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Vice On Victory – Interview – Apr. 6th, 2009

Record Label: Standby Records
Interview Date: April 6th, 2009
Interview Type: Email

How did you come up with the name Vice on Victory? What does it mean?
Simply enough, we just liked the way the letters VoV looked… and then filled in the blanks… and “literally” the phrase Vice on Victory makes no sense… So fans can define it however they would like.

You’re from Ohio, which has been a hotbed for music lately, lots of new bands coming from there. Has it been difficult to get noticed with so many other bands popping up or do you think it’s helpful for you as a band?
It hasn’t been quite as difficult as you would think. Since there are so many, kids in Ohio seem to be very open minded to new music. It also keeps us really motivated to cross boundaries and try new things to stay ahead of the game.

Being a female fronted pop group, do you find that you’re always fighting off comparisons to Paramore? What would you say to someone who would automatically assume you sound like Paramore?
We do get compared to Paramore a lot, but we find it flattering to be compared to such a successful band.
I’d say, “I would hope you could be open minded enough to look past the genders of the band members and listen to the music… you will quickly find that we are extremely different than Paramore”

Could you explain the meaning behind your album title Glitter and Gold?
The term “Glitter and Gold” is just used by us to express our goals as a band and as people… Getting a label, management, and team to back us was our “Glitter and Gold” while we were writing the album… and when we finally met our goal, we thought it was more than appropriate as the title.

As your debut album, what excites you most about the record coming out?
Getting one great big chance to put our hearts and music on the line and see where it goes from there… its so exciting to wait and watch what happens with something that we poured so much of our time and effort into for so long.
It’s also really exciting to hear a fan say “your music made me happy” or “your music changed me”…We love to know that our music means something to someone else besides just us.

Who was the album recorded with? Are there any interesting stories associated with the recording of the record?
It was recorded at Chin Studio in Cleveland, OH with Johnny Burke as our producer.

How did you end up signing with Standby Records?
We sent over a dozen press kits out while we were on tour last summer and after getting no response from almost all of them, a month or two later we got a response from Neil Sheehan saying he wanted us to record a demo at Chin and see how it goes… The demo turned out really well and we signed to Standby soon after.

What are your touring plans for this summer?
Summer tour schedules are still in the making, so for actual plans, we don’t know just yet.. But our goal is to hit the road and stay on it as long as possible.

How did you decide on your sound when you started the band? Did you all have the same style in mind or did it take some shifting to get where you are now?
We really didn’t settle on a style until we recorded the album. We knew what sounded good and what is hot at the moment, but we really didn’t have a sure grasp on an idea. We tried a few different writing styles and just kept experimenting with it until something clicked. We all come from EXTREMELY different musical backgrounds and after mashing those together for a year we figured it out. It was really like a light bulb going off.

If you could create your own tour package to go on the road with, who would be on it and why?
Forever the Sickest Kids… they are so hot right now
Kill Paradise…Since they are amazing live and are our good friends
A Day To Remember…they’re fans would like our heavier material;)

Any additional statements for fans?
We appreciate the support we get from our fans so much. When someone buys our album, or buys a t shirt, or lets us crash at their place after a show, they make it possible for us to do what we do. We owe everything to our fans, and friends, and family, and we want to let everyone know that every chance we get!

<strong>Interviewed By:</strong> Staff