Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2020 5:06:34 GMT
In This Moment’s imminent seventh album, Mother, is so tightly under lock and key that even frontwoman Maria Brink can’t tell us much about it.
“I’m gonna bring a little heaven/I’m gonna bring a little hell,” Brink alternately croons and snarls on the chorus of their lead single, “The In-Between.” But she revealed to AltPress that “heavy” is just one part of the record, which will expand and reset fans’ expectations for the eye-popping metal squad.
The enigmatic vocalist let us into her mysterious world for a chat about the new record and how their rescheduled tour will likely make 2020 the group’s biggest year yet.
Brink talked to AP about the benefits of meditation and self-medication, women’s role in shaping metal and her total 180–her first solo performance behind a piano.
How would you describe yourself outside of music?
I’m like a cat: I hide in corners, in the shadows. I have dimmers on all the lights in my house. I’m a super-reclusive type of person. I don’t know if the word is “shy,” but I really love my privacy.
Doing what I do, I give so much of my soul, heart and energy. And I like to balance it with my privacy, you know? And I think there’s something so amazing about mystery. It lets your imagination work on the exciting stuff.
You’re a big fan of Nine Inch Nails, who were [recently] announced as an inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
They’re one of my all-time favorites. I have so much respect for [Trent Reznor, NIN mastermind] on every single level. I love his soundtracks. Everything he [does] visually, musically. He’s so intelligent. He’s a big inspiration for me. Hats off to them all day long.
You have a lot of outlets. You sing. You paint. When you’re not on tour and not working on a record, how do you decide what you’ll accomplish that day?
I have a routine. I’m a hard-working woman. I’m a very passionate woman with my work. I could get obsessed with it. Some days I need to make myself stop, honestly. I do yoga. And I meditate.
What’s your self-care regimen on the road?
My bus is all crystals and tapestries everywhere. Candles on the bus and pillows all over the floor. I’m doing yoga [and] meditating. I’m creating a feeling around me that’s peaceful, a sanctuary, even when we’re rolling down the highway. It keeps me centered, and it keeps me whole. I get massages a lot to keep me healthy and strong. I drink a lot of water and smoke my herb.
Smoke, not edibles?
I smoke. You can’t control edibles as much. To me, it’s like medicine. I’ve had really bad anxiety throughout my life. I used to be on all kinds of medications. I’m not on anything anymore. Herb really helps to calm. I’m OCD, and I get neurotic, and I can’t stop. It really chills me out. I’ve actually never tried any other drugs, ever.
What does meditation do for your creative practice?
It helps me to calm, stop and connect. To let go of everything and recenter, like when you have too many apps open on your phone. But then you turn all the apps off and turn it off. I need to shut off. I go for walks in the woods, too. It’s really centering for me. And then I can be healthy and strong. I’m always worried about the people I love, too. I’m one of those women: I love my son, my family and work.
This will be your seventh album in nearly 15 years. In this era, that’s a prolific level of output. Have you been that productive despite being a parent or because of it?
I think my son motivates me to push hard and to be the example, to show him that he can create anything he wants to create. I want to be an example for him. My son’s very artistic, as well. He’s opening an art gallery. I work very hard to balance my personal life and my work life.
And you’ve always had to put bread on the table. You’ve never been able to take it easy for a year.
The problem with this band is: We have this big, giant vision. We’re so passionate about the visual show that we bet all of our money back on ourselves. We really believe in bringing it to that next level [and] making the shows spectacular. We’ve been pushing it all in. And we’re ready to come back now.
How much can you say about the stage show?
It’s a co-headlining tour, but we go last every night. We’re bringing our production. We’re really excited.
“I’m gonna bring a little heaven/I’m gonna bring a little hell,” Brink alternately croons and snarls on the chorus of their lead single, “The In-Between.” But she revealed to AltPress that “heavy” is just one part of the record, which will expand and reset fans’ expectations for the eye-popping metal squad.
The enigmatic vocalist let us into her mysterious world for a chat about the new record and how their rescheduled tour will likely make 2020 the group’s biggest year yet.
Brink talked to AP about the benefits of meditation and self-medication, women’s role in shaping metal and her total 180–her first solo performance behind a piano.
How would you describe yourself outside of music?
I’m like a cat: I hide in corners, in the shadows. I have dimmers on all the lights in my house. I’m a super-reclusive type of person. I don’t know if the word is “shy,” but I really love my privacy.
Doing what I do, I give so much of my soul, heart and energy. And I like to balance it with my privacy, you know? And I think there’s something so amazing about mystery. It lets your imagination work on the exciting stuff.
You’re a big fan of Nine Inch Nails, who were [recently] announced as an inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
They’re one of my all-time favorites. I have so much respect for [Trent Reznor, NIN mastermind] on every single level. I love his soundtracks. Everything he [does] visually, musically. He’s so intelligent. He’s a big inspiration for me. Hats off to them all day long.
You have a lot of outlets. You sing. You paint. When you’re not on tour and not working on a record, how do you decide what you’ll accomplish that day?
I have a routine. I’m a hard-working woman. I’m a very passionate woman with my work. I could get obsessed with it. Some days I need to make myself stop, honestly. I do yoga. And I meditate.
What’s your self-care regimen on the road?
My bus is all crystals and tapestries everywhere. Candles on the bus and pillows all over the floor. I’m doing yoga [and] meditating. I’m creating a feeling around me that’s peaceful, a sanctuary, even when we’re rolling down the highway. It keeps me centered, and it keeps me whole. I get massages a lot to keep me healthy and strong. I drink a lot of water and smoke my herb.
Smoke, not edibles?
I smoke. You can’t control edibles as much. To me, it’s like medicine. I’ve had really bad anxiety throughout my life. I used to be on all kinds of medications. I’m not on anything anymore. Herb really helps to calm. I’m OCD, and I get neurotic, and I can’t stop. It really chills me out. I’ve actually never tried any other drugs, ever.
What does meditation do for your creative practice?
It helps me to calm, stop and connect. To let go of everything and recenter, like when you have too many apps open on your phone. But then you turn all the apps off and turn it off. I need to shut off. I go for walks in the woods, too. It’s really centering for me. And then I can be healthy and strong. I’m always worried about the people I love, too. I’m one of those women: I love my son, my family and work.
This will be your seventh album in nearly 15 years. In this era, that’s a prolific level of output. Have you been that productive despite being a parent or because of it?
I think my son motivates me to push hard and to be the example, to show him that he can create anything he wants to create. I want to be an example for him. My son’s very artistic, as well. He’s opening an art gallery. I work very hard to balance my personal life and my work life.
And you’ve always had to put bread on the table. You’ve never been able to take it easy for a year.
The problem with this band is: We have this big, giant vision. We’re so passionate about the visual show that we bet all of our money back on ourselves. We really believe in bringing it to that next level [and] making the shows spectacular. We’ve been pushing it all in. And we’re ready to come back now.
How much can you say about the stage show?
It’s a co-headlining tour, but we go last every night. We’re bringing our production. We’re really excited.