North Park, recognizable by its vintage welcome sign affectionately draped over 30th Street on University, has gained significant notoriety as an emerging mecca for art enthusiasts and exceedingly talented musicians, though it remains tucked away alongside Balboa Park, outside of downtown San Diego. It was within this shiny spot on the face of San Diego that we were able to sit down and chat with the boys from Writer, one of North Park’s finest musical products.

Spending some time with Andy, James, David and Dagart gave us increased insight as to why they making such waves in the San Diego music scene. The band is relatively young, originating in the Spring of 2006, but they have gained the loyalty of a very dedicated grass-roots following that has seemingly blossomed into an eclectic crowd that pack their shows. Like the town that produced them, the guys from Writer have a very ‘real’ feel to them. They write music with meaning, they share beers with friends and fans after shows, they put their hearts into every performance and put on captivating shows.

We had to start off by inquiring about the name, ‘Writer’ and its subtle obscurity. Its almost what you would see on a business card as a title, although I doubt many writers have business cards. Does the name carry any specific story or renowned meaning?

It’s completely absurd but totally fitting in a couple of ways: yes we write songs, lyrics, emails, and rent checks. So do a lot of other people we know. It’s just another band name that we really liked and thought would be perfect for the music we write.

Writer- Anymore

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Biologically speaking (though I am not a scientist), there is some brotherly love in Writer. Andy and Jayme, as brothers, have you always enjoyed musical family fusion? Have your musical endeavors ever led you away from one another only to find you back playing together again?

Although we played in separate bands all through high school it always seemed to work a little bit better even when we were just playing Weezer covers in my bedroom… guitar and drums, and thats it. We were recently asked how our song writing process goes and it came out as we just end up telling each other how to play each other’s instruments and how the songs should sound.

Andy, could you endulge us as to an explanation for the “Dracula Sucks” signature sticker on your acoustic guitar that even makes its way onto the album cover of Blood Drops?

A friend found that sticker at a thrift store in Hawaii. I liked the way it looked and asked him if I could have it.

Other than playing some much demanded shows this summer, is there any studio time on the calendar?

We recently recorded a few songs, start to finish, at Earthling Studio with Mike Kamoo. I think soon we are going to take some time off from playing shows to sit around and tell each other how to play each others instruments and hopefully come out with some new songs to record. That will happen in September…. the first month off from playing shows in a long long time.

In San Diego, whats your favorite restaurant? Place to get a coffee? Place to get a record? Place to mellow out?

I love the Whistle Stop, Spacecraft Gallery, Krakatoa, El Camino for taco Tuesday, and the Casbah.

Writer- Start A War

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There you have it, the boys from Writer. After they take some time in the studio, you can be sure the Muffin will have their new release when it drops. Thanks also to a good friend of mine and of The Muffin, Blair Robb, for cruising along and snapping some killer pics.

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