Candy

When CANDY were beginning to sketch the contours of their third full-length, they sat down and wrote a list that would serve as their guiding mood. Among the words and phrases: Big, Fun, Holy Shit, Ridiculous, and Blockbuster. That should give you a good idea of what It’s Inside You, out on Relapse Records this June 7th, is all about. Their mission was to build upon the world of CANDY—in doing so, they focused first and foremost on creating an energizing and empowering atmosphere, in which seeking connections with oneself and with others was central. CANDY is made up of bandleader and lead guitarist Michael Quick, vocalist and lyricist Zak Quiram, drummer Steve DiGenio and bassist Drew Stark. In their world-building efforts, the quartet opened it up and invited collaborators—like Integrity’s Aaron Melnick, Angel Du$t’s Justice Tripp, and Trash Talk’s David Gagliardi—who helped enrich and further define the band’s already distinctive personality.