Dance Gavin Dance drew inspiration from Paramore and Destiny's Child on "Artificial Selection"

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6 жыл бұрын

In the modern age of music consumption, your next favorite album is always just a stream away. In a world where the music that matters to you most lives in your pocket, the amount of work put in to get it onto your phone is often overlooked. In this APTV original series, we're devoted to bring you the story behind the streams.
Dance Gavin Dance reveled in experimentation and an onslaught of guitar pedals to create their eighth studio album "Artificial Selection," a record they describe as partially accessible but mostly a "journey" that must be taken over and over to be understood. Vocalist Tilian Pearson, guitarist Will Swan and bassist Tim Feerick discuss the standout tracks of their dynamic new record, the melodic influence of TLC and Destiny's Child, which track will most likely never be played live and get a little emotional over their fan's reaction to "Artificial Selection."
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@DefineLines 6 жыл бұрын

Will Swan seems like the most down to earth dude. Please write music for as long as you live.

@altpress 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Dragoo Coolest Of cool guys.

@renato2354 6 жыл бұрын

I imagine Jon just standing in the corner thinking of new lyrics

@aaronpage8428 6 жыл бұрын

renato2354 ‘hmmmm...something....something broccoli’ 😂😂

@luc1016 6 жыл бұрын

renato2354 lmao

@elementyourmom 6 жыл бұрын

"Hmmmm... something with a rap vibe... but I wanna make it hard to understand... maybe.. it doesn't have to make sense... but secretly.. it will... I'LL MAKE THEM HAVE TO DECODE THE MEANING... YES... alright... lemme think... 'AY AY AY AY AY IM STUFFED. AY AY AY AY AY NICE PUP.' I think I'm onto something.."

@altpress 6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@MyoticTesseract 6 жыл бұрын

Jon's lyric-writing process is just Satanic rituals in padded rooms with giant banquets all over the place, lol.

@lclark182 6 жыл бұрын

And now we learn how to pronounce count bassy!

@frozenplasticknife9731 6 жыл бұрын

Tru

@revengeacademy 6 жыл бұрын

First thing I was thinking too

@dreamywtf 6 жыл бұрын

it's pronounced Bassy

@RFcity712 6 жыл бұрын

you gotta learn some Jazz

@ginger06727 6 жыл бұрын

same

@anon8538 6 жыл бұрын

I met Tilian in Dallas, dude is super shy. Surprising to see him in an interview and I hope to see him more. He does have a personality in there.

@altpress 6 жыл бұрын

diamondsnake Oh you’re in for some treats...Tilian is a pretty funny dude. We have TWO more DGD interviews that will be up in the next few weeks and all three of these guys are incredibly candid in both.

@Soulful_Oatmilk 6 жыл бұрын

I love whenever a DGD song gets groovy

@PONCHEEZED 6 жыл бұрын

Tillian talking about accessibility makes so much sense. I didn’t care for this album very much on the first listen through, but so many of the songs have quickly become some of my favourite DGD songs and this album easily lands in the top three of my favourite DGD albums. Bravo boys! Yet another killer album by the most creative and refreshing band in the scene

@HEAVYMETALER589 6 жыл бұрын

Alexander Matte 100% agree with you dude! First listen I was like eh it’s not bad, not what I expected. But now it’s constantly on repeat just like every other album from them. Been here since their self titled/Death Star album and they continuously keep me on my toes and show me how refreshing this genre can really be with the right mind set.

@raoulduke1661 6 жыл бұрын

Me too. I was very skeptical about this album after the first few singles. Then i saw those songs live and then a few days later the album came out and I've definitely come around on it in a big way.

@DamienTheCat 6 жыл бұрын

But everyone says Mothership is the best album when that is one of the most accessible and cookie cutter albums in Post-Hardcore... not just the DGD catalogue.

@SomeoneElse761 6 жыл бұрын

It's funny how that works a lot with music. Often times it's not the songs you love right off the bat that become your favorite, but the ones that you listen to the first time and you're like, "This is alright I guess, I don't know." So far that seems to be the common reaction to this album.

@kevinwest2044 6 жыл бұрын

That's where I am at now, finishing the first time through and I am like ehh its alright. Glad to know that will hopefully change. Regardless I will always support bands who are constantly trying to change and venture through uncharted territory, you get some really good shit that way.

@melissabarlow7699 6 жыл бұрын

Been listening to these guys since 2007, and throughout all of the changes they have only ever impressed me with every new album release. I remember being so upset when Jonny Craig left the group, but they've really found their sound with Tilian and they're the one and only band I can say is better than it was in high school. While every other band has broken up or became some pop radio bullshit, DGD has just been getting better at what they do. Never change guys

@user-fy1pf2jq7s 6 жыл бұрын

Melissa Mitchell couldn’t agree more

@MattDeezly 6 жыл бұрын

so well said,

@revengeacademy 6 жыл бұрын

Concurrrrrrrrrrr

@melissabarlow7699 6 жыл бұрын

Oscar Ortiz idk what kind of pop is on your radio but the shit I hear sure as he'll doesn't sound like this lol. They'd never play something like this on the same radio stations with taylor swift, ed sheeran ect. But bands like fall out boy, panic, and the killers get radio play and are hardly recognizable anymore.

@mudkips8399 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with this, though I found the band in early 2008. However, Downtown Battle Mountain will always be my favorite album ever

@Sleeeepy 6 жыл бұрын

Evaporate really surprised as I started to listen more closely and hear a bunch of references to older songs

@DailyScratcher 6 жыл бұрын

Lappel duvide ya dude evaporate is by far the best on the album

@sk8orhateit 6 жыл бұрын

I thought the outro was a goodbye, I was about to flip my shit

@tylersmith9868 6 жыл бұрын

Best outro ever.

@tomfiller6740 5 жыл бұрын

Well u should have listened to your friends. Yea that shit had me like wait what did I hear that right??

@gabrialkauffmannn2737 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Tim. We will miss you like no other.

@DJ.LR222 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite song on this entire record is Evaporate (just like with Man of the Year with "Mothership")

@DYNAMiC027 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE 'Evaporate' but it's a distant second to my favorite on album -- 'Hair Song'.

@jonzscurr3002 6 жыл бұрын

because of the 'Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine' reference?

@SirRabbit 6 жыл бұрын

They definitely know how to end an album. and, I also think Hair Song is my fave from the album, I just cant help but smile listening to Jon Scream about hair.

@mattstark2882 6 жыл бұрын

jonz scurr there’s a ton of references not just Zoloft. The references span almost every album excluding dbm 2 and the Royal Ocean.

@jonzscurr3002 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Stark oh shiet. I thought it was an easy listening like always and didnt focused that much.

@reaganperdue2717 6 жыл бұрын

The fact that Tilian cited MJK as his inspiration to sing makes me love him more than I already did.

@BNA_Est.1988 6 жыл бұрын

I can already see the circle pit starting when “Story Of My Bros” kicks in

@mackserver5482 6 жыл бұрын

We are will swan and this is our interview

@archiexvx 6 жыл бұрын

Personally, I like the thank you segment Jon had in the album booklet: "BONGLETOPPER, REBINTRIGUES FHSKAIRJFJ AND FHIROOEORORK." Would love to know the impact they had on him during the making of the album

@cheznu332 6 жыл бұрын

will swan losing weight yessss

@MessyJoe 6 жыл бұрын

*again

@byron4637 6 жыл бұрын

Its hard to maintain for some people, gotta feel good in the ways you can!

@regan.8077 6 жыл бұрын

Again. Dont worry he'll gain it back. It's part of his character lol

@TheArizonaPeps132 6 жыл бұрын

He’s perfect the way he is!

@spookytay 6 жыл бұрын

he went vegan and its the best thing ever

@KananiMcDonald 6 жыл бұрын

I cried when this album released. It was wayyyy too good and I loved it.

@yepyepyep863 6 жыл бұрын

Gospel burnout is probably my favorite.

@MrDsvaughan 6 жыл бұрын

Connor Martinez i have fallen in love with it over the last few days

@aceonwheels2349 4 жыл бұрын

That Thursday - War all the Time reference really hit me.

@brettwodon5896 6 жыл бұрын

TILIAN IS A TOOL FAN NICE

@digitalmascara 5 жыл бұрын

Tilian said in another video that A Perfect Circle is his second favorite band.

@regan.8077 6 жыл бұрын

Bloodsucker is such a relatable song. Love it.

@xcBlackDiamond 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, Acceptance Speech was great too

@elementyourmom 6 жыл бұрын

Sean that's what I'm saying! I think I liked it a little more than Instant Gratification

@jazzmentos8967 6 жыл бұрын

Sean yesssssssssssss

@damonbaird1173 6 жыл бұрын

Theyre best album with Tilian.

@mackenziereeves2925 6 жыл бұрын

This is the party I wanna be at

@dirtyt2141 6 жыл бұрын

Robot with human hair pt 4 is a top 3 dgd song for me

@morganholloman6650 6 жыл бұрын

Didn't expect tillian to say Maynard. Pleasantly surprised

@davidfc7136 6 жыл бұрын

Shelf life is one of my faves, but the whole album is fire!

@allisonlynn6459 6 жыл бұрын

Care is my favorite song!

@altpress 6 жыл бұрын

sam winchester idk It’s a JAM.

@DenisAshton 6 жыл бұрын

It’s a great song. Especially the bridge.

@IDoABitOfTrollin 6 жыл бұрын

Its my favorite over all the DGD songs now. Uneasy hearts or young robot used to be.

@Darkranger68 6 жыл бұрын

Story of my bros 👌👌👌

@zekelopez4648 6 жыл бұрын

Tim rocking that From Indian Lakes Tee is the best thing ever

@christian2994 6 жыл бұрын

So you’re telling me I’ve been pronouncing Count Bassy wrong all this time and saying Count Bassy instead of Count Bassy??? Shit.

@hellarepublican8923 6 жыл бұрын

Unstable Lunatik it's bassy

@elementyourmom 6 жыл бұрын

hella Republican NUT

@styxxhs8048 6 жыл бұрын

Lol!! Its count bassy man! Cmon! You got this!!

@Blueheat_vr 6 жыл бұрын

It’s actually pronounced Count Bassy

@Jargonloster 6 жыл бұрын

same

@Blitzentine 5 жыл бұрын

Swan listened to Thursday when he was in school. Feel like my life's been validated.

@joshuaosborne9203 6 жыл бұрын

This band is really down to earth!

@HawthorneHeights88 4 жыл бұрын

Dude! Will mentioning Thursday was awesome. I rarely hear anyone talk about them and they're one of my all time favorite bands.

@cheznu332 6 жыл бұрын

such a great band

@mazeofmemories3177 6 жыл бұрын

I love this band

@sebastianmendez1449 6 жыл бұрын

8:31 that's true, i didnt liked it at the first hearing, but the more i heard it, the more i started to like it, and now i like it.

@alexad1901 6 жыл бұрын

Sebastián Méndez they always grow on me. I always find a lyric that makes my every day life better from their music. I love all of dgd!!

@patrickpanuco89 6 жыл бұрын

Sebastián Méndez that’s the same way when I first heard Mothership.

@RD0231 6 жыл бұрын

Dude the videos have been sick from this album as well. Care definitely hits way close to home. Midnight Crusade and Count Bassy are just fantastic to play back to back. The Rattler goes hard in the gym, story of my bros gets enjoyed around a rack of brews. Shelf life is extremely relaxing. Love these guys, please come to Texas again soon!

@TedioSoc 6 жыл бұрын

Tilian is so shy and cute! Love u guys ❤

@wiggity-wack 6 жыл бұрын

Bless this band

@angelaanonymous 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH. Evaporate was just perfect. It was so amazing basically time traveling through the history of DGD in one song. Don't get me started on Shelf Life. Kurtttttt. 😍 I almost didn't like the album on my first listen but all of them are just earworms. Also, I looove Creepy Jon in the Midnight Crusade video. Please continue being my favorite band forever. I'll be around for your 75th album.

@styxxhs8048 6 жыл бұрын

angela gilroy Shelf Life is life!!

@adiostyle 6 жыл бұрын

you killed me when you said you would not play "Flash" ever when it's my favorite song on the album!

@styxxhs8048 6 жыл бұрын

Jean-Christophe Antoine its a damn good song! Shelf life is life! Kurt Travis thinks so too!! Haha!!

@DYNAMiC027 6 жыл бұрын

Flash is very strong. Hair Song is my personal favorite tho. It really reminds me of TOTLIWB2TF.

@bartparker8410 6 жыл бұрын

ashley collins at least it makes sense why they wouldn’t play that but if they ever toured with Kurts band they probably would.

@AlanIsAwkward 6 жыл бұрын

The intro of Suspended in this disaster gives me of sonic the hedgehog/ mega man x nostalgic feeling, I love it. This album is amazing!

@styxxhs8048 6 жыл бұрын

Alankazam yesh! Definitely mega man esque! Haha!! Ive thought that about a couple of those types of parts in their music.. amazing!

@davidpottinger9511 6 жыл бұрын

ashley collins I get that Sonic vibe in Flash around the “reminds me that I’m Jon” part comes.

@JayPlaidBatman 6 жыл бұрын

Slouch is so good though

@carveking 6 жыл бұрын

Slouch is my least favorite. Id go with gospel burnout or bloodsucker. (Slouch is still good though)

@julianacerqueira8292 6 жыл бұрын

slouch is for sure my favorite of this album, it has such good and strong vibes

@tokiimime 6 жыл бұрын

Slouch is such an energetic song dude. Especially the ending man.

@julianacerqueira8292 6 жыл бұрын

oh yes! the gogogogomeowmeowmeow got me so hard HAHAHA

@tentaisensui8552 6 жыл бұрын

Slouch is definitely my favorite songs on the album.

@dakotaklawitter5119 6 жыл бұрын

Didn’t like every song when I first heard it but now I can just listen to the whole album. The rattler is probably one of my favorites

@AvocadoAffogato 2 жыл бұрын

Miss you so much Tim 🥺❤️

@lesleyperez8898 6 жыл бұрын

I remember being 15 and going to their concert, and loving them so much. Now I’m 21 with my degree and house and still listen to them. I’m so glad they are doing well

@TheDildaddy 6 жыл бұрын

Evaporate was a pretty incredible record

@TaylorLeoraMcKnight 5 жыл бұрын

"Jon doing... a yell... sing thing..." XD

@rebecca8866 6 жыл бұрын

I definitely consider this type of music to be experimental that's why I love this style of music so much. 👏👏👏

@cmays209 6 жыл бұрын

They make my heart sing

@aidanoliver8209 6 ай бұрын

This album's grittiness made it special in their catalogue.

@JP-Gurley 3 жыл бұрын

that jacket looks comfy as hell. love this band btw

@thomasineallen4723 6 жыл бұрын

Ya know, I've been hearing people leave comments about what a G Will Swan is. Funny how 1 minute into this video its clear he plays a way bigger role In the band than I ever thought Also I never realized Blue Swan records was his! Awesome

@joyceroe2896 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the amazing album DGD. I've been listening nonstop since the release!!! And I love that Tilian was listening to Paramore, I literally named my daughter after their lead singer Hayley Williams

@PastelKidd 6 жыл бұрын

I love this album so much.. 💕💗😭 The album came out on my mother's 2nd year of her passing, and music has always been a good way to cope. Thank you guys so much for your music and talent. Love you guys! 💓

@altpress 6 жыл бұрын

Pastel Kidd Sorry to hear about your mom. Very glad you have this music to help.

@dakotaoakley7077 6 жыл бұрын

The experimentation on Gospel Burnout was so worth it. I love when these guys do new things and experiment, because it always pays off and they grow as a group.

@andybolanos4319 6 жыл бұрын

This Band is what keeps me going every day. I adore Dance Gavin Dance and Artificial Selection is such a banger of an album.

@Shystikka 6 жыл бұрын

Imo, this is the best album Tillian has sang on. Flash, The Rattler, Gospel Burnout, all my favorite songs! Keep sending the bangers Dance Gavin Dance!

@user-lz4og6du9t 6 жыл бұрын

I love them so much

@Jake-gb9nj 6 жыл бұрын

Love these guys can't wait to see what the future holds for them and their music 👌🏻

@theraVen27 5 жыл бұрын

Every album gets better, Tillian is thee perfect fit for the band. AS is the best album ever! It's a straight up masterpiece. Suspended instantly became my favorite song ever

@circawut Жыл бұрын

one of my favorite guitarist. amazing talent from everyone whos ever been a part of dgd honestly.

@byronvisiado09 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, Slouch is the most banger ass track. I can totally see that played live.

@reneebequick 6 жыл бұрын

I just discovered DGD a few months ago and I love them so much! They take me back to my high school years when I listened to emo/screamo music. You guys are amazing. Love the new album.

@emoash999 6 жыл бұрын

they definitely need to play the rattler live!!!

@elementyourmom 6 жыл бұрын

I love you for saying this!! YESSS it's probably my second favorite on the album. It's such a wild song, reminds me of Secret Band which I've been dying for some new stuff from.

@kiiibfeliciano 6 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with these guys the first time I heard Strawberry Swisher Part 3 way back when I was in high school. It's about the way they make everything so groovy and flawless in this type of genre that really got me. Even more, the transitions in the musical aspect made me stay to support this band. Hoping they would come to the Philippines!

@5ktv342 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing guys🙏🏾 These album gets me through my days.

@brendanricard3994 6 жыл бұрын

I pre-ordered the vinyl a month before the release! i love this record! just listen to it again and again, and youll really start to love every bit of it

@KidsAtTheBar. 6 жыл бұрын

Just started listening them for the first time!

@altpress 6 жыл бұрын

In Bloom Awesome! What’s your favorite song so far???

@KidsAtTheBar. 6 жыл бұрын

Alternative Press Betrayed by the Game and Inspire The Liars!

@altpress 6 жыл бұрын

In Bloom Nice! Are you enjoying “Artificial Selection” as much as we are?

@KidsAtTheBar. 6 жыл бұрын

Alternative Press Yes! My favorite on this album is Evaporate.

@kriskenard 6 жыл бұрын

In Bloom - eager to see whether you'll prefer the Jonny or the Kurt era of the band

@dragonforce991 6 жыл бұрын

Wishing for deception on those set list too boys, I’d explode hearing that chorus live

@Stardust_0608 6 жыл бұрын

Saw them live in may and cant wait to see them again for this tour. ♡

@Antlion161 6 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Really love the new album, it's a wild rollercoaster ride of styles

@dylonlord4784 5 жыл бұрын

Dance gavin dance is absolutely amazing and so abstract I'm happy I found them

@Ethelseaborn 4 жыл бұрын

Midnight crusade means so much to me

@ninjacat714 6 жыл бұрын

Getting to listen to Will’s writing process for this album was super cool. The man is just so gifted

@survivorturnover 6 жыл бұрын

i must say, shelf life & evaporate is just uniquely legendary

@Pablowest4life 6 жыл бұрын

Been Listening 2 them 4 a Year when Mothership was Blowing Up Since 2016, I've never listen 2 them or heard of the band (In General). But from their older 2 the newer stuff including the latest record "Artificial Selection". Honestly... they never disappoint me, me and brother saw them on their headlining tour with I See Stars in Santa Ana, They Killed the Stage and it was the greatest shows personally 4 me and seeing them 4 the 1st time up front, got squished a bit but awsome. #dancegavindance4life 🤘🤘🤘

@theabacross1581 6 жыл бұрын

Will is the most chill dude, I bumpt into him at warped tour, and I talked for a bit and he's one of the most down to earth people ever

@ggfffgggds 6 жыл бұрын

PLAY THEM ALL

@pauls.7288 6 жыл бұрын

these are such amazing people, so glad i found this band

@typickens9052 6 жыл бұрын

Iove the album and cant wait to hear them on tour🙏

@MrWinczakos 6 жыл бұрын

i love the bass on this! props

@Christian-kf1xh 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love what you did with Evaporate, Evaporation can be the next song

@devinbrodbeck9104 6 жыл бұрын

Christian Lopez maybe after that they can write "condensation"

@KidsAtTheBar. 6 жыл бұрын

Devin Brodbeck 😂

@thepoliticslover 6 жыл бұрын

aye Tilian fell in love with after laughter as much as i did

@ryant3922 6 жыл бұрын

My Album of the summer. Freaking love it so much. Good jobs guys.

@shail546 6 жыл бұрын

i love their new album! im addicted

@Lachelletta 6 жыл бұрын

Just saw them in Toronto on Monday. Best show of my life! Crowd surfing was bomb 🤟🏻

@DowntownLAKid 6 жыл бұрын

That’s right! I bought the CD :) I wanted the special sets but those were sold out by the time I checked :/ You guys rock! Been following since DTBM. Can’t wait for the tour when it hits LA. Thanks for everything!

@copeeMK 6 жыл бұрын

22 now been with DGD since i was 14 STILL LOVE THEM❤️

@zobernuts 6 жыл бұрын

This album has been a wild ride! I love DGD so much.

@shrekwazozki8510 6 жыл бұрын

Am I the only person that wants to run into the screen and give tilian a giant hug 🤗🤗😍😍😁😁

@shakurffiasco806 6 жыл бұрын

Love all your songs DGD!

@JackFrost-hj3cp 6 жыл бұрын

At this point they are legendary

@brettmaurer1840 6 жыл бұрын

Album of the Year 🙌

@styxxhs8048 6 жыл бұрын

Shelf life is life! Haha!! This album is really good! Im liking what i hears! Dance gavin Dance can do no wrong right now, and it’s spectacular!

@kevinmoy4001 4 жыл бұрын

I love this band so fucking much, I can't even describe to you how much

@daniel_yeager 6 жыл бұрын

Never see Tilian do interviews 🙏🏻

@altpress 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Yeager Well, we’ve got two more coming, so stand by!

@niros9667 6 жыл бұрын

Love the new record, there's some real killers on there! Been listening to it every day since release

@justins5715 6 жыл бұрын

Woah, Tilian is so chill! When I met him last year at Warped he seemed super up tight, maybe it was just the atmosphere, but in this video he seems much more chill.