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Travis Moseley of Colorblind talks with WOUB at Louder Than Life
By: Bradley Cunningham
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WOUB) – Since our chat at Inkcarceration, Colorblind hasn’t slowed down. They dropped new tracks God Complex and Neversleep, each paired with videos that dig deeper into the world they’re building within their recently released album Who Sold You This Truth?.
Fast forward a couple of months, and here we are at Louder Than Life, where the band hit the Loudmouth Stage on Thursday, September 18. When I linked up with frontman Travis Moseley, he greeted me with a big hug and excitement about the band’s growth.
Find a transcript of our conversation, edited for length and clarity, below.
Bradley Cunningham: How was the set? How has your Louder Than Life experience been so far?
Travis Moseley: Dude, it was great. The set was awesome. We had some van troubles getting here, and it was kind of scary — we rolled in right on the wire. So the day was hectic, but the set itself was amazing. I’m honestly a little speechless. Any Danny [Wimmer] festival is a blast — the catering, the vibe, everything — it’s always a great time.
Any good memories from the set? Any funny fan moments you noticed?
Moseley: Honestly, we’re still a pretty young band, so seeing that many people felt surreal. At one point I asked for a show of hands to see who was familiar with us, and about 80% of the crowd raised their hands. That was crazy to see.
How does that differ from your Inkcarceration set?
Moseley: There’s obvious growth. Getting to play in front of these crowds is such an incredible opportunity — making a fan live at a show feels different and deeper than someone finding us on Spotify. The connection you get live is real, and that’s amazing. I think we won some new fans over. It felt amazing.
Last time we spoke, you were preparing for the tour with Bless the Fall, Miss May I, and Dark Divine. You’re a few weeks in now — what’s that been like?
Moseley: It’s been amazing. We’ve toured with a lot of these people before. Miss May I are labelmates at Solid State, and we’ve done runs with Dark Divine before, so it feels like being out with your buddies. The Bless the Fall guys are the sweetest and super accommodating. The shows have been great and we’re excited to keep it going.
Do you feel like you’re locking into your own process as a frontman — your showmanship and how you present yourself?
Moseley: Yeah, I definitely do. I’m always learning, but in the past year or so, I’ve felt more comfortable on stage than ever. I’m a worrier, so I hand-write my setlist and little talking points just in case I forget. Sometimes I use them, sometimes I don’t — they’re a safety net. When the crowd is into it, it’s so much easier to be conversational and clear-headed. If people are standing with their arms crossed, it’s harder to feel welcomed enough to be yourself, but that’s part of playing live and learning how to win them over.
That’s true for any job. Who wants to play to someone with their arms crossed, right?
Moseley: Exactly. It’s fun to watch them get won over — they might be stiff for the first couple songs, then start jamming and by the end they’re into it.
Is there a particular song that loosens people up?
Moseley: Yeah — we have a new song called God Complex. It has a different vibe from a lot of our other tracks, and it usually gets a distinct reaction. It’s usually the turning point in the set; I can feel the energy shift after it.
I obviously follow you guys on social media. You guys are always producing content. Tell me about the new videos, the EP — everything that’s going on right now.
Moseley: On September 12, we released part one of our debut album, Who Sold You This Truth?, It’s been a lot of fun. We’ve had great people on board — Ori McGinnis directed the video for God Complex. He’s amazing and has done stuff the band has always admired. Adam, our A&R, hooked that up. I also work with a short-form content guy, Nick Gonzalez, who’s the best vibe and super sweet. The team around you matters so much — it makes creative work flow. I feel at home with these people.
My favorite part of your recent work is the concept you’re building on visually. The physical artwork for Who Sold You This Truth? and the Neversleep video have clear connection. How involved were you in that creative direction?
Moseley: During the writing process we were watching this weird liminal, dream core-horror stuff on TV — strange edits that feel medieval and apocalyptic. That vibe influenced the writing and seeped into the artwork and videos. It shaped the whole aesthetic.
That adds a cool layer. Has it been hard to explain that concept to the media and creatives?
Moseley: Yeah — it’s been tricky to explain, but we’re starting to get our footing with it. We’re finding ways to immerse people in that universe.
I like that you used the word ‘universe.’ I feel that gives a whole new perspective for fans to dive into. Is that universe going to be explored more in part two of the album?
Moseley: Yes, Absolutely. We’re still figuring that story out. I’d share more hints if I could — I’m in suspense like everyone else.
Last one — if you could time-travel to any music era for a week, where would you go? Is that where your influences lie?
Moseley: I’d go back to the early 2000s — like 2003, when that scene was really coming alive. Bands like Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens, early Warped Tour days — that era inspired me a lot. It would’ve been amazing to be part of that. I’m honored that I can sometimes walk in the same room as these people every once in a while.