The vocals of “Interval” are more
seductive than most releases of The Joy Formidable. The song evidences the versatility of the three-member band. Still, the Rock roots of the Welsh band explode
in the bridge that begins around the three-minute mark. Until then, the
percussion is strong, and the guitars are a long distance from being characterized
as timid. But the hook-filled bridge reassures the band’s fans that the foundation
of The Joy Formidable is still built on Rock. Interestingly, “Interval” concludes
quietly, with a sophisticated instrumental arrangement.
The lyrics of “Interval” are included in
this post. The Joy Formidable explained:
“It's a song about change, finding yourself at a juncture in life. It's also about freeing yourself from a situation that leaves you second guessing. Find people that bring you sunshine and love you enduringly. "
Also included in this post is the schedule
of 2021 U.S. tour dates. Among the stops is a November 29 visit to San Francisco.
The Joy Formidable tour will follow the August release of the 11-song album “Into
the Blue.” “Interval” is the third single from the album, which can be
pre-ordered at pre-order thejoyformidableofficial.bandcamp.com/.
The members of The Joy Formidable are
Ritzy Bryan (vocals, guitar), Rhydian Dafydd (bass, vocals) and Matthew James
Thomas (percussion). Bryan and Dafydd grew up together in North Wales. They formed
The Joy Formidable in 2011 and were soon joined by Thomas. They have enjoyed an
eclectic decade together creating a legacy that spans genres and celebrates
their Welsh culture. Now, they split their time between North Wales and what
they consider the closest thing they could find in the U.S. – “In the middle of
nowhere” Utah.
“It's a song about change, finding yourself at a juncture in life. It's also about freeing yourself from a situation that leaves you second guessing. Find people that bring you sunshine and love you enduringly. "
Regarding the video, Ritzy Bryan said:
“The video was made from footage recorded during an impromptu visit to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes in Southern Utah. It’s a gorgeous spot, full of dunes and a constantly changing landscape depending on the weather as huge mountains of sand get blown about in the canyon winds. It felt like the perfect background to a song about change & shifting your own perspective. When you’re in a manipulative relationship, it feels like running through sand. You keep going but you slip and slide and don’t have a firm footing on who you are & where you want to go. This song is about recovering from that, finding your balance & your power again. There was also something incredibly satisfying about throwing myself off an 80 ft dune, the physical rendition of being free and spirited again.”
“The video was made from footage recorded during an impromptu visit to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes in Southern Utah. It’s a gorgeous spot, full of dunes and a constantly changing landscape depending on the weather as huge mountains of sand get blown about in the canyon winds. It felt like the perfect background to a song about change & shifting your own perspective. When you’re in a manipulative relationship, it feels like running through sand. You keep going but you slip and slide and don’t have a firm footing on who you are & where you want to go. This song is about recovering from that, finding your balance & your power again. There was also something incredibly satisfying about throwing myself off an 80 ft dune, the physical rendition of being free and spirited again.”
“Interval” by The Joy Formidable
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Lyrics of “Interval” by The Joy
Formidable
Don't think about it
It’s a crossroad for me
Just look around
It's an interval before I leave
Something's in the way
Something’s in the way
Dragging at my feet
Dragging at my feet
Shifting in the sand
Something that I said
Something that I said
Hit the nerve again
Hit the nerve again
And the nerve is gone
Don't think about it
It's a crossroad for me
Just look around
It's an interval before I leave
If you feel lost
Under bright skies
See through me
Every second chance, every broken word
Feeds the heat
Something's in the way
Something’s in the way
Dragging at my feet
Dragging at my feet
Shifting in the sand
Something that I said
Something that I said
Hit the nerve again
Hit the nerve again
And the nerve is gone
Don't think about it
It's a crossroad for me (And nothing’s out)
Just look around
It’s an interval before I leave
Every step
Barefoot again
Across the edge of me
I've slipped each side
Don’t think about it
It's a crossroad for me
Just look around
It's an interval before I leave
[Repeat]
Don't think about it
It’s a crossroad for me
Just look around
It's an interval before I leave
Something's in the way
Something’s in the way
Dragging at my feet
Dragging at my feet
Shifting in the sand
Something that I said
Something that I said
Hit the nerve again
Hit the nerve again
And the nerve is gone
Don't think about it
It's a crossroad for me
Just look around
It's an interval before I leave
If you feel lost
Under bright skies
See through me
Every second chance, every broken word
Feeds the heat
Something's in the way
Something’s in the way
Dragging at my feet
Dragging at my feet
Shifting in the sand
Something that I said
Something that I said
Hit the nerve again
Hit the nerve again
And the nerve is gone
Don't think about it
It's a crossroad for me (And nothing’s out)
Just look around
It’s an interval before I leave
Every step
Barefoot again
Across the edge of me
I've slipped each side
Don’t think about it
It's a crossroad for me
Just look around
It's an interval before I leave
[Repeat]
The Joy Formidable Tour Dates
11.26 - Seattle, WA @ Crocodile
11.27 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
11.29 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11.30 - Los Angeles, CA @ Roxy Theatre
12.02 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
12.04 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
12.05 - Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
12.07 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club
12.09 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
12.10 - Columbus, OH @ A & R Music Hall
12.11 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Music Hall
12.12 - Washington, DC @ 930 Club
12.13 - Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
12.14 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
12.16 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
12.17 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
12.18 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
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