A MIND BENDING TAKE ON PUNK ROCK: MEET MIGRAINE
Photo taken by Unknown
True to their name, Poway’s Migraine provides a new earsplitting, mind bending take on punk rock. The band formed in 2016 and through a name change and some additions to the lineup, Migraine is here in 2023 with a new single that solidifies their sound. There’s no denying that Migraine is bringing something special to the table. Migraine is composed of Owen Nagel on lead vocals and guitar as well as Gavin Jones on bass while providing some sweet backup vocals, and John Ruckley on drums. We asked Migraine some questions about their conception and what’s in store for their future as musicians. Keep reading to find out Migraine’s inspirations, how they even got the name Migraine, and the recording process of their most recent single “Fish”.
“Fish” Cover Art By Unknown
TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE NAME “MIGRAINE.”
“The name Migraine came from Owen. Owens' mom was complaining about her migraines one night due to the loud music he was playing and he thought it’d be a great name.”
HOW AND WHEN DID THE BAND FORM?
“Migraine used to be a band called Escape Plan way back in 2016 with just Owen and John. Through lots of change and member changing in 2021 we made our first ever appearance which has led to our lineup today.”
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR DREAM BAND TO TOUR WITH? OR, DO WHO DO YOU GUYS LOOK UP TO IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC FOR INSPIRATION?
“A dream band to tour with would probably have to be FIDLAR or Metz, there’s too many people to name for our inspiration.”
Photo taken by @trevorc_7 on IG
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LIVE SHOW MEMORY?
“Favorite live show memory is definitely when we cover ‘Cocaine’ by FIDLAR and everybody sits down, or the pits at our shows.”
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR LATEST RELEASE, THE SINGLE “FISH” THAT CAME OUT ON JUNE 16TH OF 2023. WHAT WAS THE RECORDING PROCESS LIKE?
“The recording process was pretty fun, we recorded with our good friend Joey Faddick at his house. The band all arrived at his house in the morning and then we set up and recorded all the instrumentals and then vocals. It took probably like 6 or 7 hours but we had it memorized before we went in.”
WHAT IS THE MEANING/MESSAGE YOU ARE TRYING TO GET ACROSS WITH THIS NEW SINGLE?
“Fish is about being restrained by something you can’t control and submitting to it because there’s no other way to get slack.”
LISTEN TO “FISH” ON SPOTIFY BELOW.
WHAT CAN LISTENERS EXPECT FROM YOU GUYS IN THE FUTURE?
“Any upcoming shows will be on our instagram but new music releases are coming soon and some videos as well.”