Rich People Food is a new Boston based indie pop band composed of Lisa Hickox, 22, on the keys, Steven Weston, 24, strumming on the guitar, P.J. Hohl, 23, banging on the drums, and Suffolk University’s own 21-year-old Brian Bernhard covering vocals and rhythmic guitar. Lisa and P.J. are currently majoring in music at Berklee College of Music, Steven focuses on Business at UMass Boston, and Brian majors in Acting here at Suffolk University.
Although all of them are currently enrolled in school, they admit that “Rich People Food” isn’t a fad or a hobby, it’s their dream; their life goal. All of the bandmates are focused on keeping this band labeled as an individual, and staying true to themselves while making money and becoming famous in the process. Like every other Grammy winning hopeful, “Rich People Food” is struggling through financial troubles. Being “poor as sh*t” college students makes it difficult to be able to afford recording, photos, practice studio rent, transportation, instruments, etc. A music lover myself, I find it to be a “breath of fresh air” to find young musicians struggling the old fashion way, instead of trying to capitalize on internet fame. A musician’s struggle makes the music real, it keeps the band humble, and it keeps true music fans interested.
As i’m sure you’ve noticed, the name of the band is a bit unconventional. The very unique name, “Rich People Food” derives itself from one of Lisa’s childhood memories. The term is simply defined by the band as, “rich people eating high quality food.” Relaying that definition explains their high quality music that fans can really sink their teeth into.
Brian Bernhard writes the lyrics to the songs using only a pen or a pencil, and inspirations, springing from his adventures in Paris, sex, drugs, nature, girls and guys. As a songwriter myself, I am often skeptical of the work of other artists, but he has an old musician’s soul that manipulates simple words into meaning everything, anything, and nothing at the same time. Everyone in the band has taken on the responsibility to create beautiful music that bangs through your stereo systems and makes you want to dance. As Bernhard’s words remind you, enjoy your lives, because we only have one to live.
Rich People Food, an insanely talented Boston band, will be releasing their EP in a couple of weeks and going on a mini tour soon. Be sure to check out all of their links (at the bottom of the article) and give your feedback. Trust me, give them a listen and you’ll be eagerly waiting for that EP to drop.
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