Mike Montrey has long been celebrated for his dynamic presence and soulful voice. With Love, Time, Mortality (out August 2nd) the band continues to build on their impressive repertoire, showcasing a rich blend of folk, rock, and Americana influences. Montrey has been a fixture in the music scene long enough to avoid clichés about musical journeys; his work speaks for itself. His previous collaborations with names like Grammy-winning producers Jim Scott and Marc Swersky brought different flavors to his music. However, with Love, Time, Mortality, Montrey brings us into his most personal songwriting yet.
Montrey’s voice was born for punk and is right at home in folk and Americana. Like many before him — Langhorne Slim, Two Cow Garage, John Moreland — there is pleasure in taking things more slowly, and savoring the experience. In our interview, Montrey talks about life on the road and what musicians need to stay there.