Nick Hexum Reflects on 311’s History + Looks Toward New Album

311’s Nick Hexum joined Loudwire Nights on Friday (Sept. 27) to look again on practically 30 years of the band’s self-titled album in addition to have fun their subsequent full-length report, Full Bloom, out on Oct. 25.

“It has been a bit bit since we have had new music to have fun,” Hexum instructed host Chuck Armstrong particularly about Full Bloom‘s lead singe — and 311’s first new tune in 5 years — “You are Gonna Get It.”

“I really feel like we’re in a brand new zone…we’re excited in regards to the new album that we made.”

Hexum mentioned the band’s morale is excessive as they prepare for the discharge of Full Bloom.

“After we try this construct and the drop on ‘You are Gonna Get It,’ it is like, okay, that is 311 at its peak.”

Wanting Again on 311’s Self-titled Album

Together with getting ready for Full Bloom, Hexum shared an in depth recollection of the making and launch of 311’s iconic 1995 self-titled album.

“We did report it 30 years in the past, it was ’94,” Hexum mentioned. “Throughout Grassroots, our second album, we did not have a house. We put our meager possessions in storage and we simply lived on the street and we’re simply going to tour till we go gold.”

Although Grassroots did not get licensed gold by the point they have been able to report, Hexum admitted they could not wait.

“We might actually really feel the momentum was choosing up,” he recalled.

“We determined we needed to make a really high-energy, live-sounding album. We recorded the fundamental tracks and saved the songs form of brief and to the purpose as a result of, you understand, the suggestions we have been getting was that our albums did not measure as much as our dwell efficiency.”

READ MORE: Web page Hamilton Says Helmet Knew They Have been Making Distinctive Music In Their Early Days

As Hexum shared his reflection of 311, he could not assist however emphasize what an thrilling time it was for the band.

“There was only a magic power.”

What Else Did 311’s Nick Hexum Talk about on Loudwire Nights?

• Why the band put such an emphasis on touring of their early days — and why he is grateful they nonetheless embody that very same ethos
• What it was like enjoying NPR’s Tiny Desk Live performance
• Why he believes 311’s music has the next calling than simply intercourse, medication and rock and roll

Hearken to the Full Interview within the Podcast Participant Beneath

Nick Hexum joined Loudwire Nights on Friday, Sept. 27; the present replays on-line right here, and you may tune in dwell each weeknight at 7PM ET or on the Loudwire app; it’s also possible to see if the present is obtainable in your native radio station and hearken to interviews on-demand.