Timothy Findlay, is a wonderful man, who took some time out of his day to finally get this interview done with me! Tigerscout is an awesome band from MD, who definitely are in need of more support, because in my opinion everyone should know about these sad sad hearts. Read the interview, go to the bandcamp, watch the video, and for fuck sake buy a shirt.
1. Where did the name Tigerscout come from?
It came from the first song we wrote "Rebel Horse/The Golden Monument". It is about being a child and feeling like you are invincible and then realizing we all die. We all try to stay young at heart.
2. When did you guys start up the band, are you all from MD? Or the surrounding area I suppose.
I think we started in 2009. It might have been 2008. We started in a basement in Baltimore with myself and Colin. Zach came by one day to hang out, listen, and sketch. I noticed him writing down words. Now he yells those words. Joey started playing with us a few months later. Me and Joey live in Calvert County, MD. Colin lives in Glen Burnie, MD. Zach lives in Baltimore.
3. Does you all living in different parts of MD make it harder to practice or play shows? Is there any more touring going to happen this winter? Maybe something more extensive.
Yes it does! We are all broke, but we make it work because this is what we all love to do. We are trying to set up a week or two week tour to Florida this winter. Next summer we are looking to do 40 days!
4. Wow! Tour the west and I'll see you! Are you working on any new material right now?
Party in the USA! Yeah we are recording a split with our best best friends whenskiesaregray from Baltimore in October. Our goal is to get it out by the winter.
5. Has the writing on the records changed at all? Like maybe your sound is different, or Zach doesn't feel so sad anymore so he started writing about happy stuff?
haha. We are always sad. We don't have the second guitarist that was on our record anymore so that has changed our sound some. Joey just learned some of the guitar riffs on bass to fill our some of the parts.
6. What would you say was your best show that you have played so far in this band?
Oh man! My favorite show so far was at a house in college park, MD. It was the last show for an amazing band Boy in the Well. (RIP) Sweaty basements and good company are always the best!
7. Well when you started the band what were you trying to accomplish? Just play music, or have an outlet of expression? Or were you just bored.
All of the above!! I remember seeing Pianos become the Teeth in 2006 or something like that and was just blown away with how much emotion and feeling they had. I wanted to feel that everyday.
8. So would you say Pianos become the Teeth is one of your stronger influences in the music? What are some more that help shape your music?
Yeah. I love those dudes! The thing that moves me about those guys is their passion for what they create. The guys I write music with are my biggest influence and whatever is going on in each others lives is what we write about because it is a great way to express ourselves in ways we can only do with some strings, sticks, and yelling.
9. How much longer do you see Tigerscout lasting? With such solid tracks, and a good foundation of all of you living in the general vicinity of each other, how much longer do you think you will keep it up for?
As long as our hearts are in it! Forever!
10. Is there anything you want the people to know about your band, or your music? Or something for them to keep in mind when they see you play, or buy your records?
In the words of Michael 'Squints' Palledorous "FOOORREEVVEERR!" We are four best friends writing honest music. Come to a show and hang out. We love new friends! People can give us a listen at tigerscout.bandcamp.com. We have CDs, Tapes, and Shirts here http://tigerscout.bigcartel.com/. If you want to see where and when we are playing a show check us out on our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Tigerscoutband If you want us to get sweaty send us an email! Tigerscoutband@gmail.com
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