10 Questions with ... The Glorious Sons

BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:

Lineup:

• Brett Emmons - vocals, guitar, harmonica, keys
• Jay Emmons - guitar, vocals
• Chris Koster - guitar, vocals
• Adam Paquette - drums, vocals
• Chris Huot - bass

1) Where does this interview find you today? What's on the agenda besides this interview?

Brett: Austin Texas, United States of America. We've got a show tonight with Welshly Arms and The Charming Liars at Atone's.

2) When did you start putting the band together and how did you guys all meet?

I (Brett Emmons) did not put the band together. I was actually the last official member to join. It was my brother Jay. He was jamming with Chris Huot (our bass player), whom he'd met at work. I told Jay about Packer (our drummer), who was jamming with Andrew Young (our first guitar player). They started playing every night, drinking beer and writing songs. They would call me while I was away at school and ask me to join the band, I kept on saying no until I actually heard them play a show and realized they weren't shitty.

3) Your first real exposure at Rock radio in the U.S. came with the single "Heavy" from your debut full-length LP "Union." How did it feel the first time you heard your music played on the radio?

Brett: I am yet to hear any of my songs on U.S. radio. I remember being stopped at a light in Canada. though, and hearing our song 'Mama" blaring from the speakers of a car next to us. It was a pretty cool feeling.

4) Your second and most recent album "Young Beauties And Fools" came out a year ago (Oct 2017). Where there any significant differences between your debut release and this second album?

Brett: Yes, we went for a more modern approach in regard to the production. Meeting Fred, Tom and Ryan (our producers from Fast Friends) really unlocked a sound for us that we wouldn't have come across on our own. As well, my songwriting changed a lot in three years and you can tell the songs are written from a lot more personal place.

5) Now let's talk about your latest single, "S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)," which is really breaking through so far at Rock radio. This track is powerful and compelling and really resonating. What was the inspiration for this song?

Brett: It's about the things that we are afraid to talk about.

6) What's your take on Rock radio today and do you have any favorite on-air radio moments you can share with us?

Brett: Honestly, I think I would go mad if I spent too much time thinking about the state of radio. I'm here to write music and sing songs, and throw myself out into the world, not analyze the numbers and reasons why. Off the top of my head, I like that Grandson is getting heavy airplay. He represents a faction of forward leaning, dangerous artists that can help restore the relevancy of rock and roll.

7) I've asked this question many times to Rock artists. There's a definite difference between making a record and going out and playing it live in front of an audience. Many feel that the real work is making the record, and the fun part is playing it live. What's your take on both of these processes?

Brett: I love making records. I feel at home in a studio. I also love playing live shows. They are two very different beasts, but in the end as a songwriter and musician they are the two of the most rewarding parts of my job. There is nothing quite like watching an album come together the way you envisioned it in your head. I'm not sure that it tops a thousand-people singing your songs back at you, but they're each very fulfilling experience in their own right for different reasons. I will say this, another amazing thing that could be overlooked is being alone in your bedroom, playing an acoustic guitar, and knowing that you just stumbled on something beautiful.

8) Speaking of playing live, what are the tour plans for The Glorious Sons for the rest of this year?

Brett: Canadian headline after our support tour with Welshly Arms and then a few radio shows in the States in December. Then home for a wonderful Christmas vacation.

9) Who are some of the old and newer artists who inspire you? Any "guilty pleasure" songs or songs we might be surprised to find on your playlist?

Brett: Jackson Browne, Jason Isbell, Matt Mays, The Rolling Stones. Guilty Pleasure is Kenny Chesney.

10) Finally, if you had the opportunity to work with any act/artist from the past, present or future, who would it be and why? If you could spend the day with them, where would you go ... and what would you do?

Brett: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band.