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Strap in, folks, because we're about to take a wild ride with the latest release from the one and only Tatum Quinn! "Back In Time" is a face-melting, adrenaline-fueled journey through the golden age of rock 'n' roll, and it's an absolute must-listen for any true music lover. If a voice could rip holes in a wall, this artist could make one big enough to drive a truck through.
Tatum Quinn crafted an anthemic, hard-hitting sound that pays homage to the classic rock legends of yesteryear. With soaring vocals, blistering guitar riffs, and a rhythm section that'll shake the very foundations of your soul, this track is a true testament to the power of rock music.
From the moment the opening chords hit, you'll be transported back in time, surrounded by the raw energy and unbridled passion that defined the golden age of rock. Tatum Quinn's voice cuts through the mix with a commanding presence, effortlessly weaving between powerful belts and soulful croons that'll have you pumping your fist in the air.
Let's not forget the instrumentation—the guitars absolutely scream and race all over this recording. The bass rumbles with a low-end fury, and the drums pound with a relentless intensity. Nitrous-infused fills will have you air-drumming along in no time. This music was made to be played loud, to be felt in your bones, and to remind us all why we fell in love with rock 'n' roll in the first place.
Slowing down to just about 90 mph for a second to allow us to breathe, we hear the power and control over the vocals. If these vocals were a car, they would be a Ferrari F8 Tributo, and to keep up with this kick-ass ensemble, we would need one of those. The lyrics are not to be left behind as they are infectious and fist-pumpingly good. So what are you waiting for? Crank up "Back In Time" and let Tatum Quinn and her band take you on a wild ride through the annals of rock history. This is the kind of music that will leave you begging for more – so don't miss out on the latest from one of the most exciting acts in the game!
Check out, stream, and playlist "Back In Time" from Tatum Quinn today!
Wait, there's more!
We caught up with this exciting and emerging artist, for “The Cage” Music Blog, to talk about music and learn more about them.
Here’s how it went:
When did you start making music? Can you tell the fans something they might not know about you that is important to understanding why you create music?
I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember, but I started making music really young as well. My first song I ever wrote was when I was 8 years old. I was bullied a lot as a kid because of my learning disability, Dyslexia. My reading level was and still is very behind, I struggled terribly all through school; I repeated grades and even with all the tutoring in the world, I still barely got out of school. Kids can be really mean. Especially when growing up, so I cried a lot, sang a lot and started writing from a really young age to cope. Although I started creating music as a way for myself to cope, and I still do that to this day, it’s now also turned into a way for me to connect and to be there for others who’ve gone through or are going through similar struggles/challenges like I did. I want people to know they’re not alone.
If you are a duo or a band, how did you form? Please tell us the names of the band members and their roles / instruments.
The band & me really just fell together pretty organically!We’re all friends & we’re all a family! We eat together, we laugh together, we cry together, we get high together. Whatever we gotta do, we do it together.
I met Robbie Groeneveld (lead guitarist + bkup vocals) when I had come back to Montreal from studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. We met at a local jam and I heard this guy shredding on a packed stage, so naturally I was trying to figure out who’s rockin’. I ended seeing this cute guy in the back, far corner of the stage, in a batman t-shirt, looking down at his guitar and absolutely shredding! So when he got off the stage, I approached him (he had seen me sing earlier that night). We exchanged numbers because I needed a guitarist to help me on a project I was planning as well as to start a band. Robbie later introduced me to someone he thought would be a great fit for our band, Devan Meisner (Bass + bkup vocals), AKA: Devey-Bear; & boy am I glad he did because Devan & I instantly clicked as if we’d known each other forever! Not only is he a badass bass player, we also love the same style of music and Devan is a master of the classic Pop-Rock sound, making our music that much better!& lastly our “newest” member, Julian Galasso, AKA: King Julian (Drums & bkup vocals). We actually met through Devan. So Julian & Devan played in a band together years back but unfortunately their band broke up. Luckily Devan & Julian stayed close friends.
Funny enough, Over a year ago I was in pre-production for the “Back In Time” music video, when my drummer at the time backed out of the music video last minute. I had to scramble to find someone who was able to fill the drummer slot in about a weeks time & “Back In Time” is a pretty challenging song on drums, so I wasn’t very optimistic! At this time Julian was looking for some purpose and he’s SO passionate about music, so when Devan said “I know a guy” & we approached Julian for the music video, he was beyond stoked! That experience lead us to fully adopting Julian into the TQ family & the rest is history!
What first sparked the passion for creating music?
Music was always there for me as an outlet to express the feelings I didn’t know how to talk about; But I also grew up in a very musical family. My dad was a drummer, my grandfather was a drummer, all of my brothers were musicians & even some of my cousins are still in the music industry, but in my immediate family I’m the only one still pursing music as a career.
Can you walk us through your songwriting process and where the inspiration comes from for this latest project?
“Back In Time” was co-written with a friend of mine, Ben Alexander. The inspiration behind the song was me getting out of an insanely toxic relationship that I thought was going to break me; But when it was all said and done my feelings were completely opposite. I no longer had anxiety, I didn’t feel jealous or insecure anymore. I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders and that I could finally breath again. It was the most liberating yet terrifying feeling I’ve experience because it caused me a lot of uncertainty. I felt like those 3 years of my life was a complete fever dream. I expressed all of this to my friend Ben and immediately we got to writing. With no hesitation the first lyrics that came out were:“Back In Time to when,You were mine, left me,High & dry, and I thank you,Came I’m out here killing”
Those lyrics set the tone for the entire song!
Where do you create your music, i.e. in a home recording studio or with a producer? How do you finalize your finished work, ie self mixed / mastered or another source?
I tend to always start by writing a song in my music room at home, usually on my piano. Then I take the really rough draft either to Robbie or my friend Ben, where they’ll take the song from piano to guitar. This part really helps establish the type of tone we want for the song. For the rest of the song I’ll bring it either to my band or to my producer Matt Nozets from Avbury Studios. Matt works super close with me and my band so he’s very comfortable with our sound and the way we write. The band & Matt are HUGE helps in the overall production and bringing the song to life! We have all of our songs produced, mixed and mastered by Matt! This allows us to keep releasing a consistent product with a producer that gets us and believes in us! The band & I have started writing together now as well!
What was the most challenging part of bringing this project to life, from the initial idea to the final recording?
Honestly, from a writing stand point “Back In Time” fell together really quickly. The song was written and recorded as a demo in about a week. Now fully recording it and producing it was a completely different story. That took us over a year of back and forth notes. The hardest part for “Back In Time” was really the mixing. There’s SO many parts to this song and so many hidden layers. We struggled to get the song to sound clean and we struggled to make sure no instruments or vocals got buried or hidden by other aspects. Like I said before I’m a perfectionist and this song I really didn’t want to settle on.
Is any part of your music's message or purpose you feel fans or the industry has overlooked? If so, what is that element, and why is it so important to you?
You know, a lot of people get caught up in my gritty vocals and stage presence, which is super cool because I’ve worked SO hard on those aspects, but there's also something deeper in my songs that sometimes gets overlooked: the message of empowerment and breaking free from whatever's holding you back.
For me, it's not just about making music that sounds good; I want to make music that makes people feel good. It’s about telling stories of resilience and finding your strength. I grew up dreaming of one day not caring what people thought. I always wanted to be that “bad bitch” that was unstoppable and unapologetically themselves. I’m still working to fully embody that part of me, so I want to help my listeners feel that way about themselves.
This is so important to me because I believe music should inspire people to live their lives authentically. I hope fans take a closer listen to the lyrics and themes of my music because there’s only one YOU & being “normal” is boring! I'd love for the industry to see this part of my music too, as it reflects my passion for making a real impact through my art.
What has been the most motivating force in creating your music?
Growing up with a learning disability made me feel like an Alien. I never felt like I fit in. Teachers didn’t know how to teach me, kids thought I was stupid and people were just really nasty. When I was growing up I felt super alone, but at 8 years old my mom introduced me to Eminem. She brought home “The Eminem Show” album & I was completely hooked. She talked to me about how Eminem was in fact dyslexic, as well many other very successful people. She encouraged me to listen to his lyric writing because it was absolutely brilliant. She explained to me that no dream is too far out of reach, even for kids who struggle. Eminem showed me that I wasn’t alone. His music was something I related too. I found a friend within his music and that changed the game for me. So the motivating force behind creating music for me is to do exactly what Eminem did for me, for others. I want to be a voice for the underdogs & for the voiceless. I want people to know that whatever they’re going through, however weird they may feel, I love them and I support them. I aim to create a safe environment for anyone to be authentically themselves without fear of judgement!
What part of the music making process is the most stressful, ie the creation, the actual release date etc?
I find each part of the “making music” process stressful in it’s own way, but I’d say the most stressful parts for me is the mixing aspect. I’m a perfectionist and sometimes there’s compromises that you have to make for the overall benefit of the song. Sometimes you have to accept a song at 90% because if you wait til everything is 100%, you’ll never release any music.I also find the actual release of the song very stressful! I really know nothing about marketing / business and I’m doing this all on my own so it can be very confusing as to what the right moves are to take to get your music heard.
If there was one thing you could change about the music industry, what would it be?
How can I choose just one thing? Haha!But in all seriousness,If I could change something about the music industry, it would be to make it more fair and open, especially when it comes to paying artists and getting past gatekeeping. Right now, a lot of musicians struggle to make a decent living because of complicated contracts and the low payouts from streaming services. Plus, record labels and agencies often won't even consider new artists unless they already have a big following, which in my opinion kind of defeats the purpose of needing their help. By simplifying contracts, ensuring artists get paid fairly, and making it easier for new voices to be heard, we could create a more inclusive and supportive environment. This would let musicians focus on making great music and bring more creativity and diversity to the industry.
Where do you see your sound and artistry heading in the future? Are there any exciting new directions you're exploring?
I'm really excited about where my music is headed. We're starting to really tailor our sound & dive into the pop-rock vibes that I've always loved and wanted to play. My roots are 100% in rock 'n' roll. I grew up listening and loving all kinds of classic rock but I’m also a 90s baby, which means I've got a real soft spot for pop-rock / pop-punk music. I love the energy and emotion this genre brings. It’s all about creating songs that make people feel good. I think this tailored direction will let me connect with people on a whole new level, it’s also gonna allow me to be really true to myself and I'm thrilled to see where it takes me.
What instruments do you play? Which is your favorite?
So first and foremost I’m a vocalist. Singing/performing is my all time favorite thing to do on the planet! But I also play very basic piano and that’s the instrument I write all my songs on. I do also dabble in drums and bass (I play a mean “Stacy’s Mom” on Bass). Aside from singing, drums would be my favorite instrument to play.
Please tell us about the last time you performed. Where was the show, and what was your experience?
The last time we performed was an absolute smash! It was at a venue in Montreal called “Petit Campus”.We were on the bill with some fantastic bands, which only made the night that much better. The venue was packed to the top and people were cheering, singing our songs, screaming our name and completely vibing! It was truly a night we’ll never forget!
Have you ever been on tour? Can you tell us a little about the experience?
We haven’t been on tour YET! But that’s a major goal of ours. We want to bring our music around the world, connecting with fans and inspiring people.
Was there ever a time when you emotionally felt, “I can’t do this anymore”? Can you tell us why this happened and how you found the strength to continue?
Oo absolutely! I feel like that’s half the battle with being an independent artist trying to make your mark in an overly saturated industry where few people believe in the up and comers!
But this topic is very close to my heart and is actually the theme of one of my previously released songs called “Sell Your Soul”.
I’ve been in the music industry no joke my entire life. I started learning how to work in a recording studio at 12 years old. I’ve had many record deals thrown my way (some that wanted to sign my life away, some that fell through and some successful ones). I’ve had industry people tell me I need to lose weight & I’ve had tons of people tell me everything I “need to change” about myself to “make it”. At one point music felt like it was for everyone else and I was just the puppet putting on a smile. At some point of doing what everybody else wanted me to do, I took my career into my own hands and tried to do it on my own. Which obviously presented a lot of other challenges. My song “Sell Your Soul” takes you into the mind of self doubt and disappointment. I got completely jaded being in this industry and working so hard for nothing to pan out. I was seeing so many people that I felt didn’t work as hard as I did getting everything I dreamed of and that really broke me. Not because I wasn’t happy for them, because truly I’m so happy for anybody that gets to live off of their dream, but I just felt like no matter what I did, I’d never get where I wanted to be. So I wrote a song about trading everything you are for our deepest desires. In this song I shared my own demons of being trapped, under-appreciated and defeated.
What advice would you give your younger self and why?
Oo man there’s so much I could say. I guess one that comes to mind is “Don’t take things to seriously”, because they’re often not as serious as they feel in the moment. My dad used to always say “If it’s not gonna matter in 5 years, don’t spend 5 minutes worrying about it”.
What is your favorite song to cover?
I have 2 favorite songs to cover actually;
1. Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus because it gets the crowd going so hard! I swear they’ll be screaming that song til their bleu in the face!
2. No Diggity/Thriftshop (Mashup) into Lose Yourself (Blackstreet + Macklemore + Eminem).This always comes as a crowd shocker but everybody is so into it every time and it’s extremely groovy!
What is your favorite quote?
One of my favourite quotes is; “Where words fail, music speaks” by Hans Christian Andersen.
How do you feel about social media?
I absolutely HATE social media. I think it’s super toxic.
On the one hand, social media offers a fantastic way to connect with fans and reach new audiences. On the other, it also comes with a slew of challenges that can really get in the way of making music. The constant pressure to post content can be overwhelming and means prioritizing quantity over quality, leaving less time to create. It's easy to get caught up in the numbers game, focusing on likes and followers and comparing ourselves to others based on these metrics, which makes us question our worth and distract from the true joy and purpose of making music.Algorithms often control who sees our posts, making it feel like we're at their mercy unless we pay for visibility. This leads to more stress, causing creativity to suffer and burnout to rise. The pressure to always be "on" is exhausting, and taking a break can feel like losing relevance. While social media has its perks, its toxic aspects can't be ignored, as they hinder creativity and take away from the essence of making music. We have to balance staying true to our artistry while engaging with our audience.
What is the most motivating thing a fan or anyone has ever told you about your music?
I had a fan once tell me that my song saved their life when they were going through a really dark time. That moment brought me to tears & I’ve never forgotten about it.
If you could go on any late-night talk show, which would it be? And based on present life, what would be the topic of discussion?
I’d say; The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.I think Jimmy is so cool and kind with his guests. He has a humour and energy that I really appreciate. As for topic of discussion, I’d hope we’d just get to vibe off each other, talk about music and tons of nonsense! I’m super into nonsense conversations!
When you become famous, what band or artist would you love to tour with?
My biggest dream has always been to open for either Aerosmith or Elton John but seeing as their both on their farewell tours I’ll say someone like YUNGBLUD or Miley Cyrus!YUNGBLUD & I stand for very similar things, our music is somewhat similar & I think I’d be a really awesome opener for his fanbase! (Fingers-crossed one day it happens).
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