We have the natural inclination to place the artists we love on pedestals. What we often forget is that they are still human beings. On Thursday night, I had the honor of interviewing Soupy Campbell of The Wonder Years (interview will be up soon I promise!). More after the jump.
Soupy was warm, friendly and incredibly personable. Best of all, despite all of the success the band has been having, Soupy is still incredibly humble. You can tell that he makes music because he loves it and that he is thankful for being able to do it for a living. I've done a handful of interviews before, but this one undoubtedly the best. Even after the interview, Soupy hung out with me and my friend. He could have easily left and done something different, but instead he chose to walk around Anaheim's Downtown Disney with us. The Wonder Years are a band that you should respect even if you do not like them. They write music that means something. Over this past year, their music has gotten me through a lot and I know I'm not alone in saying this. So let's continue to support these guys. Buy The Upsides, see them on tour, do what you can to keep this band afloat. In a world where it is easy to get jaded, The Wonder Years clearly have their heads on straight. Here's to long career guys!
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i have to agree 100%, he's totally great. Articulate, humble, and funny as hell. I had the same experience interviewing him in montreal. Even if it was just after their recent trouble, his attitude was incredible. They have definitely paid more dues than alot of these fabricated artists.
The Wonder Years deserve to be bigger than they are. Their entire catalogue is amazing, and their live show has alot of energy. Their mentality from the upsides is so refreshing, and everyone should check them out.
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Seriously! They ran out of guest spots but Soupy even tried to sneak us in. Stand up guy. I have so much respect for him. Not only for that, but also his avid love for New Found Glory haha.
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most def! His story about nfg and first listening to them is great. Im really happy that they're opening for them, even if its only a couple shows.
I have a feeling that the next year is going to be great for them. The world needs some of their Realist Pop Punk, their full lengths and ep's are golden.
hard working guys, that's for damn sure. I walked away from that night dumbfounded and changed. I loved their stuff, but speaking with Dan and the rest of the guys just put them in such higher esteem. The Upsides message is something to live by...it makes perfect sense and is delivered in such an honest way.
Once you hear The Upsides, you're gonna love it. Once you've seen them live and interacted with them, its a whole other level. I wish more people were like them.
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Yeah definitely. There's some pretty cool news that you'd be excited about that I got from the interview so be sure to check back and see what it is!