Checking In With Electric Touch

One of the coolest things I’ve done recently is getting to know the band Electric Touch a lot better.

It’s a good thing because this is a band YOU need to know.

While the group has a huge following in their native Texas, this is a band that is about to EXPLODE on a worldwide level with the release of their new yet to be named album in 2012. An album that is complete and ready to be heard.

I had a chance to talk with the band about the latest with ET (that’s short code for Electric Touch- you need to know that as well). We spoke of the recent trip to CMJ in New York. I even asked why they have yet to name the new album.

BackstageOL: Guys, it is great to talk with you again. We had a blast with you all at ACL. Did everyone have a good Halloween? Did anyone dress up?

ET: We had a great Halloween..Isaac was a Tricerotops Dinosaur called D.A.D.D.- Dinosaurs against driving drunk (there is a group laugh here).

NOTE: The phone signal broke up, I’m sure there were other “dress-ups”, I just couldn’t hear it. I really wanted to know what candy they got, but I figured we should talk about the band.

BSOL: You just played some shows in New York at CMJ, is it safe to call that the South By Suthwest of the “north”?

ET: YES! But the cool thing about SXSW is that it is the ONLY thing going on in Austin at the time. It’s a little difficult to tell who is with CMJ because they always have “characters” walking around New York. They kind of blend in. Austin focuses in on the music.

I was excited to hear this and could tell the band was VERY loyal to their home state of Texas. That’s a great thing.

BSOL: You all have had quite a year playing at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and the recent Austin City Limits Festival. You’ve met a TON of new fans, how cool is that?

ET: It’s great! We love playing live. Give us a stage and we’ll play. Playing shows like those is like a dream come true for us.

I could really hear the excitement in Shane’s voice.

BSOL: You guys released a new EP “Don’t Stop” on October 18, is that a tease for the upcoming new album?

ET: YES! (more excitement here) We wanted to give our fans a lil’ taste of what we do!

BSOL: Speaking of the new album, when can we expect it?

ET: We are looking at a Spring release. We have been writing songs for this album for a long time and we are ready to let everyone hear it.

BSOL: So, it’s kind of like waiting for that new baby to arrive?

ET: (more laughter) Yes, but this baby has taken two years to get here.

BSOL: Is it a boy or girl?

ET: (even more laughter)

They didn’t give me an answer.

BSOL: Will we hear some of the new tunes at your show this Friday night in Houston?

ET: Oh yeah! LOTS of new tunes! Songs you’ve never heard. We are ready to bring it back to Houston.

BSOL: Awesome! Is there a name for the new album?

ET: (more laughs) You know? We haven’t even thought of that. I guess we should come up with something, right?

BSOL: (I laugh) Yup. You guys have been compared to Kings Of Leon. Is that a compliment?

ET: Oh yes! Those guys have put out some great music and we respect that. To us, that is a huge compliment. We have our own sound, but it’s still nice to be thought of that way. I’ll take that any day of the week.

BSOL: You just shot a video for the new single “Don’t Stop”, when can we see it?

ET: It’s done and it’s great. No, it’s FANTASTIC! You’ll like it.

BSOL: I’m sure I will. In fact, i can’t wait to show it during our Backstage segment on Fox 26. Cool?

ET: AWESOME!

Electric Touch plays the House of Blues in Houston on Friday November 4.

YOU need to be there.

MAYBE you can even help them name their new album.

To get the new Electric Touch “Don’t Stop” click here.