We had the good fortune of connecting with Zach Warmouth and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Zach, why did you pursue a creative career?
For me it comes from a couple places I think. First it became something that helped me myself and I. Finally there was something I was confident about with a way to express the very complicated feelings of being human. Then the bigger picture comes in and you realize how positively you can affect other people and help others through whatever it is they’re going through. The idea of creating something that can help someone the way others’ music has helped me is the big driver.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I think our music is a unique blend of genres and brings a beautiful honesty in the songwriting. I’ve been so proud of the growth of this band musically and just as people in general. The biggest moment that set us forward was just scheduling the first EP recording session. We had no music written but scheduled the session and pushed ourselves to write and be ready for it. Instead of, “maybe this time, maybe next time”, etc. From that point it’s been a lot of hours, a lot of driving, a lot of sacrifices to get even just to where we are now. Far from easy, but when you’re with the right group of people it is beyond worth every tough moment. I would want the world to know that we are a family band, and want to create music that invites you into our family so you can laugh, cry, celebrate, whatever you need, with us and our music.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would dedicate a day to hanging out in the Short North for sure. Brunch, do some shopping, and go somewhere for dinner and drinks after. I would also make sure to go to Easton, walk around German Village, and definitely catch a game if one of the teams is in season.

My favorite places specifically that I always make sure to hit with visitors is Katalina’s, North Market, Club 185, and any of our great breweries.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Our parents first and foremost. They showed us the music that made us musicians and support us every step of the way through the journey.

Website: Thebrokenrelics.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokenrelics/?hl=en

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheBrokenRelics/

Image Credits
Mitchell Multimedia

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