Runner Runner
Runner Runner is a powerpop rock band from Huntington Beach, CA. They may be beach bums on their days off but they sure do keep busy with touring and recording. You may think you have never heard of Runner Runner but if you’re a fan of All Time Low you are already familiar with them! The boys of ATL asked Runner Runner to sing gang vocals on their last two full length albums. I was able to interview guitarist, Nick Bailey recently.
Hey Nick! Growing up in California do you all surf?
“Do we ever! We were just out this morning in macking 8-10ft waves, no lie!
What are some of your favorite things to do at home when not working on music?
“Surfing! Me and Jon surf everyday before the studio! Its so fun!!! Also, we like to eat yummy mexican food, cali has the best!”
Before Runner Runner I’m sure you guys had to work some interesting jobs to make money! What are some jobs you had as teenagers?
“I was a lifegaurd at a pool, ryan and jon worked at a pizza shop, peter worked at a doctors office, and james worked at a golf course.”
How did you choose the name Runner Runner?
“It means against the odds. We are taking over no matter how tough the odds. Plus we all play cards and its a popular saying. Oh and we like the idea of RR for a logo. We have lots of ideas for our merchandise and branding the name!”
How would you describe your sound?
“Pop with some rock and electro, Jimmy Eat World meets Metro Station.”
What are Runner Runner’s future plans for the rest of the year?
“We are working on a record now and have tour plans for the fall. Some dates with Cartel in October and working on a few other tours, wink wink!”
What are your top 3 underrated bands people need to know about?
“Electric Valentine, Green River Ordinance, The Higher.”
Favorite song to perform live?
“I love playing “so obvious” We like to come out with a bang!”
Who is this Ally girl in “Hey Ally”?
“Ally is the hypothetical girl that every guy dreams about. The one who gives you butterflies but you know you can still be yourself around them, you feel me? She may or may not also be a girl I dated and wrote the song about, haha. It’s a good thing we are still friends, that would suck to have a dream girl that you didnt like anymore…haha.”
Describe your dream tour!
“Want to tour the world with RR, every country, I would LOVE to go out with Boys Like Girls.”
Does anyone in the band have a weird talent?
“Peter can say the alphabet backwards.”
Who is the smelliest in band?
“Hmmm, we all keep ourselves pretty fresh. Maybe our beloved guitar tech, hes pretty stinky!”
Who sleeps the most?
“Ryan.”
Who flirts the most?
“Jon.”
Who can eat the most?
“James.”
Who can drink the most?
“James.”
Tell me about Runner Runner’s involvement in Kill Brand Clothing!
“We love Kill! We started the line “Kids Into Living Life” as a new line to the brand. Me and Ryan are also reps so we help the brand get into more stores!!! Go get a kids into living life shirt today!!!”
Favorite lyric from any song.
“The Texas sky is the biggest one i’ve seen but it still ain’t big enough for you and me”- Miranda Lambert
When and where was your first Runner Runner show at? How many people were there?
“It was at this rad bar in the OC called Slidbar last summer and it was packed we sold it out!”
Favorite Rider item?
“Veggie tray! You are what you eat!!! Does that mean I’m a carrot? Haha bad joke!”
Favorite Movie you could watch over and over again?
“The Lost Boys…love vampires!”
Are there any projects your currently working on that you would like to share?
“Yes! working on tons of new RR jams and have been writing a ton of songs with friends too: Andrew (Friday Night Boys), Alex (All Time Low), AJ (Lit), Timmy (Ima Robot). We are always writing so keep an ear out for RR songs!!!!”
“Thanks! RR 4 life!!!” – Nick Bailey
