RUSH MIDNIGHT



Rush Midnight, better known as Russell Manning of Twin Shadow, is lifting the veil of persona for his first solo record !


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The interview 

You’ve made an utterly amazing EP; can you give us a bit of
background about yourself and how you got this point to your life?

I was raised in Brooklyn, NY and returned to NY after college. I've
been writing songs since high school, but only recently put in 100%.
Having played bass in dozens of bands since I first started, it feels
right to play bass and sing. 

So has making this record been a cathartic experience for you?

When most of your time is spent traveling in a group it can be
difficult to find privacy. When I found time alone on tour I began
working on Rush Midnight…Before I knew it I had 20 songs and my DJ
friends began asking me for the recordings.

How did you choose the name Rush Midnight? I think it suits the music well

Music is an escape, and my songs help me enter an alternate world. My
initials are RM, I'm a night owl and I decided Rush Midnight was the
best name for my alter ego.

So where did you record the album? 

 I recorded parts in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Berlin, Sao Paolo and London.

How much intention do you have when writing songs? Do you really set
out with subjects in mind?

Usually the subject will arrive once I have a progression and a
melody. I like imagining a location, such as a beach or hotel room or
disco, that later inspires both my lyrics and instrumentals.

How does the rest of the band feel about your side projects?

I've been sending George Lewis Jr. demos since I joined the band in
2010. He's been supportive from the beginning and among other people,
he inspired me to release this music

 How has Twin Shadow  influenced you? How your time spent touring
the world with them has found its way into the music?

With Twin Shadow I've been able see cities I've dreamt of. A new
place might inspire a me to write a song, even if I'm there for 1
night. I'll write songs based on people I meet, or places I fall for.

George produced some of your songs,what did he bring to the music?

George's production techniques definitely complement mine…. He knows
how to embellish the hook/chorus of a song so that the listener knows
its the chorus even the first time it hits.

With the LP finished, what happens next for you?

I'm currently finishing my upcoming LP and booking the U.S. and Canada
tour dates. We'll come play in Europe in 2013. You'll hear us on the
radio soon.

"THE NIGHT WAS YOUNG ENOUGH"