You performed ‘Rain’ on COLORS in 2019. What do you remember about this experience?
Josh Teskey: We were in the middle of tour and had a show the night before, so when we got to set the following day, I had a raw, tired voice. If I had known how big our performance would become, I would have made sure my vocal strength was better. Then again, if I had known, maybe our performance wouldn’t have been as raw and impactful.
What impact did performing on the show in 2019 have on you as an artist?
JT: It was a nice response, there was nothing particularly abnormal in the beginning. Yet more and more people have consistently discovered the video over the years, and we’re seeing the effects of that now more than ever.
I’m sure this has to do with the recent resurgence of your A COLORS SHOW across social media platforms. What has it been like seeing your performance circulating online again five years after its release?
JT: It’s incredible. It really started back in 2023, but what we’re noticing now are videos coming from creators who are really passionate about music and who have trusted fan bases. It’s been nice to see how these creators’ followers are responding to us in such a positive way.
We noticed you commented on one of the reaction videos made by a father-and-son duo, Bridging The Gap. What were your thoughts on their reaction?
JT: I love how they work. They are beautiful people who are passionate about music. I respect them, and I was interested in their perspectives because they have critical ears. Soon after we discovered their video, we had a show in their hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, and got to meet them. They were such warm people. We had a lovely time meeting them.
They compared your performance of ‘Rain’ to Otis Redding’s ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long.’ What do you think of that comparison? Would you consider covering that track?
JT: We’ve performed tracks by Otis in the past, and we’re very familiar with ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long.’ We would love to perform that song as well. For years, we avoided covering Otis because we thought it would be a bit too obvious. More recently, we’ve embraced performing songs that have influenced us. Otis’ ‘Try A Little Tenderness’ is a favorite of ours. It’s influenced my vocals a lot.
