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Abraham:
jacket: Levi’s
trousers. Max Mara
shoes. Dr Martens
Angel:
skirt. JU-NNA
jacket. Bianca Saunders
shoes. Ariat
Momo:
trousers. Bianca Saunders
jacket. YEF Studio
shoes. Wild Wild Western Wear
Boyd:
trousers. Bianca Saunders
jacket. Bianca Saunders
shoes. Wild Wild Western Wear
It’s always a refreshing to add a new artist to your playlist and delve into their discography, especially when their sound is breaking the mold. If you haven’t come across soft rock band Infinity Song yet, then you are in for a sonic treat. Hailing from New York, siblings Abraham, Angel, Israel and Momo Boyd channeled their choir roots into a band that doesn’t sound like anything else on the charts right now. Through their commitment to authenticity, the quartet have managed to translate an air of ambient nostalgia with their sound and visuals. The band is particularly known for their photographic video-style which has been the key to their virality. Their second album Metamorphosis Complete has become a fan favourite, showcasing a medley of genres from folk to gospel. From the tongue-in-cheek Hater’s Anthem to the existential Slow Burn, the band’s palette carries a certain cosy familiarity. As one of Schon!’s 2024 Rising Stars, we had chat with the band while they toured Europe.
How has it been performing for European crowds for the first time?
It’s been a very memorable experience. European crowds have come to our shows with so much passion and excitement. We really feel the love and energy here in a different way than in America.
What is something that surprised you about any of the cities you’ve visited so far?We’ve been really surprised by the food in all the places we’ve visited. We’re trying a lot of new dishes and it’s very different style of cooking than we’re used to back home in New York City.
Are there any challenges touring with your siblings?
Sharing a van and hotels rooms for a long period of time can be tiring for anyone. We have different sleeping habits and morning routines, other than that it’s been pretty peaceful.
What made you decide to make a band together?
Our parents raised us in a household full of music. We grew up singing together in our dad’s choirs. He would teach at church and after school. When we became teenagers we wanted to start something for ourselves and make the kind of music we wanted to experiment with so we started a band.
Is there a song, artist or album that defines your childhood?
The genres that define our childhood are Gospel, Classical, and Jazz. Artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Pat Metheny, Johann Sebastian Bach [and] Cece Winans.
There aren’t many black rock bands these days which is surprising considering the genre’s history. How do you feel about giving a more diverse representation to soft rock?
We’re really excited about it and we’re the people for the job. We’ve been training our whole lives to make music like this, to write lyrics that tell stories like this, and to perform on stage in our own rock star way. We get better at the genre everyday and are making some of the best music we ever have.
Do you feel that occupying this genre has made people question you or celebrate you?
Celebrate us. We’ve been seen more clearly since taking on the genre of soft rock. We’re bringing soft rock back into the conversation and people seem to be grateful to hear this kind of music again in a fresh new way.
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Angel:
jeans. Bianca Saunders
jacket. Yuhanao.silhouette
Abraham
trousers. RAPHAEL XIE
jacket. JAESTUDIO
shoes. Dr Martens
Momo:
jacket. Diesel
skirt. MISBHV
shoes. Roberto Cavalli
Boyd:
top. AMI
jeans. RAPHAEL XIE
shoes. Wild Wild Western Wear
There’s a difference between making music for fun and for work. Was getting signed all that you expected it to be?
Getting signed has a stereotype that it’s like magic and your life changes over night. It hasn’t been that glamorous fantasy for us. It’s a daily process of building and growing as artists. We’ve learned that making music for fun is the best way to make music but you have to learn how to have fun when you do something all the time with deadlines and outside expectations. The fun of it all becomes a discipline and a choice you have to make. It’s work but we have to remember that it gets to be fun.
How do you think your sound has evolved since your first album?
Our first album Mad Love has a more Pop and R&B sound to it. We were still discovering ourselves as writers and producers yet the songs were very poetic and a work of art. We still sing some of the songs from that album on tour. Now, our songwriting and production style is more poignant and adventurous. We’re going deep in our emotions while also playing on the surface.
If you could describe how the new album Metamorphosis Complete makes you feel, what would you say?
It makes you feel like you’re flying. The harmonies are soaring, the guitars are blazing, and the vocals are stacked. It feels like flying.
Is there a song on the album that you are particularly fond of?
Comedy is a song that we’re all collectively proud of and excited about. It was written and produced by Israel and it’s probably one of his best songs so far. The lyrics are very strong and it has a dramatic theatrical flair to it.
When you are songwriting do you tend to pull from experience or imagination?
Experience, mostly. There’s nothing like going through a heartbreak and pouring your heart out over a guitar or putting it to pen and paper. It’s that process of putting real life into song that makes us the writers we are today. Maybe that will change one day and we’ll be more challenged by using our imagination to create a new kind of story and sound.
Do you have any dream collaborators?
Lots. Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, James Blake, SZA, just to name a few.
Your visuals and sound are very nostalgic. What do you think has led to the virality of your music and social media content?
We grew up in New York City. It’s all about style and aesthetics there so we learned the language. [We] love channeling fashion, film, and photographic style into our presentations on social media. Overall, it’s a commitment to authenticity that makes us stand out the most. We’re not trying to be anyone else, just find more of ourselves. That type of energy is something that New York teaches you to accept and embrace.
Infinity Song‘s sophomore album ‘Metamorphosis Complete‘ and tickets to their ‘Metamorphosis‘ tour are out now.
This online exclusive has been produced by
photography. Claryn Chong
creative production. Clara La Rosa
fashion. Sharufa Yuma
talent. Infinity Song
hair. Tarik Bennafla @ Stella Creative Artists using Redken
makeup. Maya Man @ Stella Creative Artists using Byredo
movement direction. Michael Boateng
photography assistants. Lawrence Hughes + Ava Smith
fashion assistant. Mariama Cherif Diallo
words. Shama Nasinde
