10 Questions with ... Stellar Kart

BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:

LINE-UP:

• Adam Agee (vocals, guitar)
• Jordan Messer (drums)
• Brian Calcara (bass)
• Jon Howard (guitar)

LABEL:

• INO Records

DISCOGRAPHY:

• Everything Is Different Now (2010, INO)
• Life Is Good: The Best of Stellar Kart (2009, Word)
• Expect the Impossible (2008, Word)
• We Can't Stand Sitting Down (2006, Word)
• All Gas, No Brakes (2005, Word)

1) How did you get hooked up with INO Records?

We were really looking for a home that would embrace us. Our management team introduced us to them and it really felt like home.

2) What's the story behind the new single "We Shine"?

"We Shine" is a song that lyrically and musically represents the overall feel of the new record. We wanted it to be an anthem for the youth groups of the world.

3) What message do you hope is conveyed on the new album "Everything Is Different Now"?

Hope, encouragement

4) The title of the new album is "Everything Is Different Now"? What does that mean to you as a band? How are you seeing the world and life differently these days?

With the economy the way it is, people are rethinking a lot of things, and we're no different. The last couple of years have been hard on us but we feel like we've turned a corner with this new record.

5) Upcoming tour plans? What's on the books?

We're wrapping up the "Love & War Tour" with BarlowGirl right now then we head out on a headlining tour called "The Best Tour Ever" tour.

6) Do you have a favorite song to perform live?

"We Shine": we close the set with it.

7) You had the opportunity to work with Ian Eskelin as producer again. How does that add to the Stellar Kart recording experience?

He's fun and crazy and it's more of a party instead of work.

8) What is your favorite city/venue to play?

Tivoli in Utrecht, Netherlands

9) Do you have any humorous or interesting stories from radio visits?

I love visiting with Wally from Total Axxess. We are both so competitive that we always end up battling either physically or mentally.

10) Do you have much time to check out other artists' music? What are you listening to right now?

TobyMac, Skillet and Taylor Swift