David Begin sits down with Weld Square for Midday Records “Get to Know the Artists” feature. Weld Square will be competing on Friday, January 24 at The Met in Pawtucket, RI for a chance to perform at the next Midday Social.

Midday Records: Let’s start off with the basics. Can you tell us a little about the band and the the story behind your name, “Weld Square“?

Weld Square: We formed in 2011 in New Bedford, Ma. We’ve collectively been writing, recording and performing in numerous bands over the last decade. Weld Square was a notorious neighborhood in New Bedford for most of the 20th Century.

MDR: You’ve released a debut EP “Femme de Maison”. What was that recording process like for the band and how has the newly released content affected the band?

WS: Our debut, “Femme de Maison” was release in April 2012. It was recorded and produced in New Bedford at Elm Street Studios with engineer Lenny Machado. We returned to Elm Street in 2013 to begin work on our first full length album “Capricious Youth” which will be released on Jan 24th, 2014.

MDR: Which artists would you say most influence your sound, and why?

WS: Individually and as a group we aren’t influenced by specific artists as much as we’re influenced by movements, era’s and our own vision.

MDR: Which of your songs do you enjoy playing live the most?

WS: This is a real tough question for us. “Femme de Maison” as a collection of music was our beginning. “Capricious Youth” is us coming together as adults and as a band. We wholeheartedly love playing all of them.

MDR: You’ll be competing for a chance to perform at The Midday Social, have you attended a Midday Social in the past or worked with Midday Records prior to this event? If so, what was the experience like for you?

WS: We have not previously attended the Social or worked with Midday until this point. We are very excited to be apart of this event.

MDR: What can we expect to see in this upcoming year from the band?

WS: As for 2014, we plan on promoting “Capricious Youth” and performing for as many people as possible.

Weld Square would like to thank all of our friends and family. We love you all.