Like Mike are a pop punk band from Marietta, GA.
Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
Zak Mahoney- Vocals
Billy Willig- Bass/Vocals
Corey Hursh- Guitar
Edward Tumulty- Guitar
Dan Wilson- Drums
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to Like Mike? How long has the band been around?
Me, Corey and Dan have been playing in bands together for years. Our last one was called Beyond The Rise. Billy and Edward were previously in a band called The Final Half. And I think Edward had a brief stint in Word Travels Fast as well as another band.
What’s the origin of that name and have you changed the band’s name before?
Our friend Anthony Founds came up with it. We didn’t like it at first but it grew on us.
Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
All of us have a hand in writing in some way. Edward and Core write the guitar parts. I’ll write most of the lyrics. Billy writes some of the lyrics as well and Dan writes most of his drum parts. Most of the songs are about my ex girlfriends. There’s going to be some songs on our next EP about a topic that’s fun instead of a bunch of serious depressing music. But I’m done writing songs about my ex girlfriends. I’m not a heart broken mess and I’m currently with the most amazing girl ever that I’m completely in love with and who I’m going to marry. So there’s no need for songs about my exes anymore
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you’re making?
Not totally sure. Corey and Edward write the music portion of our songs and I’m not completely sure what all they’ve been listening to. I hear a little Knuckle Puck in it. And I know that Corey’s been listening to a lot of Such Gold. We’ll let people judge that when the new EP comes out.
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
Every member would have a different answer on that. The first band I remember getting super into was Bowling For Soup
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, etc …
Billy gets drunk sometimes
What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?
I would say playing the Atlanta date of Warped Tour
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
I’ll do my best to answer what I think would be everyone’s answer
Bigger Bands: Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, Relient K, The Wonder Years, and Bowling For Soup because they all rule.
Smaller Bands: The Moms, Dear You, and Roamer because they all rule and are some of the coolest guys you’ll meet
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thanks so much for including us on your site!