(Album art by Derek Hagler)
Down at MANIFEST 2016, I had the pleasure of interviewing Todd Keffer II. Founder of No Culture Records.
(1).
Me: So tell us a bit about yourself Mr. Keffer…
Todd: I currently go to Marshall University, I am a Business major, and I love music.
(2).
Me: When, and what age were you when you got the idea to start producing music?
Todd: 2013, and I was twenty years old.
(3).
Me: When did the record lable come up?
Todd: I had just gotten out of a rocky relationship, very depressed time for me; I was at rock bottom.
One day it just came to me. It saved my life, I honestly did’nt want to go through life anymore, until I decided to do this.
(4).
Me: Being a vocalist for Backup Martyr do you prefer Rock over Hip-Hop?
Todd: Old me would’ve said yes, but in the past few years I’ve grown to love them equally.
(5).
Me: Regarding a Sin Revel song, is Gorge the dog, a real dog?
Todd: Yes, and he’s an awesome dog.
(6).
Me: Tell us a bit about Backup Martyr…
Todd: Myself and good friend Wade Milbee started our band back in 2011, we are a two person rock band for now. Though we might actually have a drummer now.
( Todd, Wade, and there new album cover by Derek Hagler. Designed for “Dinosaurs ate my Bible- EP” coming soon)
(Wade Milbee, jamming)
(7).
Me: I’d like to talk about this album: No Culture volume 1: A Society of Dead Wolves and Spoiled Souls, speaking of which what is it like working with Green T?
Todd: (*starts laughing) I’m trying to think of an appropriate way to put this, well he’s the first person i worked and recorded with, it’s a trip.
(8).
Me: Who is this Sin Revel?
Todd: Sam, I can never pronounce his last name, but he is also the drummer for Cricketman.
(9).
Me: What do you think about the Jester, does he have future projects with No Culture?
Everyone is hyped up and relating to this track, “Self Destruct”.
Todd: Yes absolutely, whenever he is ready.
(10).
Me: Wonderful work on the intermissions, who influenced you for this style of chopped up trip beats?
Todd: I don’t consider tuem trip beats but i would say “Everything is Terrible” have influenced me the most.
(11).
Me: What do they stand for?
Todd: They stand for Jim Baker is a fraud him and his 42 buckets.
(12).
Me: After the second intermission those tracks also hyped up fans, will there be future projects with them aswell?
Todd: Yes!!!
(13).
Me: Are there any upcoming shows with the whole group that is on Volume 1?
Todd: No not at this time.
(14).
Me: Would you like to add anything to this interview?
Todd: I would like to change Huntington into a better place with the music that we make.
(Todd Keffer II)
(No Culture & Friends: A Society of Dead Wolves & Spoiled Souls)
Link to this album is below:
Direct link to the album:
http://www.noculturewv.com/
No Culture on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/noculturewv/
No Culture website:
http://www.noculturewv.com/
Wade’s Facebook :
https://m.facebook.com/wade.milbee?tsid=0.8368445090018213&source=typeahead
(Authors Notes)
Had a wonderful time at MANIFEST 2016, it was fun getting to know Mr. Keffer, I see big things coming from him and his Label. Can’t wait to listen to all the new music coming soon. Much love to you all.
Sarah Ann Waldron (SAW)
SAW Art & Poetry 