The Life+Times Of Ra Ra Riot

07.12.2013

MUSIC

Life+Times: Your band started in 2006. This makes me think of some long term boyfriend-girlfriend relationship or marriage and after a while the spark is lost. With touring and this third album, what helps you to keep the energy, excitement, and passion that you had in the very beginning?
WM
: We’re lucky that we get along so well. The four of us, now the original members left, we get along the best. The band’s dynamic is at its best.
RZ
: I think it’s partially luck and relationships, like, working on things. It is also really lucky. There have been so many people that have come in and out and it makes it all the more obvious that the relationship that we have is unique and really special.
WM
: Also, having new music helps.
RZ
: Going on tour with The Shins and The Postal Service and when we’re headlining with other opening bands – there’s always something new in the mix. While majority of the time is us, there’s always other people who sort of distract and bring something new to the table. So it’s not just, like, us all of the time.

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