APTV interview: Silent Planet

After a half-tour run in 2016, Silent Planet are hitting the road this summer for their first full Vans Warped Tour.
APTV's Nick Major caught up with frontman Garrett Russell and discussed Warped Tour, his writing process and more.
In regards to writing songs based on real world events such wars or particular people, Russell says,“I think - for me - every song is like a different universe that I kind of get into [and] It takes a lot of time because every song… is its own research project.”
They also spoke about the Think TEI creative writing course Russell will be teaching over Warped Tour this summer. The class, which he has decided to call ‘Writing Against the Machine’ aims to teach people “how to construct a narrative that has a message behind it”.
Watch the full video-interview for more information on all this and a lot more.
Catch Silent Planet on Warped Tour all summer long and don’t forget to sign up for Garret’s Think TEI class!
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[@AtlasAvalon]

He is a beautiful human being. The passion in SP's songs is unbelieveble. Stoked for the new album.

[@ruicarneiro1640]

What a kind, humble man.

[@Triumphant_Media]

I recently met Garret while he was on tour with FFK and ABR this past year and I had never had someone make me feel so special as if they were ACTUALLY excited to meet a complete stranger as he did. I'll forever be a lover of this group and their heart for music and impacting lives.

[@jadonedwards1282]

Talyn Duncan gotten the pleasure of meeting him 3 times and every single time i have felt an overwhelming sense of attention and care throughout our conversations. What an amazing person!!!

[@Geek_Vs._Luca]

I saw Interstellar the night I saw Silent Planet for the first time. It was kind of mind blowing to experience both in the span of 6 hours.

[@austinlocke5679]

Garrett Russell. Such a special being to not only this music scene, but to the world. Truly so humbling & so caring. I could listen to this dude speak his mind endlessly.

[@srinivaspepalla8397]

I met Garrett and I haven’t met a human like him before! He is freaking genius.. resembles Jesus

[@silentcurrents]

Coolest human out there. His love and passion for righteousness is an inspiring thing that EVERYONE should aspire to be. Fucking love Garrett

[@BRadZeuz]

It's so cool hearing the story about Haste The Day. They toured my country of South Africa and i was afforded the pleasure of meating these really humble and genuine humans. I only hope that i will have the opportunity to meet Garrett and Silent Planet as I have drawn so much inspiration from the band.Cant wait for the next album.

[@haydnbrine]

this is the best interview i've seen. So smooth and it didnt feel forced at all. Great job!

[@Co-DB.]

I just met this dude today, shook his hand and said i liked the show. Humble guy indeed

[@mstrbltzr]

It's one thing to heal people through medication, it's another to heal people through music. Thank you silent planet for everything you have done and continue to do with your music🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@elias.7513]

Its been said before and I'll say it again,I love how garret is so damn open and intellectual. He's such an amazing person with an amazing personality. The dude is awesome,nothing less.

[@earlymedia3301]

Dude, Haste the Day.... so much love.

[@SuperGeetarGuy]

I love Garrett and his band so much. So excited for their future.

[@thesvc2006]

great interview. i love garrett and silent planet so much. but the interviewer did a great job conducting, very natural and relaxed. this was great.

[@Collihan93]

Love this band and I can't recommend them enough. Garrett and all the guys are great, so excited to see them at Warped this year!

[@limi.]

Humble meets talent....Great band.

[@07cosmo1]

Garret is the number one person I look up too. I cant wait to meet him at warped tour!

[@WTF_WHAT_THE_FLICK]

I freaking love this band. super bummed that I am missing them at warped tour

[@seenoevül98]

this is my favorite band, guys.

[@questionAmark]

Garrett's voice is so nice. Anyway, excited to see them this summer.

[@alrhane-noonebutalix6179]

Since he's been featured on AP for quite a few times, I now patiently wait for Nick Major to interview Nathan Sharp

[@jakegodfrey9292]

Nick, you are by far the best interviewer this scene has ever encountered. Close second being Tim Cayem. But you take the cake my friend.

[@LEGOSuperDKong]

I love Garrett's OGTA shirt.

[@Collihan93]

LEGOSuperDKong What does OGTA stand for?

[@buckwheatg]

O' God, The Aftermath. An earlier Norma Jean record.

[@swolldobby3940]

I fucking love this man.

[@vintagejm]

Garrett is like a really chill surfer dude lmao

[@GlitterElmo]

Great interview!!

[@963susi]

nick has to do another interview with garret

[@dimentoplexitronum4923]

This guy is the best

[@Raymx3]

YOOOO SHOUT OUT TO MY HOME TOWN VENTURA. TURN UP MY MAN GARRET

[@tactileinput]

The Norma Jean shirt

[@PrisonMike-_-]

I remember listening to another interview where Garrett references how uncomfortable he felt during this interview and how the AP interviewer felt disingenuous and like he was just trying to complete an assignment

[@xcBlackDiamond]

Surprised to see that Garrett isnt vegan for some reason

[@sEEKllsevN]

Sean of course he isn't a vegan, he has an intelligent mind.

[@ramseydrums7567]

Aerion I Belaerys What exactly is unintelligent about being Vegan?

[@GarettChamberlin]

@@ramseydrums7567 The lack of certain nutrients from a diverse meal

[@arianapintado801]

first :v