Nick Brooks of Queen City Station

We all know how much I love this band, so I'll get right to it. Queen City Station singer Nick Brooks was kind enough to answer some some questions for me, which I will post below. They have a record coming out real soon and the release show for that album is on June 26 in Buffalo, New York so if you live near there: Get to that show. Awesome band, super nice dude, here you go:

BK: First of all, the million dollar question: Why leave It Dies Today, seemingly a band on the rise, for QCS?

NB: Well, i didnt necessarily leave, and i wasnt necessarily fired. Basically there had been talks about finding a temporary replacement for me on some tours while i got my shit together, as i had been in a pretty bad way on the last few tours i did with those guys. That said i said they should find a permanent replacement, and convinced Zak to move home and start QCS with me. Honestly it was probably the best decision i've made and continue to be friends with all the IDT guys including jason, theyre all great dudes.

BK: What kind of music did you listen to growing up, and which of them influenced you to join a heavier band and which of them influenced you to start QCS?

NB: I grew up on rock n roll ie the stones, neil young, beach boys springsteen, rod stewart, then got into punk, which brought me to hardcore, which brought me full circle back to rock haha.

BK: Would you like QCS to have the backing of a label, or do you feel with the state of the music industry that your band is better left to its' own devices?

NB: It might help but we're doing fine on our own right now. we had some label interest but right now we're working out a distribution deal that will get our record in stores and we get all the profit not a label so meh, i dont feel like being in debt to anyone again.

BK: What is the Buffalo scene like? Who are some notable bands from the area we should check out?

NB: Buffalo is pretty awesome, people should check out: rooftops, unwelcome guests, rust belt lights, get back up, the failures union, lemuria, Roger bryan lots more i cant think of right now.

BK: Any plans for extensive touring?

NB: Lots of weekends this fall, we all work right now so we cant do this full time just yet.

BK: How did Queen City Station form and where did the name come from?

NB: The name came from zak and i getting drunk and thinking it sounded cool. ive known zak since i was 13 everyone else either answered and internet add or we've just known for years.

BK: Your singing voice sounds excellent on the QCS songs. How old were you when you discovered you could sing, and what interested you in pursuing a career in music?

NB: I've been in bands since i was 13, im almost 25 haha not most lucrative life decision but i love it.

BK: What is the Queen City Station writing process like?

NB: I'll come up with the base of a song, zak will make it better, then ill write some lyrics and there you go.

BK: What inspires your lyrics? Do you have lyrics all ready to fit to songs or do you have to hear the music first?

NB: Most of the lyrics come together at the last second, but they are all either stories i make up about seedy people, or just personal stuff.

BK:Anything you'd like to say to fans of your band or even to those who haven't heard you guys yet?

NB: Come to our shows, get rowdy, check out our record. thanks so much for the interview.

Thanks Nick!