Interview: Joe Meade of Omega Sevyn

From Omega Sevyn's RouteNote profile page:

Joe Meade, of Omega Sevyn, a preacher's son, started singing as a young child in church and later with his families' Gospel group. As a child he toured California occasionally with his family and a gospel quartet called "The Regents." Joe also started playing drums for the family band. When Joe was approximately 18, he formed a an electronic band called "Synthetic Black" in Lakewood, California in 1987 with keyboardist Jeff Reed. In 1999, The band's name was changed to "Omega Seven" in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Band was split up later in 1999. Joe started the band again in early 2007, in the Los Angeles area. The name of the band was changed to "Omega Sevyn" in 2007 for uniqueness. Omega Sevyn relocated to Camas, Washington on December 24th, 2010, the Seattle area on January 17th, 2012, and then to Crowley, Texas on August 5th, 2021. Joe writes the lyrics, creates/performs the music, rhythm, vocals, and produces the tracks in full (Original music to "Let Me Out" composed by former band member Jeff Reed). W

Den: What was it like when you started producing music and what drew you to do it?

Joe: It was very exciting because I was just a teenager. My love for music, and my father was a great musician and vocalist. He inspired me. My entire family used to travel and sing throughout California. My 3 younger brothers are also musicians and vocalists. Music runs in the family. We are blessed.

Den: Who are your favorite artists; electronic or any other type?

Joe: Depeche Mode, The Cure, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and many more. I like many different types of music.

Den: Depeche Mode is no surprise. I noticed a real similarity with you and Depeche Mode right away. What do you think sets your music apart, or makes it different from others? Joe: I believe I have and strive for a unique electronic sound with Christian based lyrics.

Den: There's no doubt about that. So how did you get most of your fans? Joe: Facebook ads and posts.

Den: What are you working on right now?

Joe: A powerful, dark, yet uplifting song called:

“The Wolves”

Den: Sounds like something I could get into. Just curious, What are some of your other interests? Joe: I love to fish and go target shooting whenever I get the chance. Den: Where can fans follow you? Facebook, and ReverbNation. Joe: Thanks again for the opportunity.