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Bad Seed Rising

3/12/2016

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​This week we're excited to bring you a young band out of Baltimore, MD, Bad Seed Rising!
I first heard of them a couple of years ago when they played at the M3 Festival in Columbia, MD.  There amongst all of the 80's heavyweights, was this group of kids ranging in ages from 11-15 at the time!  Embracing their parents love of rock music, they banded together to write their own 80's style-rock songs with a modern flair.  
They list Guns and Roses, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, Lamb of God and others among their influences.  Bad Seed Rising are Francheska Pastor on vocals, 
Mason Gainer on guitar, Aiden Marceron on drums and Louey Peraza on bass.   
Below is the first part of our interview, where we asked some questions about the band in general.  Lead singer Francheska responded with the following.


Junkies:  How long has the band been together?
We've been together for for four years since April of 2012. 

Junkies:  Any notable changes?
A lot of changes, actually. I mean for one we all grew up, and we're still growing. we all dressed kinda weird. 

Junkies:  What inspires you as a band?
 The music.
Junkies:  Who are your influences?
My personal influences would be Crucible, Marmozets, Rage Against the Machine. Other than that, I listen to a lot of jazz. a lot. of. Jazz. 

Junkies:  What are your songs about?
We got a bunch of different topics. 
'It's My Time' is about defying anyone who tells me I can't do something.
'Carry On' is a motivation song to keep going no matter how hard times get. 
'Six Feet Deep,' I'm pretty sure this song is about love and heartbreak (haha).
'Mess,' I think this song is also about love and heartbreak? I can't remember. Oh and it's also about facing demons after someone has left you and eventually accepting it. 
'ADHD' is actually about my ADD. 
'Disappear' is about things I'm missing out on in life and what I'm sacrificing to live my dream. But living my dream is better than living in reality. 
Junkies:  Who have you played with?
We've played with bad ass acts like Issues, PVRIS, Clutch, Janes Addiction, Rise Against, Ghost Town, to name a few. 
Junkies:  Who do you hope to play with?
It would be tight to play with my personal influences, also Highly Suspect. It'd also be tight to play with our own friends. We haven't done that yet. Like More to Monroe, Vault 51, Cover Your Tracks. 
Junkies:  What keeps the band going?
Our support system. Our families. Each other. Nothing beats who we have surrounding us. Even from just driving us to practice since we were teenyboppers. Nothing we can do or say to make up for it except to work hard at our craft and not giving up. 

Junkies:  Any interesting facts about the band?
We all like Shrek, Mason hates onions, Aiden and I used to do ballet, and I love aliens.



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Aiden Marceron - Drums - Bad Seed Rising

3/11/2016

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Our last interview is with Aiden Marceron, Bad Seed Rising's drummer.  Here's what we learned about him.

Junkies:  How long have you been playing?
I've been playing for seven years.
Junkies:  How did you start?
My dad used to play in a band.
Junkies:  What brand do you play? 
Sjc , Zildjian and Vater.
Junkies:  Any endorsements?
Sjc , Zildjian and Vater.
Junkies:  Do you play any other instruments?
No, just the drums.
Junkies:  How long have you been in the band?
I've been in this band for four years.
Junkies:  In any other bands?
None.

Junkies:  Who and or what inspires you?
Other drummers inspire me the most.
Junkies:  What bands do you listen to?  
Paramore, Reflections, Balance and Composure. 
Junkies:  Guilty pleasure?
I like to make my Instagram very clean! 
Junkies:  Hobbies? Scooter Work? No School? Online school Interests? Fashion and all genres of music.

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Louey Peraza - Bass - Bad Seed Rising

3/10/2016

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​Today, we're learning a little more about Louey Peraza, bassist for Bad Seed Rising!  Here's what he had to say in his interview.

Junkies:  How long have you been playing? 
I've been playing since i was 13, so just about 5 years now.
Junkies:  How did you start?
I started when i got a guitar for christmas and then i started going to a music school my dad worked at. 

Junkies:  What brand do you play?  
I play a Fender Jazz Deluxe, like the ones Duff McKagan playes. I play Dean Markley Strings actually! 

Junkies:  Do you play any other instruments?
I play Guitar too and i like to pretend i can play the drums haha! 
Junkies:  How long have you been in the band?
The whole time.
Junkies:  In any other bands? Any past bands worth mentioning?
Nope and Nope. 
Junkies:  Who and or what inspires you?
Joe Perry, Luke from The Struts, my girlfriend and just life i guess. The good times and the bad, theres always something to take from it. 
Junkies:  What bands do you listen to?  (old and new)
Aerosmith, GNR, The Struts, Queen and The Stones.
Junkies:  Notable accomplishments?
Haha I think i made honor roll once!
Junkies:  Guilty pleasure?  
Not really anything I can think of.
Junkies:  Hobbies? Work? School? Interests?

I like photography. The band is my job haha! Im working on getting my GED and space is pretty cool.

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Francheska Pastor - Vocals - Bad Seed Rising

3/9/2016

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Hailing from the Philippines, vocalist Francheska now lives in Frederick, MD.  The oldest of the four members of Bad Seed Rising, she fronts the band like a seasoned professional.  Here's what we learned in our interview with this powerhouse dynamo.

Junkies:  How long have you been playing? 
I've been singing all of my life!


Junkies:  How long have you been in the band?
Since the beginning.


Junkies:  In any other bands? Any past bands worth mentioning?
No, just bands we did covers with. 


Junkies:  Who and or what inspires you?
I like stuff like Aerosmith, GNR, The Struts, Queen, and The Stones.
I just fell in love with Journey all over again earlier this week. Also like Crucible, Marmosets, RATM, and Highly Suspect. 

Junkies:  What bands do you listen to?  (old and new)
The same people who inspire us!

Junkies:  Notable accomplishments?
We’ve landed some really great tours, incredible shows and landed a sweet record deal with Roadrunner Records.  I am #20 on Revolver Mag’s Hottest Chick in Hard Rock.

Junkies:  Guilty pleasure?  
I like to listen to jazz, draw, create clothes but never release them, playing with my dog, and internet. 

Junkies:  Hobbies? Work? School? Interests?
I'm a dropout but did get my GED.  I do a lot of photography and pick up random jobs everywhere. 

Junkies:  Anything you want to share? The more interesting the better!
When we practice, we like to play the Shrek theme song and mash it with Crazy theme song.




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Mason Gainer - Guitar - Bad Seed Rising

3/8/2016

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Today, we're learning a little bit more about Bad Seed Rising guitarist, Mason Gainer.

Junkies:  How long have you been playing? How did you start?
I've been playing since I was around 7 years old. Guitar Hero was what got me into it. 
Junkies:  What brand do you play? Model? Any endorsements?
I have an endorsement with PRS and that is all I play. 
Junkies:  Do you play any other instruments?
Just guitar! 
Junkies:  How long have you been in the band?
I've been in the band since it started when I was 11 or 12.
Junkies:  In any other bands? Any past bands worth mentioning?
Aiden and I were in a cover band a couple years before we started BSR.
Junkies:  Who and or what inspires you?
Every genre of music inspires me - metal, rap, or rnb. I can learn something different about music and songwriting from each.
Junkies:  What bands do you listen to?  (old and new)
I listen to Issues, Highly Suspect, and Bring Me The Horizon, I also listen to a lot of hip-hop like Asap Rocky, Post Malone, and Logic. 
Junkies:  Notable accomplishments?
Getting signed to a major label, Roadrunner records.
Junkies:  Guilty pleasure?  
I don't really have any "guilty pleasures." I'm proud of what ever it is that I like. 
Junkies:  Hobbies? Work? School? Interests?

Because of our touring schedule I do online school so that I can work while we're on the road. One of my side hobbies is designing clothes - I actually started a clothing company - AspirecoMD.com

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