Episode #24 — The Musical “containers” of Takers Leavers

Takers Leavers. Photo courtesy of Takers Leavers band

"…I think i'll always wrestle with mental health and insecurity and anyone who says they aren't insecure with things is lying *chuckles*...there's always gonna be a doubt, there's always gonna be a sliver of 'What's going on?'. That doubt is what we (as a band) utilize to push us do some things...when we sit there and ask "Well, can I do it?" and then we push through and overcome, that's a good feeling of catharsis..." - David Baqi (Vocalist)

In Episode #24 of The Dear Untitled Podcast we sit down with Takers Leavers and dissect their music to an extent, starting with their debut EP, ‘Filthy Animals’ up through the latest single, “Act 1: Quiet/Chaos’ . We break down what this recent track and upcoming music mean on a personal level for the guys, and appreciate the genuine honesty as everyone opened up and wrestled with their inner demons, struggles with depression, self worth - all captured within the ‘container’ we know as music

“…I can say I'm sad but that doesn't even begin to encompass it - here, listen to this song, the lyrics, music, and all the emotion that you are feeling? That is how I'm feeling…" - David Baqi (Vocalist)