Late 9 took a break from headbanging to answer our questions about their music and how they make it. Let’s see what they have to say!
First off, What’s up with your name? Is there a story behind it?
The band name was something we couldn’t fully figure out, after a while we just decided since we’re all born in the Late 90s, “Fuck it we are Late 9” and it stuck and caught on.
Tell us about your musical past, would you tell us about your early years?
We all have different upbringings into the music scene but me (Ky Farrar) have been surrounding by it for my whole life with both my mother and father being musicians and in metal bands together I got to see it first hand as a child watching my own blood/heroes do what I love to do now, that was the coolest thing to see and think that is why I took music and ran with it full swing.
How would you describe your sound?
We are a tasteful blend of Post Hardcore, Metalcore, and some Poppy influence
Which artists have the biggest influence on your sound?
I wouldn’t say any specific artists, because you don’t want to emulate anyone, we just write what we decide to write in the moment, and believe that’s what keeps us able to hone in on our own unique sound.
What’s the last song you listened to?
Can’t remember to be honest but the last song you listened to should def be our new song “Breathe For Me” if you haven’t already!!
What’s your source for hearing new music?
I use Spotify, Apple, and YouTube to keep an eye out for new releases!!
Who is your dream producer?
Already got him Chris MOTHERFUCKING Piquette;)
If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be?
Chris Motionless of Motionless In White easy he’s the nicest dude I’ve ever met, the vocalist of my favorite band, and i had the honor of performing with him only thing left on that bucket list is a feature from him, I’ll keep manifesting hahahaha
What led you to music, and what motivates you to keep making it?
It was something I knew I was inclined in out of any other activity I tried to be a part of, and the fans and Late 9 family are what keeps me personally motivated it’s so cool seeing how stoked everyone gets when we announce a new track!!
Tell us about the songwriting process. How does it all come together?
We write an instrumental, then I take it and write my lyrics/vocals over it in demo form we bring it to our producer and it becomes an even better product after that!!
How do you connect with your audience? What is the easiest way for them to connect with you?
Just being genuine and making time for them, whether it be at a show, on a live stream or even just answering there comments, TIP FOR ANY BAND COMING UP, make time for your supporters and give them a reason to support you even more by earning their love and respect!!
Connect with Late 9:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter/X
TikTok
What’s next for you?
US tour plans in 2024 and lots of new music in the engine cooking up
Anything else you’d like to add or let us know about?
Yeah we drop a punk goes pop cover at the end of September and have another song with a music video dropping shortly after that!! Keep an eye out we’re about to climb the food chain VERY quickly with what we have on the tool belt.
