The Silvers
Brilliant artist and entertainer The Silvers taps into a compelling vibe to create an original blend of pop alchemy. It's little wonder why the radio single 'Blame It On Love' is racing up the charts.
ALEXIS: When did you first get that feeling that your music career was gaining momentum?
THE SILVERS: It has been a gradual building of momentum for us. We started in 2014 with one album and have built on that with one new 14 original songs album and one new 6 songs EP every year since. What is most gratifying was to get our single, "Blame It On Love" in the top 5 of iTunes singles in the US, UK and Canada in 2019.
ALEXIS: Is there an underlying theme to your latest single 'Blame It On Love'?
THE SILVERS: Yes, I suppose. Our animated video has no dialog, but it shows how a love potion can make a little crab fall in love and do the craziest things. I mean, have you ever done something stupid because of love? I sure have!
ALEXIS: Does this theme connect to all of your recent musical works?
THE SILVERS: No, it doesn't really flow through all our songs on the "Rushmore" album. The rest of the album's a little more nostalgic even though "Blame It On Love" is the opening track.
ALEXIS: What is the quirkiest thing about you as an artist?
THE SILVERS: I think it's my voice. I don't have a typical rock musician's voice. In fact, I used to hate hearing myself. But after 4 albums and 3 Eps, I am getting used to it! (laughs)
ALEXIS: When do your musical ideas come to you?
THE SILVERS: I get ideas all the time in the strangest places. One of the songs on our "Soul Surrender" album came to me while I was walking the dog. And "Nothing Lasts Forever" on our Rushmore album came to me while I was walking the golf course. The music for "Cross The Line", which is also on Rushmore, came to me as I was waking up one morning. So ideas can come from anywhere at any time . The trick is to be sure and have something close so I can record the idea before I forget it!
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ALEXIS: In addition to music, what are your other passions or interests?
THE SILVERS: Well, golf is one of my newest interests. I have always liked snow skiing and water skiing. But golf is sort of consuming me at the moment.
ALEXIS: What change or changes would you like to see in the music industry?
THE SILVERS: I would like to see successful musicians spend more time helpng indie artists get started in the industry. There is such a huge learning curve, and I think there is room for all sorts of music, it's just finding the right way to promote it. So I think those who have succeeded should do more to find good indie music.
ALEXIS: As you were growing up, what is one of your best memories associated with music?
THE SILVERS: I used to love 50's music when I was taking piano lessons because they were so easy to play and improvise on. But when I heard the Beatles, that was it. My friend and I had planned to see them in Chicago in what turned out to be their final year of touring, but my mom talked me out of it. She told me I could go next year! So I missed it by that much!
ALEXIS: What is your proudest moment in your music career to date?
THE SILVERS: I have had a lot of proud moments thanks to music. But I would have to say in 2014 when the precursor band to the Silvers, Silver Laugher, was inducted into the Iowa R&R Hall of Fame. That was pretty special.
ALEXIS: What new music do you like?
THE SILVERS: Surprisingly, there is a lot of new stuff I like. Indie Artist Oliver Sean is a good one. Clean Bandit, Mayer Hawthorne, Ed Sheeran have some nice stuff, and there's even a cute rap song called "Good Day" by Gred Street that I think has a great groove. There were a couple of songs by Foster the People that are really nice, and Empire of the Sun has a few good tunes.
ALEXIS: Which musician would you like to collaborate with most?
THE SILVERS: I would LOVE to collaborate with Paul McCartney if he was ever open to it. But I would be open to almost any famous musician if they approached us.
ALEXIS: Are you working on new material now? If so, is it in a similar vein as your latest single or a radical departure?
THE SILVERS: I would say the new music we are working on is a little bit like what we have been doing. Our "Change Of Seasons" EP is due out in December with all the Christmas songs we've released as singles since 2015 plus a new one for 2019. Then we have 8 demos ready for our spring 14 song album which has yet to be named.
ALEXIS: Sounds good. Congratulations on your success thus far! Wishing you much luck and prosperity in the year ahead!
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