Altsounds gets up close and personal with The Wonder Years

"Brendan from The Minor Times came and tried to give us directions to a Taco Bell but was far too drunk and got us lost for an hour."

May 29, 2008, 12:46 AM

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With the new EP 'Won't Be Pathetic Forever' nearly out on the shelves, Altsounds caught up with The Wonder Years and see how they were getting on.


Altsounds: Who are you and what purpose do you serve in The Wonder Years?

I’m Soupy and I sing and Josh is here; he plays bass and yells.


Altsounds: You were at Altsounds earlier on the in the year, has much happened since then?

Well, we went back to school for the semester so we all moved into apartments and did our own shit for a bit. Kennedy got a dog. I started teaching elementary school kids. Josh drank and watched Law and Order, Mikey got back into landscaping, etc. Then we got together and wrote a new 7 inch called “Won’t Be Pathetic Forever” that comes out June 10th. Now, we’re just getting ready to be back on tour all summer.


Altsounds: Has there been anything you have learnt from recently?

We’re constantly learning. For instance, at a show the other day, we learned that 15 bucks can buy us 15 KFC Snackers for dinner and get you a free drink if you flirt with the small-town girl behind the counter.


Altsounds: Spill with the gossip. Has there been anymore head cracking from microphones and shitting on stage stories to tell from your time on the road?

Not a whole lot of that, haha. At a show we played with Four Year Strong a fight broke out and in an attempt to stop it, I ended choking some totally innocent kid by accident. That kind of sucked. We also played the Troc the other day in Philly and got in some sweet stage dives. Some girl commented our myspace to say she loved the show even though I hit her friend in the face mid-dive. I kind of rule.


Altsounds: Your new EP, "Won't be Pathetic Forever" has turned out pretty kick ass. Do you have any stories to tell from recording it?

It wasn’t really too crazy. I had to leave for a bit because the thermostat in my house broke causing it to shoot up to like 200 degrees and my walls were literally hot to the touch so that needed to be remedied before it burnt down. Brendan from The Minor Times came and tried to give us directions to a Taco Bell but was far too drunk and got us lost for an hour. Vince has way too many video games and has really nice parents.


Altsounds: Out of the new songs, what was your favourite track to write and record and why?

First of all, it’s FAVORITE. America: Get into It. Second, I’m going to say probably “You’re Not Salinger. Get Over It.” I’m basing this on the fact that it was the one we had just finished writing at the time of recording so it was exciting to see that come together.


Altsounds: Is there anything you are looking forward too in the future?

Tour, tour and more tour. We’re out all summer and I couldn’t be more stoked to get back in the van and get into some trouble. I think we might also try to get back overseas this winter so keep an eye out.


Altsounds: Has anyone who has been an inspiration to you come up and said they loved your band?

Inspiration might not be the best word, but Vince who recorded our record and his fiancé Rachel are in a band called Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer that we all love and they were really amped on the new songs so it’s cool to have their support. Recently, a lot of our friends that made fun of us for being in this band have gotten into the new songs too so it’s good to have them behind us for once.


Altsounds: I pre-ordered the EP the other week and I’m just waiting for it to be shipped out. Because you are nice boys is there any chance you can sign it foe me please? (you spell my name.... Claire. thanks )

Actually, oddly enough, we don’t touch the 7 inch before you do. It ships right from our label to the distro to your hands. I can mail you something though. Get at me privately and shit and we’ll work it out.


Altsounds: Thank you for the chat... now is there anything that I haven't asked you that you feel the need to get off your chest before I go?

Pick up Won’t Be Pathetic Forever June 10th. Listen to Save Your Breath, All or Nothing and Chaos Days. Go to Le Pub. Head above water this year, boys.

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