Gemini Syndrome’s Aaron Nordstrom on Touring, Healthy Eating, and His Band
by Tim Wenger
Gemini Syndrome are more than just another hard rock heavy hitter. This five-piece powerhouse was formed in 2010 in Los Angeles, and in four short years has established its’ name as a prominent force in the touring circuit, with their new album Lux dropping last September. They hit Herman’s Hideaway on April 14, having previously played the venue on one of their very first tours. Colorado Music Buzz spoke with front man Aaron Nordstrom about tour life and their upcoming plans.
Of note and record is a song Nordstrom did with Disturbed front man David Draiman. He hung out with Draiman and put together the track while Gemini Syndrome was out on the road with Device, Draiman’s other project. “They took us out last April,” said Nordstrom. “The first day, David called me up to his bus and asked me to do a song with him. That was a pretty big honor for me.”
An avid reader, Nordstrom considers himself a student of “all things beautiful.” His Facebook page (facebook.com/aaron.nordstrom) states this front and center, and CMB was curious as to what he has been reading lately. “I just recently got my library back,” Nordstrom laughs. “It had been in storage. I’ve been going through all my books and I’m excited to bring some of them with on the road.” With all that time in the van, he should be able to knock a few off his list. “I’d like to start going back and touching base on Chinese philosophy.”
When he’s not playing shows and reading, Nordstrom spends his time on the road working out and trying to eat healthy. “I try to stay as healthy as humanely possible when you’re out there eating truck stop food and maybe not getting the appropriate amounts of sleep each night.”
Anyone who has spent time on the road knows how tough it is to eat right. “Its’ tough man, it really is,” Nordstrom said. “As a conglomerate group, we’ve tried to steer ourselves towards fruits and stuff, so we can eat something that’s not total garbage. A lot of it is vitamins and supplements.”
Nordstrom has been a part of several projects over the course of his career, including being a touring guitarist for Otep in 2007 and 2008. Gemini Syndrome, however, he considers to be his baby and his message, a true representation of himself. “Considering I was here from the beginning of it, it feels more like ‘my’ band,” said Nordstrom. “It’s not mine solely, it’s obviously all five of ours, but the difference from starting something from the ground up gives it a little more of a personal meaning. It’s easier to put the heart and soul into it and translate what we’re trying to say.”
Gemini Syndrome’s new record Lux is available now, and the band has been working hard touring the hell out of it. As far as future recordings- “Maybe late this year, early next year, we’ll start looking at that,” said Nordstrom.
Online: geminisyndrome.com
Category: National News
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