Dead Reynolds are on the verge of releasing their new album “Yellow Weather Warning” this April. We had the chance to chat with the band’s bassist, Zena Holland, and ask her about the upcoming album, her journey so far with Dead Reynolds, and her musical background.

Reuel

Hello Zena! I’m very glad to chat with you. How are you doing?

Zena Holland

Great, thank you for taking the time to talk to me.

Reuel

It’s my pleasure! Dead Reynolds will be releasing a new album, “Yellow Weather Warning,” next April. How excited are you for this release?

Zena Holland

This will be my first album release with Dead Reynolds so I’m super excited. It’s a big achievement for me personally. I’m sure the boys feel the same.

Reuel

You’ve already given the fans a taste of the upcoming album with four singles. How are you feeling about the reaction received from the fans who listened to these new songs?

Zena Holland

Yeah amazing, we have had some great feedback. Our sound has developed so much with this album and it’s good to see the fans still keen to enjoy our new music.

Reuel

You’ve joined Dead Reynolds very recently. What can you tell us about this new adventure and how it has been?

Zena Holland

Yeah I was honestly shocked when I got the call from them. It has been a dream come true and the guys have been very welcoming and supportive through the process. I’m already part of the furniture and the family bond is strong.

Reuel

Can you tell us a little about your musical journey? Who or what inspired you to play bass, and who would you credit as your “bass heroes”?

Zena Holland

Well, honestly, I was a drummer first and fell into playing bass for another band as they already had a drummer. My stepdad plays bass and is one of the best so that definitely gave me the inspiration to learn and carry on with bass. Now I love it.

Reuel

If you could rip a hole in the space-time continuum for one night and step in as the guest bassist for any legendary band from the 80s or 90s or even early 2000s, who are you sharing the stage with?

Zena Holland

Link Bizkit

Reuel

Exciting! What are your feelings about the way women are represented in music today, and what do you think can be done to promote more inclusivity and support for female musicians?

Zena Holland

I would say it’s probably the best it’s ever been. First female fronted band are headlining download this year, a lot of bands out there having a least one female musician in. It’s definitely more inclusive now than it has been before, however, there is still a long way to go in making women and female-identifying musicians feel comfortable and safe in the industry.

Reuel

So true! Thank you for your time, Zena! Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Zena Holland

Looking forward to a great year ahead with Dead Reynolds