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I Prevail Interview .

Brandon Harris: What inspires you? What other musicians helped you all craft your style?

Steve Menoian: We all come from different backgrounds and have our own unique tastes, but we knew going in we wanted to both mix melodic and heavy elements into our music. The main influence we all shared was A Day to Remember. Those dudes are pioneers. We took a different direction in incorporating electronic/synth elements and a little more of a rock feel, but that basic style was the foundation.

Brandon Harris: So you all went on the Crossroads tour last summer, how was that? What was most memorable for you?

Steve Menoian: That was a great tour. The turnouts were great and I think we really came into our own as performers. I specifically remember how amazing the other bands were on that tour. Both from a performance standpoint and just as people. Everyone got along and that can really make a tour special and memorable.