Exclusive Interview: Vices Inc Delves on Their Creative Tastes, Their Inspirations & Their New Single “Gravitation”

We are happy to have you today.  Tell us about your 2021 so far!

Thanks so much for having us! So far 2021 has been very busy but also extremely productive. I feel like all three of us have really grown as musicians even just over the last 6 months.

What have you guys been up to?

We’ve been working hard on our upcoming EP Rolling ‘82 as well as a few one off singles we released earlier this year. We also have been working on our home studio. We recorded everything for Rolling ‘82 there except for drums. It’s been a huge learning experience but it’s been so worth it as we’re really proud of the results.

Can you share more with our readers about your latest release “(Hold On) Gravitation”?

Absolutely! (Hold On) Gravitron was written for our upcoming EP Rolling ‘82. We wanted songs with a strong 80s feel that would go along well with the covers we chose. I don’t think we really expected the song to be a single until we were fully done recording it. We felt it came together so well we had to release it as a single.

What inspired the single?

The inspiration for the song is about being in a relationship that you can’t help but always come back to. The Gravitron reference is a metaphor on how life and the people in your life can pull you in a certain direction just like the gravitational pull of being inside the Gravitron amusement park ride. At first listen you can easily take it to mean the relationship is bad but I don’t think it has to be taken that way. I like to think it’s not about being held down and more about being drawn to something you didn’t expect and enjoying the ride.

How did the group first get started?

I think it’s a pretty funny story. In May of 2019 I got an email from a site I had signed up for 6 years previously to help find a band. I was a really dedicated drummer in high school but during college and years after that I struggled to find a band so I had basically given up on it. The email was a message from Jag asking if I wanted to play drums for his solo project. I have no idea how he found me considering how long it had been since I’d been on the site. I felt like it was a long shot as I was rusty but I really missed playing so I agreed to try out. Once we started practicing together regularly we decided we wanted to be a band and find a vocalist. We found Ellie shortly after that and we discovered the three of us worked together really well.

How did you all decide on the name Vices Inc?

We went through a bunch of ideas (all of which were taken) until we decided to name the band after a song Jag and I had worked on together early on called Vices Inc. The song and name means a lot to me as during the tryout I mentioned it was the song I felt like I actually played decently despite how rusty I was. I also joke that the name is a bit ironic because none of us really have any vices to speak of. Except maybe food. We like food.

How would you describe your sound to someone who just listened to your music for the first time?

I feel like it’s hard to describe our sound because we like to play many different genres of music. Sometimes I joke that our band is like a playlist someone just put all their favorite songs on and then turned on shuffle. It all slaps but you never know what is coming next. I think we have something for everyone.

How do you get pumped up before a big event?

On our way to shows we always listen to music. Sometimes it’s demos of stuff we’re working on or just music that gets us excited. I think it helps us keep our minds off of anything stressful but also lets us relax and just have fun enjoying music we’ve made or music that inspires us.

Are you currently working on any special projects?

We’re always working on something new. Definitely keep an eye out as we have a few things planned for release before the end of the year.

Thank you for speaking with us! For our final question, is there anything else you would like to add?

Yes! Thanks a ton for speaking with me. Also thanks to the readers as well! I’d love it if you would give us a follow on Instagram (instagram.com/vices.inc.band), Twitter (@vicesinc) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VicesInc/). We’ll keep you all up to date on our new releases.