Code Orange frontman Jami Morgan recently spoke to Metal Hammer about the band’s approach to success, claiming entitlement is absent in the metal and punk rock scene.
After discussing the difficulties of releasing ‘Underneath’ during the pandemic, Morgan steered clear of the assumption that the band is guaranteed success, asserting that nothing is owed to them. Drawing a parallel with his father’s daily work ethic, he stated:
“I feel like we have this special recipe, and if people just taste it, they would love it. But it isn’t coming from a place where we think we’re owed anything, or we’re special. I don’t feel like I am more special than, say, my dad, who gets up first thing in the morning every day and goes to work.”
Adding to this, the musician emphasized the joint effort each member put into the band, expecting not that much in return:
“We put in the work in this band. You’re not entitled to magazine covers or record sales when you choose to make this music – you have to do the best work you can. I learned that from growing up; I learned it from hardcore too.”
He then expressed his belief in the band’s new album ‘The Above’ and its potential to resonate with listeners:
“The new album has all the things that I think people seem to like. It’s got a bit more of that alt-rock vibe, so I feel like that should maybe make it click. I just know that, in life, you have to keep rolling the dice.”
Reflecting on the lockdown period, Reba Meyers chimed in and revealed how they spent that time:
“That time left me with no regrets. When everything shuts down, some people shut themselves down. We kept finding ways to fill that time, and I think you’re about to hear the growth we made on this new album.”
Earlier this year, Code Orange excited fans with a video titled ‘Code Orange SLAMS modern music critics‘ on their YouTube channel, leading to the release of two new songs in June. This was followed by the July release of ‘Take Shape‘ featuring Billy Corgan. Fast forward to September 29, 2023, and fans were treated to their fifth studio album, ‘The Above.’
You can listen to ‘The Above’ below.
