Sep 24 2007
Decyfer Down Interview
Decyfer Down
Standing Up Strong
[UPDATE: This interview can also be found here!]
Young bands have to take a great deal in stride as they hone their craft and follow their dreams. There are pressures they face in the studio, on the road, on the stage, and in their personal time that can easily make or break a group. And no, I’m talking about the noxious carnal pleasures that have become all too cliché over the span of music history. I’m referring to conflicts regarding a band’s artistic style and substance as well as situations that might call for a band to compromise their beliefs, convictions, and faith. So, when I learned that the Christian rock band Decyfer Down would have their song “Fight Like This†be part of the key promotional material on YouTube and the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) website for the fight on September 8th, 2007, I was more than curious how this might have come about. Was the band behind the decision to have their song endorsing a product that some observers might consider bloodsport? Or was the decision out of their hands and they had no way to counter the use of the song? Filled with such questions, I decided to seek out the band (via their PR people) and ask them myself, which then led to me having this engaging conversation with Josh Oliver, the band’s drummer.
APN: Hey there.
Josh Oliver (JO): How’s it going man? This is Josh from Decyfer Down. Thanks for rearranging the time for the interview. I had some stuff come up earlier.
APN: No worries man. I just appreciate the opportunity to talk with you today.
JO: You’re welcome. Thanks for wanting to talk. Continue reading “Decyfer Down Interview”
