Interview: Next Stop Olympus

Photo credit: MARIANNE HARRIS

So how has your latest album/EP gone so far with fans then?

Really well so far, we released ‘Heart, Mind & Hell’ in April and all of the singles have topped all of our previous releases on views and we’ve had incredible feedback on how much a step up the EP is from our previous EP.

Tell us something about the release no one knows?

There are a couple of parts in the EP which we only decided on the night before or as we were recording them which is something we’ve never done before and it was nice to decide on a part like that and have it work out so well.

If you could work with any band on a new song, who would it be and why?

Matt: For me personally I’d love to work with Bury Tomorrow, they’re my favourite band and every single member is incredibly talented at what they do so I think working with them would be a great experience.

Conor: I think I’d have to go with The Amity Affliction, they’re one of my main influences these days and it would be an incredible experience I’m sure.

How has your latest release been received?

‘Heart, Mind & Hell’ was our latest release so again really well, better then we ever expected and we can’t wait to get it out there even more with shows and tours.

Can you tell us about the meaning behind the track?

The whole EP has a very personal meaning behind it and every song means something to a member of the band but we put the EP in such a way that it tells a story of someones downfall, the first song being about betrayal, second about anger, third dealing with problems with alcohol etc, forth is almost about reflection to a degree and the last track is about when you’re at the lowest point and giving up.

What tours do you have coming up, and what can you tell us about them?

Unfortunately we don’t have anything concrete yet to confirm but we’re talks about some tours and shows at the moment so keep up withal of our socials medias to find out when we announce some!

What venue are you most looking forward to playing the most, and why?

Matt: For me personally it would either be new ones we haven’t played before to get out and play to new people or the fleece in Bristol again, it’s a great venue and we’ve seen so many incredible bands there that we’re fans of play there that it’s really cool to be able to play the same stage.

Conor: We’ve played at some amazing venues and it’s crazy to think we’ve played on the same stages I used to travel to see my favourite bands perform on. In all honesty I’m just looking forward to getting back on any stage at any venue, anywhere!

What else can we expect from in 2021?

Hopefully just as many shows and tours as possible to get this EP out to people whilst we start work on the next release!

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Conor McEniry – Vocals

Harry Ellis – Guitar and Vocals

Matt Gray – Bass and Vocals

Jeremy ‘Skips’ Scheepers – Guitar

Josh Williams – Drums

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