Figuring it all out with Public Figures

What’s life looking like in the Public Figures universe at the moment?

Things have been pretty wild in the PF universe lately which has been super exciting! We’re so grateful for all the support we’re receiving from all over. We’ve been busy writing on new music and we can’t wait to share what we’ve been creating. Lots of fun things on the horizon.

Your EP is called Figure It Out! Now that it’s out in the world, do you feel any closer to figuring it?

Unfortunately figuring out is a life long process it seems! Which is also what makes life worth living. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, new challenges and hurdles often seem to come along. But with the right attitude and support that’s where you truly find yourself growing and experiencing all that life has to offer. Maybe we’re not meant to Figure It Out!

Once you started taking Figure It Out! around the country, was there anything about the response that surprised you?

The response has been so awesome and we’re so stoked that people are getting behind it. We’ve been so lucky to be able to take it on the road and there’s lots more to come. It’s been especially cool to see all the divas young and old coming up to us after shows and expressing how much they loved the show and what we stand for. Meeting everyone has been the true highlight of touring so far.

Speaking of touring, The Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival is fast approaching. What are you most looking forward to about the festival?

Yes! Stoked to be headed to Adelaide for the first time as a band. Can’t wait to catch Speed and Tropical Fuck Storm for sure and perhaps eat some classic BBQ.

Festival crowds are often a mix of long-time fans and people who’ve wandered over out of curiosity. How do you pull people into the Public Figures world when they’re encountering it for the first time?

We love to bring the energy at our live shows which hopefully can entice some first time listeners, keep it loud, keep it raw. Best part of the live music experience is when you’re able to let go of all the external things in life and be present in the room with the band and the rest of the crowd for the 30-45 minutes of the set.

This festival is all about beer and barbecue, so if you had to create a Public Figures beer, what would you call it—and what would the label promise (or warn people about)?

Hmmmm we’d have a “Cut It Out” Lager and the label will have a warning about how good it feels to consume something authentic. Cut out the noise cut out the crap and enjoy a classic Lager. Hahaha I don’t know something tongue and cheek!

Craft beer and independent music both seem to thrive when people decide to do things their own way. Do you see any similarities between those worlds?

Yeah like any venture – DIY is always best. Once the corporate world takes over or tries to copy whatever the independent people have been doing for years. Things quickly become boring and worse than ever.

Has touring changed the way you think about food or drink at all, or just made you more desperate for something decent?

Oo yeah! When you’re on the road you’re always searching for the good stuff. Sometimes it can be hard. So when there’s a place that has something good to offer, you feel like you’ve hit the jackpot!  We always ask  friends for some good recommendations too that helps! Truck stop meals get tiring pretty quickly.

What’s the next chapter for Public Figures looking like?

Lots of new music. Continuing to build the Public Figures world and super excited to play lots of shows along the way! Stay tuned.