ION INDIE MAGAZINE February 2015, Volume 9 | Page 80

KIKI: Why the name “Innocent Monday”? What does that mean to you?
JAYMI: There are a number of ways you can look at this. People like their weekends and usually look at Monday as
an evil day since it cut off their weekend…LOL…It is more fun as a secret….maybe we will call the next CD, “Guilty
Tuesday”.
KIKI: Why is the band a trio?
JON: We want to keep the adventure of breaking new musical ground in a more simplified format in terms of
instruments. It is very easy to add layers of synth-type sounds to any recording, but more challenging and exciting to
share the songs in their more raw forms…less is always more!
JAYMI: One of the things that I believe we all have learned playing in and around Nashville, is to maintain the integrity
of the song and to do that, we are taking our songs to their basic elements and go as far as we can-even if it means
creating sounds from nowhere with those elements.
BRETT: What I like about the three piece is the synergy and power that a trio can evoke. You can say many things with
a three piece if you know how to say it. The chemistry within a trio is like nothing else; you have to burn and show
your abilities. There is no room for mistakes because each person is exposed, you HAVE to be at the top of your game.
This makes it an interesting challenge.
KIKI: What does it mean for a song to have integrity?
JAYMI: This can be taken on two fronts. The first is musical integrity. What that means, is the instruments need to be
played with skill and ability AND it is always an option to digress from the more standard progressions and ideas,
come up with something new and exciting that suits you, then work those ideas into songs and see what happens.
The second integrity level is the lyric. It is really important to say something with your lyric, not just write a song that
has no meaning or intent. I believe that people are looking for some way to connect to the song and if the lyric speaks
directly to them because it strikes a nerve, it makes a great song.
KIKI: What inspired the song “Cage”?
JON: To answer that question, take the song in the context of the CD and apply it to every broken or manipulated soul
that never gives up on the idea of hope. In the darkest hour, there is ALWAYS a ray of sunshine somewhere, even if it
is a glimmer or splinter. This is a song of encouragement for those who are struggling and no matter what you’re
going through, you have the power and will to overcome. You have a story to tell and there are people who will listen.
“Cage” is about being caught up in time with everything closing in around you. It is not every situation, but it is
something everyone goes through at one point or another.
KIKI: I understand you are readying to shoot the video to accompany the upcoming global release of your single
“Cage”. Can you tell us what to expect? Will the color “pink” be featured prominently in the video?
JON: We all agreed that black and white is something more tangible, more honest, and true. I always liked the movie,
“Rumble Fish”. It told a story in the most minimalistic way possible-so we borrowed from that idea and are going to
make “Cage” with that concept in mind. Splashes of color throughout, but the majority of the video will remain B&W.
it will show grit and honesty. Being in a cage, is not fun-therefore we will make sure to represent the song accordingly.