Performing at over 200 shows and traveling non-stop across the country is no easy feat for any band. Earphunk has been putting in work for the last two years. Next month they release their new album, Right Where I Belong, and with no signs of slowing down for these guys, it's amazing they have the time to talk to folks like us. Luckily, Mark Hempe (vocals/guitar) was kind enough to carve out a few minutes to chat before their show at Terminal West last week.

How do you guys go about writing your songs?

Usually, there will be an idea presented by someone and they will bring that to the band and it will be somewhat developed. Then the band will put their take on it and it will turn into an actual song. Paul and I come up with a lot of the songs.

Your sound is a bit edgier than most funk bands, what made you decide to go with a bolder sound than a chiller approach?