Review Fix chats with Random Ties’ Youssef Salloum, who discusses the band’s original and standout work, including some of their upcoming tracks as well.
Review Fix: How did the project start?
Youssef Salloum: First let me take you back to 2019 which was when I moved to US from Lebanon, I didn’t know anyone or how the music scene was so I started going to open mics with my acoustic guitar & meeting other musicians then one thing lead to another & me the rest of the guys.
Our start defines the type of band we are when I think about it, when we first started we didn’t have a reputation in the music scene & no promoter would return our messages so what I would do is follow all the venues around us on social media & in case a booked band cancelled an appearance last minute & the promoter or venue needed a fill in we’d be ready to hope in our car & be available to play the show.
We have, KD who plays the drums thunderously bringing that heavy hitting power with amazing fills & breaks, Thew whose on the second guitar, compliments my playing with his fills that are all over our EP & Steven originally from Nirvana’s hometown brought a grunginess to the album with some great baselines.
Review Fix: What’s your creative process like?
Salloum: Writing music is the best form of expression that hopefully turns into a connection with your listeners & we want them to feel empowered & something they can dance to
There is so much going on around us good & bad & what better way to channel that energy into music.
Our next unreleased single “No more†talks about the abuse of power with people in positions of authority & politics.
Review Fix: What’s your standout song? How was it written?
Salloum: If I had to chose a song today it would be “Week 39†which we just released a video for it https://youtu.be/lk40kyOpIn4 ,
I was terrified, those last few weeks of anxiety starting from week 39 were more than all the previous 9 months put together. I wanted this, wanted him to be safe, more than anything else in my life at that time. And then suddenly he was born & in our arms!
Review Fix: What are your goals for 2020?
Given that the future of live shows is up in the air, we are turning to social media more to connect with our fans & new listeners, keeping them engaged with good content via our Insta page https://www.instagram.com/randomtiesofficial/
Our latest single “Thawra†released on August 11th is now available on all streaming platforms & if you purchase via Bandcamp link https://randomties.bandcamp.com/track/thawra?utm_source=track_release&utm_campaign=randomties track thawra&utm_content=fanpub_fnb_trk&utm_medium=email all the proceeds from this track will go towards supporting the Red Cross Foundation in Lebanon to support its people against the horrific crimes committed by the country’s crooked politicians & their families over the last 30 years
Review Fix: How do you want your music to affect people?
Salloum: We’d like to be know as a rock band that was a voice for the less fortunate & defiant to corruption & abuse of power & when you listen to our music you connected with our message & was able to take something with you
Review Fix: What’s next?
Salloum: Our goal is to remain consistent by providing quality music to our audience & reach a wider fan base geographically so a big thanks to you for giving us this interview & a voice.
We just finished our Eastern US Tour a few days ago & we hope to go on the road again as soon as Live Music is back on its feet.
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