Whats the story behind the name “Switchfoot”?
Jon Foreman: Switchfoot is a surfing term. We all love to surf and have been surfing all our lives so to us, the name made sense. To switch your feet means to take a new stance facing the opposite direction. It’s about change and movement, a different way of approaching life and music. • Jesus freak Hideout: How did you get started in music? Jon: My brother and I have been playing music together as long as I can remember. I’ve known Chad since high school. Chad and I were at the same college when the bands that we were in went their seperate ways. That’s when we decided to try to do something together. • JFH: How would you describe your sound? Jon: Guitar driven pop that might make you whistle, tap your foot, or think. • JFH: What bands have influenced your sound? Jon: The police, the beatles, U2, James Taylor, Keith Green, elliot smith, and Heavy Vegetable • JFH: What kind of changes, if any, were you looking to make for your new album, Learning to Breathe? Jon: We have never really t
