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Meet Me @ The Altar has been boldly breaking barriers for future generations of music lovers since forming online in 2015. The band not only features women of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community but their touring members/crew are also women proving that diversity and inclusion is not only feasible in 2022 but should be the standard moving forward.

MM@TA’s hard work, determination, and DIY approach has landed them on stage with beloved acts such as The Used, Weezer, and KennyHoopla as well as being chosen to play massive festivals such as Lollapalooza, Slam Dunk, and Download Fest.

While out on their most recent Tell Me About Tomorrow Tour supporting fellow pop-rock newcomer jxdn, The Noise caught up with Meet Me @ The Altar members Edith, Téa, and Ada to talk all about life on the road plus their upcoming debut album. 

To see what the trio had to say about opening for punk rock icons Green Day, co-writing with legendary producer John Fields, and what to expect from their new music, be sure to see below. For more from the band, head here.

You’ve been part of such diverse lineups/tours and have shared the stage with artists such as jxdn, Knuckle Puck, Twenty One Pilots, Coheed & Cambria and more. How does it feel to play to such diverse crowds across a variety of genres and who has been your favorite so far?

MM@TA: It’s hard to pick a favorite because each audience we are in front of is an opportunity to have more people fall in love with our music and connect with new fans. Twenty One Pilots was obviously a bucket list, “pinch me” moment for us. We just opened up for Green Day in Copenhagen to a crowd of thousands of people. It still feels like a dream. But we also had an incredible time learning from legends like Coheed and The Used and really studying how they work a crowd. 

With being one of the youngest bands to play When We Were Young Fest, how does it feel to be included in such a legendary lineup and who are you most excited to see?

We’re beyond stoked to get to play alongside so many artists we grew up loving and still do! We are definitely excited to see My Chem, Paramore, Bring Me, Avril, our friend jxdn, The Wonder Years - pretty much everyone! 

MM@TA has recently started to co-write and work with iconic producers such as John Fields - what was it like to work with him and can you explain your songwriting process?

We absolutely love John to death and it was such a full circle moment to record our upcoming album with the same man who recorded our favorite Demi Lovato/Jonas Brothers albums that heavily influenced us at age 8. Our writing process changed for this record because this is the first time we’ve co-written songs with other writers. It was really cool to see how adding an extra brain into our songwriting process shapes our songs. One of our favorite people ever to create with is a man named John Ryan who we wrote a good chunk of the album with.

How does it feel knowing you have created such an inclusive approach to your art and what advice do you have for future rockers?

We grew up loving music from very young ages, particularly pop-punk, but never seeing anybody who really looked like us or represented us in other bands, even on a local level. With every goal we hit and every obstacle we overcome, we feel like it’s just what we owe to our younger selves and also to young women and young POC who may see us up there on stage and finally find the motivation they need to say, “Hey, I want to do that too and I think I’m going to try.” Our advice for other musicians is that you’re the only one who can set limits for yourself, and if you don’t believe in yourself, nobody else is going to. So you may as well be your own advocate and follow your heart!! 

Fans are anxiously awaiting your debut full-length release - what can fans expect from your first album and what does the future hold for MM@TA?

Our sound on this record is heavily influenced by the early ‘00’s for sure -- including some of our idols like Avril, Demi, and P!nk. It feels like we’ve finally arrived at the sound we’ve been evolving towards and the music we were meant to make. We can’t wait to share it with the world. As for what the future holds -- lots more touring to be announced soon!!!