Loudtracks.com recently did an interview with BLACK WATER RISING’s Robert Traynor about the band’s self titled debut album. Excerpts from the chat are below:

LoudTrax.com: ‘Brother Go On’ is the first single off your debut, self titled album and it’s getting quite a buzz and drawing interest from different circles. Tell us about the song and how you feel about the response so far.

Robert Traynor: "‘Brother Go On’ is a song about rising up, it's about making a stand against that which would hold you down. I wrote the song after watching all the corruption and bullshit of my countries' government, and how even though someone may feel small and powerless to make a stand against it, you still can. The little guy can make a difference.”

LoudTrax.com: You performed at SXSW, at the High Times Doobie Awards. What was it like to play SXSW now that your album is out and what kind of reaction did you guys get?

Robert Traynor : “Last years' SXSW was a real trip. We had a great time and the reaction there to the band was awesome. We played two shows that day, one during the day, where we were awarded The High Times Doobie Awards for best rock, and one in the evening.”

LoudTrax.com: What are the bands plans coming up? Any more tour dates added?

Robert Traynor: “We are just trying to spread the word as much as possible. Touring is tough because we have no money and we are an independent band so without the push of a fat cat label pickins are slim. The music biz is hurting big time and it's harder than ever for little acts like us but we are moving forward slowly and that’s the name of the game for Black Water Rising... one brick at a time.

We plan on playing as much as possible, and getting the music out there, and it is. There is no clock over our heads and no expiration date on this music so we don't mind the slow climb. We are grateful for the great response we are getting from the rock community and we gain new fans everyday.”

To read the full interview go here.