WATCH: The Harmed Brothers, “All the Same”

Artist: The Harmed Brothers
Hometown: Ludlow, Kentucky via Portland, Oregon
Song: “All the Same”
Album: Across the Waves
Release Date: June 5, 2020
Label: Fluff and Gravy Records

In Their Words: : “‘All the Same’ is a traveling song. It’s about life from inside the tour van. It’s about chasing a dream, even when you lose sight of it from being strung out on the road and missing home. It’s about our daily lives as an American touring band. Something I’m sure a lot of musicians can relate to.” — Ray Vietti, The Harmed Brothers

“The Ludlow-Bromley Swim Club in Ludlow, Kentucky is a cherished and beloved summer hangout spot, a classic American neighborhood pool — and our good friend and neighbor Matt ‘Catfish’ Williams presented us with the idea of shooting a video there. With his help, along with the pool owner and our fantastic community, we got to do something really fun and special. When initially presented with this opportunity, we felt ‘All the Same’ has this undeniably beachy, summertime vibe that perfectly fit that idea.” — Alex Salcido, The Harmed Brothers


Photo credit: Michael Wilson

3×3: The Harmed Brothers on Horchata, Hangovers, and Having Gold Bond on Tour

Artist: The Harmed Brothers
Hometown: We’re from all over, but based out of Portland, Oregon.
Latest Album: The Harmed Brothers
Personal Nicknames (or Rejected Band Names): The Spicy Boi’zzz
Ray Vietti: Donnie, The Cayenne Kid
Alex Salcido: Baby Gorgeous, Sal Pal, Horchata
Matt McClure: Mickey, Habenero Caballero 
Ryan Land: Randy, Black Pepper (fresh ground)
Tyler Giles: Giles Giles, Milky Pete
Milky Pete and Horchata keep us kewl

If you could go back (or forward) to live in any decade, when would you choose?
Ray: The ’50s
Alex: The ’80s
Matt: 1690s
Ryan: 1820s
Tyler: The ’70s

Who would be your dream co-writer? 

Tom Petty, Ryan Adams, Jeff Tweedy

If a song started playing every time you entered the room, what would you want it to be? 
Ray: “Silly Love Songs” — Wings
Alex: “Let’s Get It On” — Marvin Gaye
Matt: “Break Stuff” — Limp Bizkit
Ryan: “Crimson and Clover” — Tommy James and the Shondells
Tyler: “Set ‘Em Up Joe” — Vern Gosdin

What is the one thing you can’t survive without on tour?
Ray: Gluten Freedom
Alex: Laughter
Matt: Silence
Ryan: Gold Bond
Tyler: Milk

What are you most afraid of?
Ray: Hangovers 
Alex: Drowning 
Matt: Nothing and/or everything
Ryan: Not having Gold Bond
Tyler: A Cubs repeat 

Who is your favorite superhero?
Ray: Spidey
Alex: Superman
Matt: Batman
Ryan: Rambo
Tyler: Quailman

Pickles or olives?
Ray: Pickles
Alex: Pickles
Matt: Pickles
Ryan: Olives
Tyler: Olives

Which primary color is the best — blue, yellow, or red?
Ray: Blue
Alex: Blue
Matt: Blue
Ryan: Blue
Tyler: Red

Summer or Winter?
Ray: Summer
Alex: Summer
Matt: Winter
Ryan: Winter
Tyler: Winter