MC: What has GLBD been up to lately?

phillip: “Well, just recording but it is finally coming to an end and re-issue of the first CD will begin print next month with 3 new tracks that we are excited about. The release will follow up with a video, an official site, and tour. Plans for us are very big. 2009 should bring GLDB to world Goth community in a major way. We are very confident.”

MC: GLBD has a truly classic lineup: Reverb TV, Necrodolly, Stone 558! How did you get together?

phillip: “Reverb Tv and Necrodolly performed with Human Drama at the Whiskey A Go Go in Hollywood many years back and we became friends…Stone 588 guitarist is friends with my bass player and we just hooked up on my ideas.”

MC: The foundation of your music is definitely from the “classic” Goth era. I think this is interesting because GLBD formed in 2004, when a lot of new Deathrock bands were emerging, but not a lot of people were drawing on, say, the Sister’s era. In certain quarters, people say that the classic Goth sound is “passé” , but I think bands like GLDB are living proof that this isn’t so. You show that it is indeed possible to built on the classic elements and synthesize them into a modern, relevant sound. After all, it was popular then because it was good music, and it’s still good music! What are your thoughts?

phillip: “Most definitely, my view is the same and was exactly the thought process going into the GLDB concept back in 2004. the classic elements have always been basic rhythms and melodies with not a whole lot going on…it gives room for less creativity (yes, I said less creativity) so you have to really focus on the hooks since there are usually only 8-16 tracks in a song as apposed to the new styles that probably level 24-40 tracks just to make a song. So, bass lines are very important for the mood and drum rhythms are basic and just keep the whole theme together (not much going on) guitars are very simple to keep the mood and all these simple elements allow me to focus on the lyrics and vocal tracks. So far, everyone seems to like the GLDB formula that has heard us.”

MC: Anyone who has read some of my tirades about electro may be surprised to hear that I see nothing inherently wrong with it, just the execution in some cases. Like many of the classic bands, GLBD shows that you can have electronic elements that enhance, and do not overpower the spirit of the music. Was this a conscious development of your music, or just how it evolved naturally?

phillip: “this was an actual conscious development as to not overpower anything and to just keep the mood and elements of classic Goth music. You can hear basic electronic ideas with not really much going on in the song “slim float” which is a real good example of this.”

MC: GLDB has balanced “dance” elements with the more atmospheric songs. I think this is the best of both worlds. A lot of bands seem to get obsessed with having an album full of dance floor hits, but I think this is unrealistic and sort of stifles the possibilities of an album. What do you think?

phillip: “Most definitely! The album feel and concept should always be the main focus for a band or artist unless you are a computer bedroom dj playing with software after school or work. There is nothing wrong with an all dance floor hit release of any kind, I personally love it! But bands and artists should stick to what an album should be about which is a concept…all the songs should flow together and the album should reflect a meaning. Dancing to songs off an album is just repercussions of good rhythm and melody in the songwriting.”

MC: How do you create your music? Do the songs evolve, or spring from single concepts?

phillip: “My favorite question! They are all single concepts. They are contrived from my own real experiences in the Goth world. Views that stem from dead girls and ex’s and being in and out of the clubs for many years. Some songs are just my own way of getting out my own pains and views on others like the song “shallow narrow” being a good example of this.”

MC: How can fans get your music?

phillip: “For now Myspace and Soundclick and download. But the real deal cd and itunes/rhapsody/amazonmp3 gig will be next month along with the official site and video and tour info.”

MC: I love the songs “Jane” and “Kristeen”. Are there any storied behind them?

phillip: “this will take a while…Kristeen is about someone I knew a long time ago that was very sad and i cant really talk about it unfortunately but I hope everyone gets there own interpretation from it.

The song Jane is about another girl I knew that was very sad and the lyrics speak for themselves. But mostly, I think many girls can relate who have been down the dark path, so to speak. I felt the need to write a song about it because i know a lot of sad dead girls. it was my way of saying I understand.”

MC: How has the internet worked for you, getting exposure and reaching fans? Do you think sites like Myspace and Soundclick enable bands to effectively bypass the traditional routs of signing with a record company, etc.?

phillip: “Well, I used to think that. The internet is very powerful but sometimes even if not for money, a reputable record company can save you a few years of beating the pavement and the internet waves.”

MC: What is in the future for GLDB? Are any tours planned?

phillip: “Most definitely! Touring in 2009 should have us at some of the famous festivals and we are looking for bookings at great venues with others and some headlining if the video helps us take off.”

MC: Is there anything else you’d like to add? Thanks so much for doing this interview!

phillip: “Of course! Just to thank everyone and yourself for the interest in GLDB and we plan to keep up what we are doing and look forward to new material and more albums and tours on into 2010-11 and we will go from there.”

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