We have grown a ton as a band but are still the same we still function the same way at the core and still play the same way.

We’ve also gotten to know the business side of things, which is a complete addition to just the music. We work with a label and management now, which is something we didn’t have in high school. JV: Doing music professionally is another difference. Social media also plays a huge part in our current success because of TikTok, as one of our songs became popular on TikTok. MA: Today, it is much more accessible to get your hands on new music. John Vaughan (JV): We would put up physical posters for shows. Previously, information spread much more by word-of-mouth, and music was CD-oriented. Matt Alvarado (MA): Social media is one of the biggest differences. The Observer (TO): What was the experience of transitioning as a band from high school to the present day? What has changed and what has stayed the same? The Observer caught up with PUBLIC to discuss their experiences as a band and their thoughts on music. As PUBLIC performed, they embodied the power of rock and roll and undoubtedly made a fan out of every audience member, interacting with the crowd and each other in a way that proved the power music has to connect all people. The band formed in high school, and the friendship at the core of PUBLIC was visible in their performance, with high energy throughout their set and a passion for music shining clear. PUBLIC, a rock-pop band consisting of lead singer John Vaughan, bass and synth player Matt Alvarado, and drummer Ben Lapps, opened for American Authors and Magic Giant at Webster Hall at the final show of their Band of Brothers tour.

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