Moriah Formica
Plush
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January 18, 2022
Moriah Formica - Moriah and Brooke met first. Moriah had seen Brooke on Instagram and was blown away. Moriah's father did some investigating and saw a video where she guested with Nonpoint at a venue Moriah had played a few times. So her dad contacted the venue owner and asked if he knew Brooke. He did and connected the two fathers. From there, they got together and jammed and had instant chemistry. When the pandemic just began they did a cover of Barracuda that went viral and brought a bunch of industry attention. So they decided to form a band. Brooke knew Ashley from playing at School of Rock a few years before so suggested they get together and jam which they did. Again, instant chemistry so they just needed to find a lead guitarist. That proved to be difficult. Moriah reached out to Lzzy Hale to tell her about the project and ask if she knew of any female guitar players. Lzzy has always been supportive of Moriah so she told her that she couldn't think of any off hand but would share their post looking for a guitarist. Bella saw that post and the rest is history!
MF - Some of my biggest influences for writing music and lyrics are Evanescence, Halestorm, Paramore, Daughtry, Korn and Lady Gaga.
MF - Yes, writing and making music is my escape, my release. Something about it is just incredibly healing and therapeutic. Especially when you're going through emotional tribulations.
MF - It's really an indescribable feeling. I remember when I was a kid connecting on a deep level with my favorite artists music. I thought it was so amazing that someone could create something that made me feel so understood and heard. The thought of our music doing that for someone else is amazing and it makes my heart so full.
MF - Amy and Lzzy are so kind and welcoming and did everything they could to make sure we felt safe, comfortable and excited on our first arena tour! They always gave us words of encouragement and amazing advice on being woman in rock. I feel that I've learned how to be a better front woman just by watching them every night.
MF - Most of what I said the previous question applies here. Really what sticks with me about passing anything on is to be badass and confident in who you are and your craft. Amy and Lzzy are 100% that!
MF - Honestly, the thing that sticks out the most as something I will cherish forever, is the fact that we got to tour with not one but two of my biggest heroes musically and vocally. It's something I've dreamed of since I was a little kid and I certainly didn't expect it to happen!
MF - I would absolutely love to go on tour with Korn! That's for sure a dream of mine.
MF - I would love to collab with Lady Gaga, Amy Lee, Lzzy Hale, Lajon from Sevendust, Wolfie.
MF - The Voice was an amazing experience and it most definitely helped me be a better performer, have more confidence and get to where I am now. Being on The Voice and performing on that stage helped prepare me to be able to play the arenas on the Evanescence and Halestorm tour. Something that I learned from The Voice that I've carried with me and to this band, is to stick to your guns and be authentic no matter what.
MF - Usually I write complete songs or maybe a verse and chorus and bring it to the table for everyone to put their touches on it and then build it from there.
MF - Lately I've just been so focused on Plush and building ourselves that I honestly haven't thought too much about covers for the first time in my life!!
MF - We can't wait to start playing overseas! Particularly Europe!
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