Im Interview mit BLITZ UNION

Festivalstalker: Wenn jemand BLITZ UNION zum ersten Mal hört – warum sollte es genau das Album „EVOLUTION“ sein?

Schtorm: I’d say it is more accessible album to wider audience and there are catchy songs like „Evolution“ or „Mars“ that suck you in right away and where you can easily relate to the topics. Overall the topics and the album are well connected together.

Festivalstalker: „EVOLUTION“ ist ein sehr programmatischer Titel – was genau entwickelt sich bei BLITZ UNION auf diesem Album?

Schtorm: The album took 4 years to produce and a lot happened in the world by that time as we live very fast. So on one hand the sound, production and songwriting is a bit more advanced than on album „Absolution“, but also it refers to the technology how fast it evolved and how negative impact it has to humanity in general.

Festivalstalker: Der Opener „Evolution“ setzt den Ton für das Album – warum war dieser Song der perfekte Einstieg?

Schtorm: It sums it up pretty well what’s going on with this fast world. It’s look machines are taking control of our lives too much. Only if you imagine how big impact has social media, the algorithms and basically the social engineering behind it on our lives… we’re entering the age where these things will be automated by AI. We want people to not forget, what is like to be a free human being.

Festivalstalker: „Your Body“ ist direkter und körperlicher – wie wichtig ist Sinnlichkeit auf diesem Album?

Mark: It’s hard to say. We don’t focus on any specific feeling or type of excitement. For us, the most important thing is that the listener feels something – what exactly? We leave that up to them.

Festivalstalker: Gab es Songs, die sich während der Produktion komplett verändert haben?

Schtorm: song ,,Say No To Nature“ was definitely a tricky one. Message remained the same, there was a clear picture of it. But arrangemets changed a lot, not just tempo, but there were orignally half-time beat verses with different vibe and instrumentation. Also the heavy „Chorus A“ techno part wasn’t in song at all, it used to be only kinda soft build up. But we felt like we want to experiment here.

I’d say F.O.T.C. – there we had a several versions of the song but weren’t quite happy with it and didn’t think it would make it into the album at all at first. Then we invited producers Nero Scartch and ZARACZ to help us with the production. That way we could finally finish the production of it and then send it to mix/master to Dino Medanhodzic in Sweden.

Festivalstalker: Welcher Track hat euch produktionstechnisch am meisten herausgefordert?

Schtorm: I’d say F.O.T.C. – there we had a several versions of the song but weren’t quite happy with it and didn’t think it would make it into the album at all at first. Then we invited producers Nero Scartch and ZARACZ to help us with the production. That way we could finally finish the production of it and then send it to mix/master to Dino Medanhodzic in Sweden.

Festivalstalker: Wie viel von euch persönlich steckt in den Lyrics?

Mark: Since our songs are mostly about global themes, there isn’t much space to show our individual personalities. However, whether we like it or not, our personal feelings, fears, or desires always reflect in the music. I think that’s the magic of art in general—it always shows the uniqueness of every person.

Festivalstalker: Wenn ihr „EVOLUTION“ mit drei Begriffen beschreiben müsstet – welche wären das?

Mark: diverse, ironic, playful

Festivalstalker: Gibt es ein zentrales visuelles oder inhaltliches Konzept für die kommende Tour?

Mark:Since this tour is for the new album, all the visuals and the style will match the album’s art design. Fans can look forward to new songs performed live and a brand-new show.

We can’t wait already!

Festivalstalker: Auf welches Lied freut Ihr euch, am meisten, Ihn endlich Live spielen zu können?

Schtorm: Regarding the album „Evolution“, I’d say ,,Mars“, that’s burst of energy and very positive vibes. But I also think, from ,,Absolution“ album, song „Hotel India Victoria“ is kickass and shares similar energy and excitement.