For The Foxes

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“The band’s harmonies develop a rhythm that lures listeners into its latticed patterns and wavy swells in a most beguiling way.” -Susan Frances

Nick Dungo is the frontman for the band For The Foxes. In this interview he tells you how to write songs tailored specifically for the radio, and to get the major labels and producers wanting to sign you.

Here is a summary of part of the interview:

The Answer
In order to develop a genre or or style you need to have an answer to each single or song on the album.
You want to make all the songs relatable, you don’t want to confuse the listener.

You’ve got to know:

• Who you’re selling to
• What you’re gonna be doing
• What kinda fans you’re gonna have
• You don’t want them to be confused

Once you confuse the listener, it will make them a disloyal fan, or not want to completely back you up because they’re unsure of where you’re going.
You have to know exactly what you’re trying to put across to the fans. Who’s going to be listening to it, and can they understand it on the first listen? If they can’t understand it, then you’re doing something wrong. They must understand the hook and what the song is about

The Thread
A certain similar element that intertwines the whole album together.

Analyzing a song
He wanted a “triplety feel” song. Listen to “If You Seek Amy” by Britney Spears.

Intro
• Lofi vocal, chorus, lala
• Shimmery bell
• Electronic bass drums and snare
• Hi-hats bring in triplety feel right off the bat

Verse
• Synth from intro comes down and becomes lo-fi
• Electronic bass drums stay solid
• Timpani comes in but went down
• Main vocals double
• Background vocal comes in the second half of first verse

Chorus
• Solid quarter notes on bass drum and hi-hat
• Snare on two and four
• Synth from the intro is back in
• Higher synth doing accents and mimicking the chromaticized vocal

Extra
• Marking down what noises you hear

Then, apply it to your own songs.

Average person doesn’t know what they hear, they just know what makes them feel good.

The only way to make in this business, is to mimic the best and what the producers are doing. When you present to them a produced set of songs you made on your own, they will lose their [unspeakable]s over it.

Download the mp3 here:
IndieView – For The Foxes – Episode 1

http://myspace.com/forthefoxes