HInder

Hinder has come a long way in a relatively short time. The band formed in 2001 and subsequently built a large following in Oklahoma. Then in May 2004, they recorded an impressive, six-song EP with producer Brian Howes in Vancouver, BC. By March 2005 Hinder had offers from three labels, and ultimately signed with Universal Records.

In a new interview, lead singer & co-writer Austin Winkler talked about how the group got started, and how they landed their record deal. He also discussed his songwriting, and how he writes Hinder’s material with bandmate Cody Hanson. In addition, Winkler spoke about the band’s lengthy tour plans, which will keep them on the road for another full year.

Before joining Hinder, Winkler was singing in a cover band in Oklahoma City. “I started singing in a cover band and our first show was at a 7-11 store,” Winkler recalled. “I started writing my own songs, but the cover band didn’t want to play them. Then I met Cody (Hanson) at a house party, and we decided to form a new band. Our first practice is something I will always remember. It was the first time I had heard these songs I was writing played by a full band. Hinder was born on that July day of 2001.”

Lead guitarist Joe Garvey also was a founding member, and Mike Rodder (bass) and Mark King (rhythm guitar) joined in 2004. By this time, the quintet developed a strong fan base in Oklahoma City. “We started five years ago and we played a club called The Blue Note two shows a month, on every other Friday. We built a fan base that way. Eventually, we were able to draw 1000 fans to shows. We made a profit and put all the money back into the band. We would buy commercial spots on local radio stations, that would say ‘Come see our band.’ We also saved up to pay for part of the budget of our six-song EP with (producer) Brian Howes, which cost $45,000. For the rest of the recording expenses, we were able to convince our parents to pitch in.”

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Track listing

1. Get Stoned
2. How Long
3. By the Way
4. Nothin' Good About Goodbye
5. Bliss (I Don't Wanna Know)
6. Better Than Me
7. Room 21
8. Lips of an Angel
10. Shoulda


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