Today we’d like to introduce you to Eric Scott Jr.
Hi Eric, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ll start this off by saying that Grey, Alex, and Austin are in one of the most underrated bands in the country, Knavery. I came into the scene as the singer for a band called Raised by Wolves (2019) but the songwriting process limited me to only writing lyrics for the most part. Since I was a kid I always dreamed of fronting a band just like Green Day or blink-182 and I longed for that feeling of holding a guitar in my hands.
After playing a bunch of shows with Knavery, I befriended Grey (years after they featured on a song from an old project) and we made our first official song “Dayjob” at our buddy Nick’s studio. The project was supposed to be an acoustic thing but after acquiring the drum wizard, David Sink, and taking it to Austin and Alex at Huge Face Productions, it blossomed into this weird, amazing emo pop/punk blend. After witnessing their contributions to our first EP, weedeater (2021), I absolutely HAD to ask Alex and Austin to join the band. heavyhead is the heart on my sleeve and these guys help bring that to life.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s never really a smooth road for heavyhead. We’re all in other bands and life just gets super busy but this year has been a real turn around. We’ve been playing more shows and just finished EP number 2!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m the singer/guitarist and songwriter for my band called heavyhead. I’ve been playing guitar and writing my own songs since I was about 12/13 after my mom got me my first Samick acoustic guitar. (That I still own. I’m 29 now)
Right now I’d say I’m most known for being the bass player in Better Anyway. I love every second I get to be in that band and the opportunities they’ve given me.
I’m definitely most proud of my first ever EP, weedeater. It was the first studio experience where I felt like I had control and I had a voice. Every song turned out perfectly and everyone added just the right amount of love. I’ll always cherish that record.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Play to a metronome. Record your performances and review them. Work to make yourself better every day and you’ll get to do cool stuff. It’s really that easy. If a dope like me can play on stages with his favorite bands, then you can sit down and practice and make yourself better. You got this! It’s takes a long time and you have to have SO much patience but I promise you it’s worth every second. Hone your craft and don’t quit!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavyheadoh
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heavyheadoh
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/icrashedintotheearth
