Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
The founding members of Sea of Trees are:
Sasha - Vocals
Aldrynne - vocals
Sinoe - guitar/vocals
Jerrin - drums
Jesse - guitar
Garrison - bass
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to Sea of Trees?
Originally, four of Sea of Trees' founding members came from a band from San Diego called Atris. Our drummer is a long time friend and has played in several local bands from San Diego such as Sever the Century, Offshore Impact, and Color Til Monday
How long has the band been around?
Since November 2015
What’s the origin of that name and have you changed the band’s name before?
Sea of Trees is a forest in Japan also known Aokigahara or the suicide forest.
Who writes your songs?
Our guitarist Sinoe writes all the skeletons to our songs and then brings them to practice for us to jam over. Then Sinoe, Aldrynne and I (Sasha) write the lyrics.
What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
Our songs vary in meaning. Some take really interesting turns. Mainly, we have very emotional subjects (rejection, heart break, etc) and others political. Our lives and our issues come through strong in our lyrics. We have a lot of stuff to write about so we can see other songs in the future touching up on different topics.
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you’re making?
Our influences include: The Used, My Chemical Romance, Mayday Parade, Dance Gavin Dance, The Number 12 Looks Like You, Chon, Strawberry Girls, letlive., A Lot Like Birds
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
On my (Aldrynne) behalf, I have seen numerous bands play live and when I was in high school I went to a bunch of shows. I wanted to be in a metalcore band and I was influenced by bands like The Devil Wears Prada, Bring Me The Horizon, etc. Nowadays, I'm into post hardcore stuff so I'm inspired by any bands under that umbrella.
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, ect …
For vocals we drink some honey, tea, and some warm water. Our drummer just warms up through playing and our guitarists tend to just be warmed already before we play.
What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?
Sinoe: Its gunna sound sappy but in my opinion its when we jam a new song and it just clicks... on the more extravagant side id say our first and last show with all the trees. (Before Jesse moved to Oregon)
Sasha: I would say a highlight for me has been sharing the stage with so many amazing bands! It has been great getting out there and connecting with our scene.
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
Aldrynne: too many. Definitely Babymetal, letlive., Every Time I Die, and Enter Shikari
Sasha: Honestly I would be super excited to tour with a ton of the bands we have already played with. i.e. Stolas, Hail the Sun, DGD, etc… Dream tour would be us, letlive., Glassjaw and The Used.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
We have an EP coming out soon, it’s currently being mastered. Expect a full length by early next year! Facebook.com/seaoftrees