Q&A: Over Under Has The Touch of Electricity
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY MADISON EYRE ☆
OVER UNDER IS A BAND THAT WEARS ITS HEART ON ITS SLEEVE. Their passion for music is undeniable, pouring soulfully into every note they create and perform. As a listener, you don’t just hear their songs—you feel them. Their music has a way of pulling you closer to your own sense of self, tapping into deep emotions that might otherwise stay quiet. There’s an honesty in their sound, the kind that reminds you you're alive in every part of yourself.
Brothers and friends since childhood located in SLC, we caught up with the band at Kilby Block Party to discuss the profound experience of performance and the why behind the creation and more about their upcoming album release. Last referred to as “think Radiohead raised under Mountain West Skies”. This band is not just a collaboration of music, but connection, friendship, brotherhood, and raw expression. We start off by diving into what it feels like to perform.
LUNA: What makes you feel at home when you’re on stage?
MAX: Being a unit with the guys on stage.
TAYLOR: Absolutely. Having my blood brothers there with me—noggin to noggin.
DANNY: Reading the vibe is crucial. Once you lock into it and your brain goes on autopilot, you can fully let go and let the energy pull you into the moment. You’re not just playing notes—you’re playing with this shared energy. Every moment feels powerful.
MAX: It’s like the instrument and body become completely synced.
LUNA: With that mind-body-sound connection playing such a huge role in your performances and creative process, can you tell me more about your new song “Memory Lane” and what inspired its lyrics?
MAX: Sure! “Memory Lane” is about growing up. I’ve gone through so many phases—almost like living different lives. Looking back, I did a lot of dumb things I used to beat myself up over. But as I’ve gotten older, I don’t feel the urge to be hard on my past self anymore. It shows I’m growing and becoming a different person. Through that growth, I’ve found a new connection to myself.
LUNA: Isn’t it nice getting older?
TAYLOR: I’m loving it. It feels great!
LUNA: Do you all tap into your inner child or a sense of play when performing?
MAX: Definitely. Especially with the guys. We’ve all grown up together—we’ve known each other for over a decade. Plus, with the brothers in the group (Taylor & Jaiden, Danny & Patrick), it brings us way back. We were basically kids when we started playing.
TAYLOR: I remember playing in the sandbox with these guys!
LUNA: How did the band come together?
MAX: We became fast friends when we started a band together at Viewmont High School called Wheatgrass.
TAYLOR: Jaiden and I have been playing for a long time as brothers. I remember the first time he set up a drum kit.
JADEN: I was going to play bells, but then Taylor got me my first drum kit, and I still play it today!
PATRICK: I started on the fiddle playing with my brother, and it’s been amazing to grow that musical relationship with him. The band has made that bond even more special.
LUNA: What kind of message or connection are you hoping to create with your audience?
MAX: We want people to forget their worries when they come to a show. Leave all their stress at the door—whether it’s rent or life outside that space—and just take it easy.
TAYLOR: Yeah, and to feel connected.
JADEN: For me, the biggest thing is the relationship. As people we try to communicate with words to connect in the same way a song can make you cry. We’re trying to express that feeling, and when people hear it, the music speaks to them.
LUNA: The music is physically felt—each note electrifies the audience’s bodies. What does it feel like in your bodies to be on stage?
MAX: Right after the show, Danny said, “It’s electric!” It’s like grabbing onto live electrical wires.
TAYLOR: It feels like butterflies in your gut—like riding a rollercoaster.
JADEN: Some of the best moments feel like we’re back in the basement practicing. It’s funny because while we always want to get out and play shows, performing is really about getting back to that basement feeling. Sometimes it’s a trick to get my brain back to that place of home so I can play my best.
LUNA: Can you tell me more about your upcoming album?
TAYLOR: We’re super excited! We have nine songs coming out, produced with Greg Downs in Logan, Ut. We’re really lucky to work with him—he’s fantastic.
MAX: Greg has taught us so much about music and being better humans. One of my favorite parts about working on this album was his partner Miranda’s zupa toscana soup that could knock the tightest of socks off.
TAYLOR: Compression socks? No problem—it’s the best soup!
MAX: We’re incredibly thankful to them. This album will double the number of songs we have out there. We’re really excited to share it with the world.
