Artist Profile: Iris Drive
Want to listen to Iris Drive while you read about them? Tune into their Bandcamp.
Name:
Iris Drive
Hometown:
Lake Stevens, WA
Current City/Neighborhood:
Bothell, WA
Your CRAFt:
Rock band
Years doing your craft?
4 years as Iris Drive
How did your rock band first get started?
The three founding members of Iris Drive have been lifelong friends since pre-school. They have each played music together and apart over the years, on again and off again. They had been in other bands before the solidification of Iris Drive occurred in 2018/2019 with the writing and recording of their first album, Bridges in Nashville, TN.
Courtesy of Iris Drive
Favorite Artist(s) and/or Inspirations?:
The group is influenced by 1990s Seattle rock. We are inspired by musicians, artists, and anyone that inspires themselves to be a Linebreaker at what they choose to do, like Jason Webley.
Favorite Piece You've Created?
We have three studio albums that we are very proud of:
Bridges
Loved and Lonely
Sacred and Scarred
What’s the most challenging part of being an artist?
Being a group of artists, we enjoy the challenge of collaborating on ideas to create a product that represents all of us.
How can people be supportive of the arts?
Pay attention to local artists. There is a ton of talent that doesn’t make the mainstream platforms. Today more than ever.
What is your favorite place in Everett to eat?
Lombardi’s
Favorite place in Everett to hang out?
WickEd Wine Social Club
Iris Drive playing at WickEd Wine Social Club // Courtesy of Iris Drive
Favorite quote and/or words to live by?
Be a Linebreaker. This is one of our songs. About pushing yourself toward your goals and aspirations.
What's next for you?
We are enjoying playing the music that we created over the past few years. We are getting our songs out there and engaging with people in our communities with our music.
Where can people purchase or see more of your art?
We are on all major digital platforms: iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, etc.. We also have albums in vinyl format available on our website www.irisdriveband.com and our bandcamp site.
Bonus: Matt Miniken of Iris Drive recently started an internet radio station called RHRN Radio, which stands for Right Here Right Now. It is devoted to playing local current artists and covering local current events. Click below to check it out.
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