# Freeze the Fall: Growing up in an underage band > Bassist Aria Becker on navigating venues that wouldn't let her band inside, signing to a label, and moving beyond the 'teen band' label. - Title: Freeze the Fall: Growing up in an underage band · Guitar World - Summary: Bassist Aria Becker on navigating venues that wouldn't let her band inside, signing to a label, and moving beyond the 'teen band' label. Young bands face… - Keywords: freeze the fall, aria becker, bassist, underage band, 604 records, teenage musicians, venue age restrictions, band career, crescents and the torch, medieval aesthetic, dingwall basses, darkglass gear - Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/bassists/teenage-bassist-aria-becker-on-life-in-an-underage-band - Published: 2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: freeze the fall, aria becker, bassist, underage band, 604 records, teenage musicians, venue age restrictions, band career, crescents and the torch, medieval aesthetic, dingwall basses, darkglass gear ## Too young to stay inside Freeze the Fall faced venues that wouldn't let underage members stay inside during shows. They'd wait in cars until their set, then rush in to play and leave. > There were shows where we literally weren't allowed to stay inside the venue. We'd have to wait in the car until the support act had finished. ## The 'teen band' label stuck Freeze the Fall got introduced as a 'teen band' constantly, even though they didn't want their age to define them. They heard 'you're so good for a teenage band' repeatedly. > We didn't want to be known for being a young band. We just wanted to be known as a band. ## Age restrictions blocked opportunities Some shows were off-limits because of age rules. Certain parts of the music industry were harder to navigate as an underage band. > There were shows we couldn't play because of age restrictions, and certain parts of the industry were harder to navigate. ## 604 Records signed them anyway The label reached out to Freeze the Fall first, showing confidence in the young band. They worked around age restrictions to build a career path. > They reached out to us first, so there wasn't really any hesitation from them about our age. ## Tour managers and booking agents hesitated Getting professional support was tough because people doubted underage bands would stick with it. Now that the members are older, that skepticism is fading. > People sometimes don't believe you're going to stick with it. Now that we're getting older, that's all starting to fade away. ## New single, new era Freeze the Fall released Crescents and the Torch as the first single from an upcoming full-length album. The song sets up the sound and story to come. > It's really the beginning of a new era for us. Like most of our music, you can think of this first single almost like a movie trailer. ## Concept album over two EPs The band debated splitting their album into EPs since listeners often skip full records. They chose to make a concept album with an overarching story instead. > Writing a full-length album has always been a goal for the three of us. We're storytellers, so this is a concept album with a big overarching story. ## Medieval aesthetic defines the band Since their last EP The Red Garden, Freeze the Fall embraced a medieval-inspired look across social media, outfits, and stage presence. Singer Quinn especially loves the aesthetic. ## Aria's first bass was a Jackson Aria Becker's parents pushed her to play an instrument. She found a three-quarter-size Jackson on her bed one day and got a teacher who changed everything. ## Joining the band changed her practice Before Freeze the Fall, Aria focused on technique and music theory. Once in the band, she shifted to singing and playing bass together, stage presence, and writing. > My practice became about singing and playing bass guitar at the same time, working on stage presence, writing for the band and running through the setlist. ## Bring Me the Horizon inspired her Aria's favorite band is Bring Me the Horizon. They've been a moral compass for her writing and she even named one of her basses after the singer's dog. ## A strap lock lesson on stage During a show, Aria's bass strap lock came off mid-song. She caught the falling bass and finished the song sitting on the stage, learning to check gear before every show. > I caught it before it hit the floor, but we were literally in the middle of a song. I had to play the rest of the song sitting on the stage. ## Dingwall and Darkglass are her gear Aria discovered Dingwall basses around 2022 and got her first in 2023. She pairs them with Darkglass Anagram gear, a combination that sounds great together. ## She names all her basses Aria names her instruments and gives them personalities, like Luna and Taz. It's like customizing a character in a video game and makes her feel more connected to them. > It's like customizing your character in a video game. You get to hone in on the instrument and give it its own identity. ## Key takeaway Young bands face real barriers like age restrictions and skepticism, but as members mature, those obstacles fade and new opportunities open up.