Feature image photo credit: Patrick Rivera Photography
Jaime Lynch & Troy Williver are the driving force and founding members of OG8, a multi-faceted rock and roll band that injects elements of soul, funk, southern rock, and more. OG8 is a band of seasoned veterans with decades of recording and performance experience. They released their self-titled debut album in 2024 and now they are back!
In this interview, Jaime and Troy discuss texture and tone in their new album, Recognize. They talk about the new album cover, song inspiration and length, tattoos, and more! We even find out about Troy’s deep knowledge and history of quarter midget car racing and how it has inspired the band’s single, “Finish Line”.
OG8’s latest album, Recognize, is available now!!
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!