Meet Futurelust | Band

We had the good fortune of connecting with Futurelust and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Futurelust, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Most men live lives of quiet desperation. Life is a gamble and taking risks in life is a necessary action in order to actualize what you really want. Risk has played a big part in our music endeavors. Even though we are each sacrificing building a career in a more traditional field, we don’t want to look back at our lives in 20 years and regret not pursuing our dreams. Creativity and music is something that comes from within and it would feel as if we were suppressing that inner calling by choosing a safer route in life. Nobody ever did anything worth talking about without taking some form of risk.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
If you think anything in life is easy, then I’ve got a bridge to sell you. Creating art can be both cathartic and mentally taxing. In modern society, one’s love of music and creativity can stand at odds with the pressure to pursue something that is financially stable or “worthwhile” in the eyes of those around you. These are the kinds of intrusive thoughts that many artists wrestle with. While having a plan B can be comforting, we’ve always understood that you are either 100% in or you aren’t. If you view your dream as the only option with no recourse possible, then you will be more driven to actualize it.

What sets us apart from others is the vision we have for our art that dictates every minute detail. Whether it’s in our music, videos, or artwork, we stress all the details in trying to craft a mood, ambience, or narrative for our listeners and viewers. We work hard to not fall into cliches and generic trends. Our influences come from music both old and new and we try to create a sound that is fresh yet familiar.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If only we could be everywhere at once. We’d start the day at Astro Coffee Bar in Boulder and Meow Wolf in Denver. After a quick jaunt to Portland, we’d post up at McMenamin’s for lunch and a round of pool. Later in Athens, we’d hit Clocked for burgers and a show at the 40 Watt. We’d end the night in Los Angeles at Osteria Mozza.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Where do we even begin? There are a lot of people we owe a debt of gratitude to, but first and foremost is Colorado’s own, Matthew Jefferson. Without his sonic wizardry, infectious enthusiasm, and masterful engineering/producing, the Futurelust vision would never have materialized. Without being too cliche, we are very grateful for the support and love of our families. We are also lucky to be products of where we come from. This band hails from all corners of the country and the experiences we’ve had in the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, and the South have all shaped us. We are forever indebted to the artists and musicians that have paved the way and their contributions that have moved us so.

Special thanks in no particular order: Jason Mater, Ivan Rivera, Thann Clark, Jesse Tejeda, Kirsten Curry, Ryan Chisesi, Zoie Rose, Alex Phvzes, Farrah Rhea, Sage, Brother, Peter Perigo, Michael Aripez, Mike Miller, Austin Nolan, Adi Gupta, Lucio Sallouti, Adan Ramos, Handy Mart, La Vista Terrace, the Chabad of Burbank, Muchas Gracias, Clear Lake Recording Studios, Olive Avenue, Black Rock, Killer Burger, McMenamin’s, and everyone at the Taco Bell on the corner of Magnolia & Burbank.

Website: https://futurelustmusic.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurelustmusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurelustmusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@futurelustmusic

Image Credits
Thann Clark, Jesse Tejeda, Adan Ramos, Ryan Chisesi