In the UK we are eagerly anticipating your new album Expect the Impossible – we're told we should 'expect the unexpected' from it. How has Stellar Kart evolved since the last album?
Is your hope that your fans will grow with the band?
We were very deliberate with the lyrical content of this new record. From start to finish, it is an album that provides positive solutions for life's problems. Musically, it is more pop/rock and less punk, but still fun and energetic. I believe the songs are more complete than our previous records and the lyrics and music should appeal to a wider audience.

Tell us about the song-writing process. You have a great sound, you have a strong message behind your music AND your lyrics really draw the listener in. This is no mean feat – how do you achieve it?
I usually start with an idea, a song title. Then I come up with some thoughts that support that idea, form them into a verse or chorus and play around with melodies and chords.
Sometimes it takes 30 minutes to write a song, sometimes it takes three weeks. I try to create a singable melody with catchy guitar riffs to make the song something people will want to listen to and sing along.

Your songs are such that they must touch a lot of people and speak into their lives. Have you any stories to share about how your music has affected others?
We have parents, kids, youth pastors, grandparents, just about everyone you could imagine come up to us at our shows and tell us how our songs have impacted their lives. We've had parents who lost children say that our song helps them cope with their loss. We had a student tell us that her mom had cancer and our song helped get her through all the treatment. It's overwhelming that our music could have such an impact in people's lives.

What Christian bands / artists out there have impressed you recently and why?
We recently were able to tour with the Newsboys. They were unbelievable. Every night their show was amazing and every night Peter would inspire the crowd when he was talking to them.
It made us realize that there was more to touring than just rocking out on stage. They inspired us to put on the greatest show every night and still bring the message of hope and love.

What's the central message you would like people to take from Stellar Kart's music?
The main thing we want people to know is that they don't have to go through this life alone.
You don't have to be by yourself in the hard times, you don't have to celebrate by yourself when life is great. Ultimately, Jesus loves you and He will get you through this life and show you a love beyond your wildest dreams.

What are you currently up to?
We are about to release our third record, Expect the Impossible. I can't wait to see the reactions of people when they hear it for the first time. We will be heading out on the road to promote the new record in about a week.

In concert what song(s) get the biggest reaction?
Our new song, The Right One is one of those jumping songs where the entire crowd is going crazy. Life is Good is still a crowd favourite from our first record.

What are your hopes for the band's future?
I hope we can be around for many years making music that helps people. Hopefully, we'll continue to grow and our success will continue to grow as well. I would like to make music as long as people enjoy it.

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