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Inkcarceration 2025: A quick sit down with Travis William Moseley of Colorblind
By: Bradley Cunningham
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Mansfield, Ohio (WOUB) – Due to the heavy rainfall on Saturday night at Inkcarceration 2025, the festival grounds needed swift attention to ensure the safety and enjoyment of fans on Sunday. The Danny Wimmer Production crew and volunteers worked efficiently overnight to mitigate damage and prep for the day’s events.
While the weather caused some schedule shifts, I was fortunate enough to catch Travis William Moseley, vocalist for rising band Colorblind, for a quick five-minute chat backstage on Sunday, July 20. Find a transcript of the conversation below, edited for length and clarity.
BRADLEY CUNNINGHAM: With songs like Let Down and Misery Loves Company, fans are loving the heavier side of your new material. Was it a deliberate move to lean into a heavier sound?
TRAVIS MOSELEY: You know, it honestly wasn’t a deliberate move—it just kind of happened. The songs evolved into that naturally. We didn’t go into the studio with a plan to be heavier, it just manifested that way. We were focused on making something we were proud of, something that made us feel something. That’s what we landed on.
So you’re still shaping your identity sonically. What does that journey look like behind the scenes? What are you experimenting with?
MOSELEY: Dude, it’s been a lot of exploration. We go into the studio blindly and just follow the feeling. When you write a chorus that gives you chills, you chase that. With this album, people used to tell us to “refine our sound” because it was all over the place. But we kind of pushed back on that—we wanted variety. So there’s acoustic, stripped-down songs, heavy tracks, and production-driven songs. We’re searching for that 360 image of who we are as a band, and I think we’ll always be in that pursuit.
That vulnerability is a strength. You’re showing different sides of yourselves—and with that comes a range of outcomes, right?
MOSELEY: Exactly. Whether it’s a heavy song, an acoustic one, or something driven by production, we’re chasing the same thing—a fun, catchy chorus and some cool, ethereal verses. Sometimes we walk out of a session thinking, “Whoa, didn’t expect that,” but we embrace it. It’s very zen. If a song ends up in a surprising place, we trust that’s where it was meant to go.
You’ve built serious momentum. Now you’re playing at INK. How does it feel to hit this level and be part of a festival like this?
MOSELEY: It’s incredible. We’ve played so many shows, but this is something else. Danny Wimmer Productions treats us like royalty—breakfast, lunch, dinner catering, air-conditioned dressing rooms. But more than that, it’s playing in front of these massive crowds and seeing people sing lyrics I wrote in my mom’s living room. It’s unreal. We’re just so grateful.
You just wrapped up a tour with Dayseeker and you’re heading straight into dates with Catch Your Breath and Blessthefall. How are you staying grounded and inspired as you go from one big moment to the next?
MOSELEY: I’ve got a strict vocal warm-up routine before every show. That daily ritual keeps me grounded. It gives structure to my day and helps me stay focused. Also, staying in touch with my loved ones—my girlfriend, my mom—they help keep my mind right.
Bonus question: Who’s on your Mount Rushmore of music?
MOSELEY: I absolutely love Anthony Green—he’s my biggest influence. Def Leppard, for sure. And Lynn Gunn from PVRIS. That’s all I’ve got for now, but they’re huge for me.