Question & answer

By Deepa Sampat

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Tyler Jack Anderson, New York City senior, is the lead singer, guitarist, songwriter and founder of the Lawrence-based band Volunteers. The band’s self-titled debut album, released in 2006, is available on iTunes or through its Web site.

What new things are you working on?

We’re working on a new record, and we’re playing a few shows in March in New York City for some major record labels. We’re planning a tour this summer to the East Coast and West Coast, hopefully.

How did Volunteers form?

I submitted music to KJHK’s Farmers Ball in 2005. I had made a bunch of solo electronic pop music. I got accepted and I didn’t want to play the show by myself with a laptop. I thought that was pretty outrageous. So I formed a band with my friends.

Has music always come naturally to you?

Yes. I have a lot of music in my family. My uncle is a professional trumpet player in New York, and my mom is also very musical.

Where do you get inspiration for your songs?

Everywhere: love, loss, anger, pain, grief, hopes, dreams, wishes.

 

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