Embracing the change: NEEDTOBREATHE emerges with ninth album, 'Caves,' tour stop at Revel
Oct. 21—Seth Bolt's life is full of change — and he's embracing each one.
The member of NEEDTOBREATHE recently became a father in August for the first time.
"It's changed my life," he says. "My wife had our daughter and I can't explain the love I feel. There's a new layer that's been peeled off."
Though he's a new father, Bolt will embark on the road yet again this year for the band's "The Caves World Tour."
NEEDTOBREATHE — which consists of Bolt, Bear Rinehart, Josh Lovelace, Randall Harris and Tyler Burkum — released its ninth album, "Caves," on Sept. 15.
The bands' tour will make a stop on Monday, Oct. 23, at Revel ABQ, to perform. Opening for the band will be Judah & the Lion.
The band worked on the album for months, and Bolt says the writing process for the band hasn't changed too much over the years.
What has changed is the band's perspective.
"We've all grown as men and have new responsibilities," he says. "The best part of it all is that we continue to work together well. We take time to make sure that the music is made by all of us."
With nine albums released, Bolt says there is a lot of material to pull from.
"It's something that we're fortunate to have," he says. "We have enough material to make a different set list for each show. We're also in a place where we want to showcase the new music because it represents where we are now."
The album features 11 tracks and features collaborations with Carly Pearce, Old Dominion, Foy Vance and Judah & the Lion.
Bolt says being able to collaborate with others on "Caves" was an incredible journey.
" 'Temporary Tears' with Foy just made sense," he says. "His voice is undeniably one of the best around right now. We wanted to end the album with the track because it's a perfect conclusion to the set."
As the tour continues, Bolt and the band are aware of the amazing opportunities they have with music.
He says it's important for the band to have fun while creating and performing.
"I feel a bigger responsibility when I get on stage now," he says. "When we first started, it was about putting in the work to get to a certain place. We've gotten here and are still aiming to create music that lasts. When it resonates with even one person, we've done our job. The world is a scary place, and the music we put out helps become a part of people's lives. What's better than that? Performing is something I enjoy because of the interaction. The love for it has grown and it's something I'm grateful for being able to experience."