So far, what do you think has been some of the bands biggest accomplishments? Most recently, being asked to open for the Rolling Stones was a huge milestone for us and an amazing affirmation that we are on the right track. And it continues to grow and change, because we keep striving to get better and bring it harder. The live part of WALK THE MOON (which we consider to be the most important) has evolved into this Godzilla of emotional dance parties. How do you think the band has grown since your debut album, “I Want! I Want!”? What about the group dynamics? Since the release of our indie album back in 2010, we’ve played – who knows – maybe a thousand shows. And we call it the dork anthem because it harkens back to songs like “Jesse’s Girl” and “Just What I Needed”, these half-campy, totally awesome rock jams that spoke to the hopeless romantic in all of us. Can you elaborate on that? Lyrically the song is based on a true story, a real encounter with a girl at a club in LA. Where did the inspiration for “Shut Up And Dance” come from? I have read that you have called it a dork anthem. I think everybody deals with that struggle from time to time, if not throughout their whole lives. In our case, Shut Up is all about being able to let go of your worries and fears and seize the moment.
We are workaholics! “Shut Up And Dance” has become such a mega smash! What do you think it is about the song that people love so much? Did you know that it was going to be so successful when you were creating it? Besides a great hook and a great vocal, I think any popular song has got to have a lyric that’s relateable and emotional. When we’re not on tour traveling by bus, we often find ourselves doing this – play a show, fly the next morning, play that night, fly the next morning, etc. We’ll play there tomorrow and hop on an early flight the next morning to Chicago for the Lollapalooza festivities. Just before they headed to play at Lollapalooza, All Access caught up with the guys of Walk The Moon to chat about their hit song, “Shut Up And Dance” and Much More! Enjoy! Thank you so much for your time! Where does this interview find the band today? Generally, what’s a typical day like for the group? Today, we are on a plane to New Orleans. It includes their biggest single to date, “Shut Up And Dance”. Their most recent album and second major-label collection, “Talking Is Hard” was released in December 2014 via RCA Records. Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman andĮli Maiman make up the pop-rock group, Walk The Moon.