Interview & Photos By: Chapin Patel
I had the chance to chat with Wolf & Bear about challenges they’ve faced together, their latest single, Deleto and their hobbies outside of music.
The band consists of:
Marcus Cisneros - Vocals
Tyler Watt - Vocals
Cameron Nunez - Guitar
Joshua Unitt - Guitar
Tim Feerick - Bass
Jacob Koval - Drums
1. Your 1st Full Length record “Everything is Going Grey” was a 2017 effort that really put you guys on the map. Generally did that record live up to what you all wanted it to be?
CN: I think it came out great with how unprepared we were it lived up better than I thought it would!
MC: I definitely agree with the hardships we were going through at the moment from losing two members. It came out much better than we could have anticipated.
CN: We learned a lot!
2. Your new single “Deleto” which was released in late February of 2019. How has the online reception been from the fans?
TW:I think it’s been really great with how its been a softer release than what we normally do!
MC: It’s been good to change it up, but at the same time stick to our Wolf & Bear sound. Don’t be afraid to get funky with it!
CN: I feel it’s not too far different from our other songs on the album especially like Catch and Release and Everything is Going Grey.
3. Songs can have multiple meanings whether intentional or not but what does “Deleto” mean to you all individually?
CN: For me it’s a toxic relationship and the constant struggle of I don’t know if I want this or not, and over coming familiarities.
MC: For me it’s knowing someone is already bad for me but struggling to know if it’s right.
TW: Same
4. Can fans expect this sound to continue in a new record?
TW: No I don’t think so but we're always open.
MC: We don’t know where the music gods will take us.
CN: Only time will tell.
5. Do you have plans to release a new record this year?
MC: We can’t say yes or no, we have to keep the suspense.
TW: So maybe?
CN: Yes
6. What sorts of things are you doing differently from your last record compared to this new one that’s in the works?
TW: Having full demos completed.
MC: Utilizing our time better instead of being on a time crunch.
CN: This will be the first time we will be writing with a full line up as well.
7. If Wolf and Bear could endorse a brand (Snacks, alcohol, stores and or clothing) what would it be?
TW: JUUL, Taco Bell, FromSoft, Modelo
CN: Blizzard Entertainment, Amy’s Vegan & Vegetarian Products, Walrus Audio.
MC: The Raider Nation, Cannabis endorsement, endless weed as long as its fire.
8. Favorite restaurant here in Anaheim?
TW: Disneyland since I know of nothing else here.
9. What sorts of hobbies do you all involve yourselves in outside of music?
MC: I have so many. Football, basketball, just sports in general. Playing cards. Keeping up with current events.
CN: Playing games and hanging out, I don’t have many other hobbies. Music takes a lot of my time.
TW: EVERYTHING. Honestly I do so much all the time. Traveling, Skateboarding, Music festivals.
10. A majority of your band is DIY what sort of advice could you give to bands that are following a similar path?
CN: Invest in your recordings and take your time writing songs that you want to hear.
TW: Basically invest in your band the way you would want to start a company.
MC: Don’t be afraid to take chances.
You can listen to Wolf and Bear here as well as Spotify which is linked below.