By Sonia Schnee | Posted Tuesday, November 5, 2019
On March 1st, Glassboro, NJ’s Denim Mob released their single “Psylocin” on streaming services everywhere. Denim Mob is the performance alias of songwriter/musician Jackson Zabranksy, who is also joined by bassist Anthony Melograno and drummer John Kelly-Keifer. The group is signed with independent record label Rowan Music Group which operates out of Rowan University.
Check out our interview with Jackson Zabransky, below, to learn more about the inspiration behind their music, and be sure to follow Denim Mob on social media for announcements re: their upcoming single “Say You Want” which will be released in the coming months.
What's your name, where are you from, where are you based now?
My name is Jackson Zabransky, and I’m from North Jersey but based out of Rowan University for the time being.
How would you describe your sound? Who are your musical influences?
I like to call it synth-driven 80’s-esque dirty nasty new-wave funk (from outer space). Realistically though, we explore a lot of different genres, trying to utilize them through our sound. Influences range anywhere from Bruce Springsteen, to Paul Simon, to The 1975.
Congratulations on the upcoming release of your new single, “Say You Want.” What can you tell us about the inspiration behind the song?
Thank you! “Say You Want” is by far our most guitar-driven track and is one of our tracks that is a true homage to the 80’s sound in a modern context. It explores feelings of wanting someone but hoping they say it first.
Jackson Zabranksy
What's the creative process like for you (which comes first, the melody or the lyrics)? Is there anyone you collaborate with, or would like to collaborate with in the future?
Melody and track always come first for me. I allow the track to shape how I feel about the song and what sort of topics I can write over it. I think it allows me to really dig into what emotions the track brings out. I write a lot of the songs myself, but have been writing more with my awesome band, bassist Anthony Melograno and drummer John Kelly-Keifer.
What's next on the horizon for you?
Next on the horizon is our first serious release this spring, but until then another single and some music videos. Stay tuned!
Finally, what are some ways that fans can connect with you online? (Website? Facebook? Spotify? Etc.?)
We’re on all the main social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) at @denimmob. Our latest single, “Psylocin,” is up on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and pretty much all the other services.