1.The band was originally called American Scholars when they started in sixth grade. “We would hang out in [Wesley's] basement, eat granola bars and write punk songs that were super dark and emo and awesome,” Drew shares. “We just played around Seattle area, and we were super little dudes with long hair. Keaton was like, nine. His hair was literally down passed his shoulders.”
2. The boys were some of the “popular” kids in school— but Drew and Wes were actually former enemies! “It was like, dude, who's that other cool kid at the school? Why is there another one? It's not supposed to be that way,” Wes says. “Then we ended up joining forces in sixth grade and it was awesome.”
3. Wesley came up with the name Emblem3. “We had a whiteboard in our room and we listed down everything you need to make it in the business,” they explain. “We said, ‘You're going to be a brand. You're going to be a logo for a company and representing all these things like an emblem.’ And Wesley goes, ‘Emblem!’ Boom.”
4. Keaton finds inspiration from the music of Sublime, while Wesley says his muses are “[The Red Hot] Chili Peppers, Blink182, Green Day, and SUM41.” As for Drew? “Rise Against is my favorite band. We like punk.”
5. All three boys are flying solo. “We're single,” Drew says of the trio. “It sucks!” Would they ever date their fans? The boys say they absolutely would.
6. What do they look for in a girl? “Confidence, substance and security. I want a girl who believes in herself," Drew says. “She's gotta be beautiful on the inside and the outside.” Wes adds.
7. While on tour, Wesley brings a journal and Keaton brings his laptop. “I make beats on the road,” he explains. As for Drew, books and a guitar are his must-haves. And, of course, skateboards!
8. “I think they are rad dudes,” Wes says of the One Direction guys. “I wish that we could hang out.” Drew adds: “They seem just like awesome dudes.”
9. Keaton originally quit the band. “I told them that they sucked, and I walked out two songs into it,” he says. “I walked out of the show.” Thankfully, it was short-lived.
10. All three of the guys are addicted to Tumblr. Keaton admits it helps them pass the time while they’re on the road
