Flight 409 return after fifteen years, reigniting old chemistry and reconnecting with a loyal community. In this interview, they reflect on their past, creative rebirth, and what their long-awaited new chapter holds.
1. “Finish What You Started” marks your first release since 2009. What moment or conversation sparked the decision to finally reunite and return to the studio after all these years?
In all honesty we have all thought about reuniting for a while but the logistics have never worked out in our favor. But the chemistry has always been there. We were informed our catalog was removed from Spotify and Apple Music. As we worked on restoring our prior material back onto streaming services we decided to write a new song. So we got into the room together and worked on new material.
2. The new single blends classic Flight 409 nostalgia with a refreshed energy. When you began writing again, what elements of your early sound did you intentionally revisit, and what new influences shaped this comeback?
We are all scattered throughout the country now, so writing again was a bit different than how it was 15+ years ago. Each person has their own sound and style and as we shared ideas back and forth, our “Flight 409” sound began to take shape again. It wasn’t intentional, but there’s something special about how that familiar sound shows up in our new single, “Finish What You Started.” After getting back into the room together it was apparent the chemistry never left.
3. You’ve described the song as coming from a place of growing up, letting go of ego, and reconnecting as friends. How did your dynamic shift once you were all back in the same room, creating music again?
We all agreed, the second we were back in our studio again, it felt like we were transported back in time. It was surreal in a way, like time never passed. In that studio, we were the same dumb kids we were when we first started writing together.
4. Flight 409 built a huge, loyal community through DIY touring and the Myspace-era scene. What does it feel like reconnecting with fans who’ve been waiting fifteen years — many of whom grew up alongside your music?
Reconnecting with our fans has honestly felt effortless, because the moment we dropped the new song, their support came rushing back in full force. We have so much respect for this community who have adopted us as one of their own. Seeing all the familiar faces who have stuck with us throughout these years has been incredibly humbling. It’s hard to imagine something we worked on as teenagers can still resonate and have an impact today.
5. Looking back on your early years — Taste of Chaos, Warped Tour, and touring with bands like Eyes Set to Kill — what memories or lessons hit the hardest while making this new chapter a reality?
Those years were incredible, and it’s easy to romanticize them because they were so chaotic and fun. But with some distance, we can see the things we’d probably do differently if we got a redo. For starters, we would’ve taken more time to just enjoy being around each other instead of always stressing about the next big move. We were constantly looking ahead and didn’t always live in the moment. Still, the memories are priceless. We laugh now about how we somehow survived touring with no money, no real plan, and absolutely no clue, but those are the stories that shaped us.
6. You’ve confirmed more new music for 2026. What can listeners expect from this next phase of Flight 409? Are you leaning deeper into nostalgia, exploring new territory, or a bit of both?
We’re knee-deep in new ideas right now and honestly open to everything. Some songs tap into nostalgic vibes, some push into territory we never would’ve tried back in the day, and some sit right in the middle. We’ve all kept playing and evolving as musicians, and we’ve all grown individually over the years, and it naturally shows up in the writing. It feels like a continuation of where we left off. We’re excited about these songs, and we know the people who’ve stuck with us will be just as into the new material as we are.
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