>It took a while, Martin, John and I, have been playing in different bands and projects for the last few years. But the whole record didn’t really come together until this lineup. Plus, working with Matt Squire was amazing. He helped us develop our sound and really pull the project together.

Are there any guest appearances that we should know about?

>No, we just wanted to make a record that really showed us and who we are as a band. We would love to eventually collaborate with other artist(s), but maybe on the next record.

Who helped produce the album?

>Matt Squire produced and engineered our record. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. He gets deeply involved in every one of the bands he works with, and really digs in to bring out the best of every musician and aspect involved in the records he works on.

What are your guys' favorite tracks on the album?

>We are all really proud of each track. Its hard to pick and choose between the songs. Its like each one is your child, and you cant play favorites.

What's your favorite song to play live?

>Again, there are no favorites among us. But there is something to be said about playing a song that we have put online and hearing the kids’ sing along in the crowd. To me, there isn’t a better feeling in the world.

Was there any influences on this album, any points you were trying to convey?

>Not really any influences... though, while in the studio all of us did listen to a lot of Imogen Heap. You may be able to hear that in some of our programming, but other than that, we each listen to different styles of music and different bands, so, of course that will make its way into our own individual style of playing.

How do you guys feel about your fan success in such a short time?

>We have been really lucky. We are still a very young band with a lot of growing to do. But, the internet has been very good to us since our start. Kids have been connecting with the myspace and purevolume sites. And our album hasn’t even been released yet. Its pretty surreal.

What does it feel like knowing kids are insanely anticipating your new album?

>Like I said before, its like our little baby, so I think the four of us just might be anticipating the release more than anyone else. We really want to share it with the world. We have poured our blood, sweat, and tears into every note on this record. And for people to be in a similar mindset as us, is just great.

I'd have to honestly say the new record is excessively addicting, is this what you went for or did it just turn out that way?

>We all did crack in the studio, and everyone knows how addicting that stuff is. So I guess it just happened. I’m kidding, we are all clean kids. Martin has a knack for creating melodies and lyrics that just stick to you like glue. It has always been his thing.

Pressing on, what's the craziest thing fans have done for you?

>A few fans have made a new website for us and it’s called “the BLG fruit salad” it has each band member and a bunch of fans as fruits and reasons why we are each fruit. Its more sweet than crazy.

What can't you live without on the road?

>The necessities are always nice. Food. Water. Sleep. But the one thing you definitely take for granted until you get out on the road, is a shower. I have grown a new appreciation for running water.

Where's your favorite place to eat while on the road?

>I personally love the smaller places. Like, the privately owned restaurants. Because, you wont find them in anywhere else. So when you go back to that city you can go there instead of the chains that are everywhere. Plus, they always have better food.

Any new CD's coming out this year you're anticipating?

>Permanent me. who just finished with matt squire. We are all looking forward to the new Academy Is. Ummm, I think Third Eye Blind is coming out with a new cd sometime this year. I hear the new As Tall As Lions cd is amazing. And, we cant wait for the Cobra Starship record too.

For people who haven't quite heard you guys yet, how would you describe yourselves?

>Well, im about 5’8. long blonde hair, green eyes. Martin is 6’1 short dark brown hair, but its kind of moppy, and blue eyes. John is 5’6 long dark brown hair, brown eyes. And paul is 8 feet tall. That kid is a monster!!! He’s trying out for the Celtics next year. We all have great smiles and better personalities. But that doesn’t really answer your question, now does it?

Well thank you very much for your time and congrats on an amazing record, anything else you'd like to say to the viewers of Skyline Press before I let you go?