Get to know Just Seconds Apart, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based pop-rock band of triplets Ari, Sela and Alex Poulos. We spoke with the trio to learn about their latest releases, favorite parts about touring, and future plans. Check it out below!
1. Did you always know you wanted to pursue music together as a group?
JSA: We did as soon as we got our instruments at eight years old and started performing together as a band.
2. How did the name Just Seconds Apart come about?
JSA: We’re triplets born just seconds apart!
3. How would you describe your sound?
JSA: We have a pop/rock sound with catchy hooks and intriguing lyrics that connect along with our blood related three-part harmonies.
4. Your latest single, “Santorini Dream” is such a good song of the summer – can you tell us a bit about that song?
JSA: We wrote this song in Santa Fe, New Mexico and it was inspired by the story of how the island of Santorini was created which sparked the idea of something beautiful coming from an unexpected beginning.
5. Do you have any good stories about the making of the music video?
JSA: Driving the Corvette was awesome!
6. What are you most excited for on your tour with Jesse McCartney?
JSA: We’re so excited on this tour to share the new unreleased music we’ve written and self-produced to existing fans and people who’ve never heard of us.
7. Do you have a favorite city/venue to perform live?
JSA: We’re excited to experience each and every one of them.
8. What are some of your musical and nonmusical influences?
JSA: Some of our musical influences are The 1975, John Mayer, Julia Michaels, and Charlie Puth. We also admire songwriters like Max Martin and Julian Bunetta. As for non-musical influences, we’re inspired by Olympians because of their work ethic and lofty goals.
9. What was the first concert you ever attended?
JSA: The Wiggles!!
10. What are your plans for the rest of 2018?
JSA: Touring, meeting new people, and continuing to write and produce new music.
Check out their full list of tour dates here, and watch their video for “Santorini Dream” below!
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