by meghan brianna
photo by zach pigg
Nashville based indie pop band, Nightly, recently released their third single of the year, “You Should Probably Just Hang Up.” Consisting of cousins, Jonathan Capeci and Joey Beretta, as well as drummer, Nick Sainato, they’ve been consistently releasing music since 2016 while building a strong following. We had the chance to sit down and talk with the band regarding their new single, as well as what they’ve been up to during these times.
For our readers who are unfamiliar with Nightly, can you tell us a little about yourselves and how you all started this musical endeavor?
Nightly: “We’re a band from Nashville! Myself and the guitarist are cousins and grew up playing music since we were kids, then we met Nick a couple years ago and formed Nightly. Nick was the missing piece. The secret sauce if you will.”
You guys are three single releases deep into 2020, what sets this new music apart from some of your older stuff, like “Talk You Down,” and “The Sound of Your Voice?”
N: “The process really hasn’t changed, I just think the songs are a representation of where we are at this point in our lives.”
With this new release, “You Should Probably Just Hang Up,” can you take us through the creative process? What is the meaning behind the song?
N: “We wrote and recorded this song in quarantine in Joey’s basement, which is usually the process for us, although sometimes we use a studio which we weren’t able to do because of the virus. The song is actually about a friend of mine who went through a toxic situation.”
What inspired your guys’ sound? If you could sum up your sound in a sentence or so, what would you describe it as?
N: “I always say we make songs to drive to. COVID-19 has thrown the world a curveball.”
What have you guys been doing to pass time and keep busy?
N: “Been writing A TON. It’s been a big adjustment as far as our plans go for the rest of the year, but we’re fortunate to be able to write and produce music on our own.”
If you could make a small quarantine playlist with your current favorite songs, what would be on the playlist?
N: “Been listening to Jeremy Zucker’s new record nonstop. Just put that on [to be honest].”
What are you guys looking forward to most once the world gets back to “normal?”
N: “Everything? Playing shows and touring! And just being able to go places with friends.”
If someone who had never listened to Nightly came to your Spotify page, what song would you want them to listen to first?
N: “‘Holding On’ or ‘Twenty Something.’”
How would you want fans to listen to your new music if they could create the perfect listening setting?
N: “A sunset drive.”
To finish this up, do you have a message for your supporters? And do you have a message for those who have yet to discover Nightly?
N: “Our fans know we love them. We’re so thankful that they give our music a home.”