It’s been more than 10 years since OZMA formed, but that hasn’t dulled the enthusiasm of the band’s lead vocalist and bass player, Daniel Brummel.

Brummel, who joined the earliest incarnation of OZMA when he was a high school freshman, said the bumps that had threatened to derail the band before it found its niche are past, and the members are more grounded musically than ever. He speaks enthusiastically about how the songwriting collaboration he has with the band’s founder, Ryan Slegr, has matured in the four years since their last album. A lot of that growth is due to experimentation with various sounds and techniques.