Fast Eddy have blazed a trail throughout the underground music community. Hailing from Denver Colorado they are Micah Morris (lead vocals and guitar, Arj Narayan (drums), Devon Francy (bass) and Lisandro Gutierrez (guitar). Since 2014, Together they create a unique sound by mixing hopeless outlaw rock n’ roll anthems with the decadence of punk infused power pop notions. This dynamic style is celebrated via three stellar releases. These are the Toofer One EP (2019), and albums Take A Look (2022) and To The Stars (2024). All of which are released domestically through Spaghetty Town Records and are born thanks to collaborations with Dan Dixon and Tuk Smith (Biters).

In addition to being a rock n’ roll power house, Fast Eddy have contributed to cementing Denver as a capital of rock n’ roll rebellion. This is largely thanks to their actively performing and touring. However, it’s also due to creating the Rocker Mountain Ripper. Founded by Micah Morris in 2019, this multi day festival invites groups to venture from all over to play Denver. Each time the festival has been put on it builds upon the last with more diverse acts both new and old. Among the bands to perform are RMBLR, Criminal Kids, The Ravagers, Bad Sex, Mel Machete and The Dahmers.

Fast Eddy seem to be riding high after the recent release of To The Stars, the conclusion of 2024’s Rocker Mountain Ripper and a tour supporting The Dahmers. To learn more about Fast Eddy I sat down with Micah Morris. He was kind of enough to tell me about Fast Eddy’s history, the Rocker Mountain Ripper and their upcoming tour to Japan in April 2025.

NixBeat: How did Fast Eddy come together?

Micah Morris: We all came from different Denver bands. Lisandro and I had been writing and working on songs since 2011. Devon started working with us around 2013, and then we were all out one night and hung out with Arj at a show. We had known him from a couple Denver bands, and asked if he wanted to come jam with us that night. We wrote our first song right then. So, we really formed in 2014

NixBeat: Fast Eddy has worked with Dan Dixon and Tuk Smith (Biters, Tuk Smith and The Restless Hearts) for the Toofer One 7’, Take A Look and To The Stars. How has it been working with Dan Dixon and Tuk Smith?

Micah Morris: We started working with them for the Toofer One EP, and haven’t recorded anything without them since. We love them, they’re extremely professional, and they push you to achieve the best recording you can. They helped us grow a lot.

NixBeat: How did you get involved with Spaghetty Town Records?

Micah Morris: After we recorded those songs, we didn’t know where to release them or what to do. We knew we had something good, and when our old friend Tony Cozziglio from Boulevard Trash heard them he immediately wanted to help us release them. Even though he didn’t really have much of a label at the time. He sent the songs to Teddy Spaghetty, and Teddy jumped on it right away. Teddy has been a dear fiend, and family to our band ever since.

NixBeat: To The Stars was released on March 15, 2024. It brilliantly captures a mix of outlaw rock n’ roll with a distinct punk driven power pop style. How do you think To The Stars matures from Take A Look?

Micah Morris: They are two pretty different records, but a big difference is that Take a Look was recorded in different sessions over a three year period, so it’s less cohesive, but I think we have some very strong songs on that record. To The Stars however I think is much darker and more honest and vulnerable. We also had further honed our songwriting skills. We had to finish the entire album within two weeks because we needed to fly Tuk and Dan out to Denver. So I think it sort of grew into a more comprehensive and cohesive album.

NixBeat: One of my favorite tracks on To The Stars is “Steppin Stone” What were you drawing from for this track?

Micah Morris: We all collaborated on writing this song, and it was one that came together very quick. Devon actually wrote the lyrics for it, and one of the lyrics we thought was really strong was To the Stars. So naturally that’s what we called the song, but when thinking of a name for the album, we wanted that name, but I didn’t want it to be a focus track because people would favor to listen and review that song over the others. So the only way around that was to rename it. Stepping Stone was a lyric we liked too, but voted to change the spelling to “Steppin’ Stone,”in a way its homage to my second cousin from The Monkees Michael Nesmith.

NixBeat: Another favorite is “The Rapture.” What influenced this song?

Micah Morris: I wrote that one, and had an idea to have a sort of “Paint it Black” intro, and some dark Americana themes, but the chorus is obviously influenced by Dead Boys “Sonic Reducer.” The bridge with the lead features an almost metal style lead melody. I’ve always written weird little riffs like that but never got to sneak them into a song. Lyrically it’s about corruption in the christian church. I was raised christian and have always grappled with the hypocrisy, and corruption within the institution behind the religion.

NixBeat: Also “No More Neon Lights” captures a unique and vivid mood. What did you draw from for “No More Neon Lights?”

Micah Morris: That one was also collaborative, and we actually wanted to write a post punk sort of song. If you pay attention to the verse, the chord progression is actually quite similar to “A Forest” by The Cure. The bridge lead is a melody I thought akin to a Sisters of Mercy style riff. Lyrically it’s about taking a step back from our loud, bright, mechanical world, to shut off the lights, and remember who we were when we could see the sky.

NixBeat: Can readers expect another Fast Eddy release in the near future?

Micah Morris: Unfortunately not for awhile, it takes a lot for us to get out to Atlanta to record with Dan, or to fly him and Tuk out to Denver — and we don’t want to ever diminish the sonic quality of the recordings by recording elsewhere. We have started writing a new album though

NixBeat: How has the Denver music community changed since 2015?

Micah Morris: Denver has always been a tight community, with a bunch of rock, punk, and metal bands. But I haven’t seen too many younger bands growing to fill the shoes of the aging ones. Not sure what the future looks like for the scene, but we’ll be there.

NixBeat: Micah Morris of Fast Eddy has been the main organizer behind the Rocker Mountain Ripper festival. Since starting in 2019 the festival has boasted bands like The Ravagers, The Dahmers, Criminal Kids, Mel Machete, Bad Sex, The Fauxs, Nico Bones and more! What prompted you to create this festival?

Micah Morris:: I always loved the festivals Chase Tail from RMBLR puts on in Atlanta, such as the Playboy Playoffs. Chase and I actually collaborated a bit on the first ripper, but I’ve done the rest on my own. It’s honestly just gotten a little out of hand since the first one, which had 8 bands, and 4 bands in the pre-party. I then moved up to close to 40 bands on some of them. I think the next one I’ll downsize a quite a bit, It seems people are getting a little overwhelmed with the festival thing as of late, and there’s quite a few other festivals with similar acts. I’m gonna try and bring something a little new to the table for the next one.

NixBeat: The Rocker Mountain Ripper has had four events since 2019. What has the process been like with organizing each succeeding festival?

Micah Morris: It’s a lot of work, and a lot of stress and accountability to a lot of people. It was rough at first, but now I think I’ve got my sea legs.

NixBeat: Can readers expect a return of the Rocker Mountain Ripper Festival in 2025?

Micah Morris: I’m thinking of doing one in March, the ideas are brewing at the moment.

NixBeat: In an interview with The Rock N’ Roll Geek Show on March 23, 2024, it is mentioned that you are fans of bands like The Speedways and Giuda. What about these bands makes you admire them?

Micah Morris: The bands capture the real energy of classic power-pop and glam, but they still offer more modern takes on those formulas.

NixBeat: In April 2025 Fast Eddy will be touring Japan. What are you looking forward to when playing there?

Micah Morris: We were sad to have missed out on our European tour we had booked a couple years ago, but I decided we should just take an even bigger leap across the pond. I love Japan, and have spent time there before, I hope people will enjoy our music.

NixBeat: What does the future hold for Fast Eddy?

Micah Morris: I don’t think we’re gonna slow down anytime soon. 

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