Last month, we caught up with The Interrupters before their show at the Aragon Ballroom and spoke with bassist Justin Bivona and drummer Jesse Bivona. We talked in detail about their new album, In the Wild, which comes out August 5th on Hellcat Records. We discussed what it was like writing during the early stages of the pandemic and how having guitarist Kevin Bivona also serve as producer helped to shape the sound of the record. Additionally, In the Wild features arguably some of the most personal lyrics to date from singer Aimee Interrupter, and it’s ultimately the common themes found in her words that really tie the album together. We also chatted about the band’s experiences touring with Green Day last year, their memories from previous shows played in Chicago and the extensive touring plans they have for this year and beyond.
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Writer: Bill Denker
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