Music Q&A with Matt Mucerino of Crossing I's Dotting T’s
Photo by Bridge City Sessions/Nick Wilson
California based alternative rock band, Crossing I’s Dotting T’s, recently released their new debut self-titled EP via Golden Robot/Riot Records! The EP was produced and engineered at Pale Moon Audio by Alex Estrada (known for his work with Joyce Manor, Touche Amore, Silver Snakes, and more) and mastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden Recording Studios (well known for his work with Deafheaven and others). CIDT’s lead singer and guitarist, Matt Mucerino, took some time to answer some questions about their EP, his favorite thing about making music, and more!
Congratulations on the release of your debut self-titled EP! For anyone who may not know the band and/or may not know who it was written about, what would you like for readers to know? What does the EP mean to you?
This EP/whole project was sparked from the passing of my cousin to cancer. He was my best friend and the literal only person who I personally knew and loved who appreciated and loved music the way I did and who liked the same raw type of music I was into. While the whole thing isn’t a concept or anything, the song “See You At Your Funeral” was written about him.
What’s your favorite song off the EP?
My favorite is “7:45am“, but most seem to say “Regret Stained Memories” is theirs.
What artist/band are you a fan of that would surprise people?
The Counting Crows are my favorite band since I was a kid and the only band (besides Joyce Manor maybe) that I know pretty much all the songs word for word. I think Adam Duritz is a genius and they as a band write such moving songs.
Who has been your favorite band to see live?
The Counting Crows! But I am seeing Joyce Manor this weekend so they may take the top spot.
If you had a chance to collaborate with a musician, dead or alive, who would it be?
It’s gotta be Adam Duritz, Barry Johnson from Joyce Manor or Frank Black from The Pixies. I always talk about the same bands usually and it’s because I don’t have a big gang of idols or even major influences. I just have a few bands/artists who have always stuck with me deeply from adolescence to adulthood.
If you were an instrument, what would you be and why?
“Is mayonnaise an instrument?”
What is your favorite thing about making music?
My favorite thing about making music is that spark I get when I find a melody, or find the right lyrics. Also, when I finish a song that I’ve worked hard on, it gives me a feeling of satisfaction...for 2 seconds until I start writing another.
What helps you stay positive?
The thought that there are brands like Orange Amps, Ernie Ball, Tonetuga FX and our label Riot Records that support us and like what we do.
Any last words or final message for the readers?
Music is for emotions.
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