In a new interview, frontman of rock legends WINGER said the band is working on a new album planned in 2020. When frontman Kip Winger was asked about the songwriting plans, he said:
“Me and Reb [Beach, guitar] sit down with a drum machine and knock out a bunch of riffs, and then we do lyrics and cut drums. It’s a very basic formula. The writing process is really where it’s all important. It’s Reb and me sitting down in front of the gear and going for it. I never start with any ideas. I just let them come as I’m writing. I usually know within seconds if I can turn it into something good.”
Asked if there is less pressure to write hit songs today than in the ’80s, Kip said: “Not for me, because the standard is still so high. I want to keep bringing the best music forward that I can. It’s important that I’m not letting the music suffer from lack of quality. I’m a very good self-editor.”