secret; 10. Fear The Silence; 11. Memories; 12. Breathe; 13. Pick Me Up ; 14. The Fallout.

'When Hope’s Gone', is released Friday 25th September.

For more on the band see: https://stayfortomorrow.com/