PipemanRadio Interviews Esjay Jones of WE ARE Pigs about Kids

Pipeman's Power of Music

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Esjay Jones from We Are Pigs, who have some badass new music they want to tell us all about. Pipeman and Esjay Jones have a discussion about the difficulties teenagers have in the modern day and how it is so different, and in some ways much worse, for teens than it was before, but they wanted to spread positivity through their new song Kids. Esjay Jones feels that as a woman in metal she has to share the message to other girls to take pride in yourself. Pipeman also opens up on some of the issues of drugs and how kids these days are taking drugs people would never have thought of back his day, there’s no fear anymore because it’s so readily available. You can follow them @wearepigsband on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Esjay Jones also reveals they’re planning on a US and European tour next year. Esjay Jones finishes off with a background to We Are Pigs, what it’s all about and what they’re goal is.
Today, We Are PIGS in collaboration with Brian “Head” Welch and JR Bareis (KORN, Love And Death) release the bold new animated video for the track “Kids” via Metal Hammer. Featuring each artist in caricature, the video – like the song – aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by today’s young generation and lets them know they are not alone.
The song was produced, engineered, co-written and co-sung by Esjay Jones, the mastermind behind We Are Pigs, and was originally inspired by the HBO show “Euphoria” and its raw portrayal of sex, drugs, identity, social media and the difficulties of navigating life as a teenager. Similar to the show, Jones, Welch and Bareis wanted the music video to be uncomfortable and thought provoking.
As Jones has said, “I spoke to Brian about the concept – initially thinking the message was, the ‘kids AREN’T alright,’ but as we started working together, we wanted to spread positivity, hope and purpose to youth with our words, and ‘kids are alright’ became the mantra.”
To further that message, part of the proceeds from the sale of “Kids” will be donated to organizations We Are Moving The Needle and The Whosoevers Movement aimed at uplifting, empowering and providing education and purpose for today’s youth. Find the track here: https://onerpm.link/kids
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