Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
Jordan Rebman - Vocals
Bobby Louden - Guitar
Jake Dorn - Drums
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to Sweet Ascent? How long has the band been around?
Just local jam bands and such.
Jake was in a few serious bands in Wisconsin.
Sweet Ascent has been around for 3 years
What’s the origin of that name and have you changed the band’s name before?
It actually came from two of us misreading a google band name generator! The generator said “Sweet Accent” and both of us misread it as Sweet Ascent, liked it, and thought it had a good meaning.
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?
I(Jordan) do. I write about whatever I am feeling, simple as that. It changes every time, there are things that stay the same but mostly I write how I feel. Our new EP WAR involves a lot more of a concept of fighting for what you want because we had such a rough year where we thought this band would end. I try to always have a positive spin to even my darkest songs. I want people to know if I can find an outlet then they can too.
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you’re making?
I adore Beartooth, The Color Morale, and Twenty One Pilots so much right now. I know very different ha. We listen to so many different genres and love so many different kinds of music. I just love any band that seems genuine in what they do.
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
I saw Every Avenue on Warped Tour in 2011 and looking back the way that band just seemed to love what they did inspired me so much. Every concert I go to I see things I either want to do or swear I never will do. I’m a student at shows. I don’t jump, I study, but trust me I am having the time of my life while doing that.
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, ect …
I change my clothes… that’s about it. If I do a bunch of preshow stuff I psych myself out. I like to be calm, but once I set foot on stage the animal is set free. I don’t stand still ever, none of us do. I guess before load in I usually walk the stage a few times and see what I can and can’t jump on if that counts!
What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?
That’s such a tough question. I think for me overcoming the obstacles we have to get to where we are now is huge. We lost a lot of members and that nearly crushed us. Touring the whole country was always the dream and we’ve done it. So many bands never get to do that so that’s pretty cool
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
A Day to Remember
All Time Low
Guns N Roses
Foo Fighters
Katy Perry
Ya know the usuals.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Love people, love life.