Music Coast caught up with Art Rivell of SensaMotion at Rise And Vibes 2026 at Tico Time River Resort for a conversation about Feel It All Around, self-reflection, dub-heavy live energy, and what keeps the band moving forward.
Art talks about the introspective feeling behind Feel It All Around, how songs like “Shine Upon Us All” and “Changes” reflect growth, self-improvement, and the human condition, and why the Tico Time setting brings a grounded, present energy to a festival set.
We also get into:
• The feeling SensaMotion was chasing with Feel It All Around
• Playing Rise & Vibes after Cali Roots
• Why drum and bass matter most live
• Building an atmosphere with deep bass, dub space, and soulful vocals
• “Show Love” with Stick Figure and how it helped set a trajectory for the band
• “The Ways” with The Hip Abduction and why it lights up the room
• Advice for young musicians building a real band
• Why finding the right people and staying persistent matters
• What “motion” means for SensaMotion in 2026
• New music currently in the works
Feel It All Around is out now, including “Show Love” with Stick Figure, “The Ways” with The Hip Abduction, and the title track featuring Jacob Hemphill.
🎤 Interview by Music Coast
📍 Rise & Vibes 2026 — Tico Time River Resort, Aztec, New Mexico
