KOCH Records’ Seattle-based alternative rock band and winner of the 2007 “MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout,” The Myriad, is scheduled to release their highly anticipated sophomore project With Arrows, With Poise on May 13, 2008. In anticipation of the release, we asked the guys some questions about the album, MTV, and touring. Step inside to read more.

Steven Tracy: guitars, keys, programming

inR: We last sat down together at the Purple Door festival in August of 2005. Give me a short summary of some things that have happened with The Myriad since then.

Steven: Well, that's a big window of time, and it’s certainly been busy! With the exception of recording the album, we've been on the road. So nothing's really new there. Lots of miles, lots of interstate, and lots of clubs. Last year however was pretty special for us. We had a bit of a lineup change in who worked on the business stuff with us, so we felt this intense drive to write and record something really special. It was the first time in a while where it was really on our shoulders. We essentially locked ourselves up in the studio and just went out to make the record of our lives.

Submitted by John Roger Schofield of The Myriad (upcoming release: With Arrows, With Poise, May 13, 2008 - Koch Records)

1. Radiohead In Rainbows

The language fails when it comes to this record. Thus, I won't sully it's ineffability with any stupid critique, no matter how much lauding or exaltation be contained therein! I will say this, however, thank God I will have this record for the rest of my life... to listen to and unfold whenever I choose... ; it's like having a wild, crystal-clear alpine river directly in my backyard... in which to immerse my hot, tired feet whenever life gets unbearable...

Submitted by John Roger Schofield of The Myriad (current album: You Can't Trust A Ladder - Floodgate Records)

My iPod favorites in all their splendid glory!

These are not in order of "most listened to." They are all equals in my grateful eye.

1. Murder By Death - In Bocca Al Lupo

Refreshing and literary. This is what clever story telling sounds like; this is the heart on an arduous cattle drive through lightning storms and whiskey bottles!

Submitted by Steven Tracy of The Myriad

1. The Listening - The Listening

The Listening's full length debut is a moody one. Each listen reveals more textures that keep drawing you back in. Great lyrics, great music.