Surviving The Music Industry

A dash of punk with a cup of B-movie Tarantino vibes, and mixed with attitude might describe Blackout Balter's debut LP Animal. As for Phil Cohen though (the MIT grad, former military and pro hockey player, lead singer of the band) we learn that their fan's interactions and reactions make up what Blackout Balter's mantra may be. To enjoy life. Through conversation, we learn the value of education and how that intertwines with Phil's writing for the band. Artistically and lyrically speaking, the band strives to push the boundaries or even perception of rock and roll by calling their personal style, "smart rock and roll". Common themes from Animal include more of an emotional rollercoaster rather than narrative-driven stories that can leave you thinking more and finding something new every time you listen back. You should pay extra attention to the bridges of their songs, by the way. Phil shares their genesis story of the band being discovered by The Killers, how his time in the military in Afghanistan was a li