JC Internet Radio knows that this next band is certainly going to take music into a whole new direction; but that is a good thing especially if Sickhoose is making fantastic music like they are now. Frontman Davy recently spoke to our magazine community about the band’s music and what fans can expect from them in the next few years.
Isaac: I just listened to your song, "TIA". What was the inspiration for making this song and your new album?
Davy: Hmmm...... A cross between a serious speech given by the prime minister publicizing our thoughts and feelings on matters BUT agreements from his assistant Roland Rat, I prefer Roland!
Isaac: Who were your influences?
Davy: Excluding Boo & the obvious (Diablo & China Drum) Stereophonics, Greenday, Muse, Slipknot, The ventures, Eddie Izzard, Jalapenos, Pizza & Boo again.
Isaac: What do you consider to have been the highlight(s) and lowpoint(s) of your career to date?
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Davy: Winning the competition was a good one. Supporting UFO was canny. Writing with Ad was a goodin. Low one, hmmmmm, I dont have one...... our fan loves us!!!
Isaac: Brief history about your background plus the style of music you play.
Davy: I quite like the quote from the competition.... “A cross between Queens of The Stoneage & Biffy Clyro with a lamb constantly being knocked back from interviews. If you like melodic, blowing your balls off, cheeky style, you'll want our babies! You can have them, they're on Ebay!!”.
Isaac: How easy is it to gets gigs for you as an artist? What is the live music scene like in your area?
Davy: Newcastle is one of the greatest areas in the world for local music. Every band supports one another and the talent is top draw! It’s just shocking how you have to go down to be spotted.
Isaac: What do you think of the state of Indie Music at the moment? Do you listen to radio much at all? Has the Internet helped music grow or hindered it in your opinion?
Davy: Don’t listen to much radio unless we are on. Would love to go on more radio stations live and have a good chat about everything in the world. Did Egyptians build them triangle things, I don’t think so but why do people have the urge to climb on the top? They'll only see the other side of the mountain!
Everyone seems to think music has to be different - WHY??? If it sounds good who gives a rats a$%£!!!!
Isaac: If you could create a fantasy band - what would be the line-up and why?
Davy: Dave Peckett (Snr) on Drums. Adam Lee on Drums with vocals. (Yes 2 drummers!) Steve Lodge on Bass. Paul McMullen Lead Guitar. Davy Peckett on second guitar & vocals. How many am I allowed? Can the 2 Dave's from China Drum join in???
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Isaac: What CD's do you currently have available and where can they be purchased from?
Davy: We have an Album coming out real soon. You can buy it if you contact us via MySpace, Facebook or our email address. Or you can download it from iTunes, Amazon, etc...
Isaac: Where can fans access your music, videos, blogs, and anything else about you online?
Davy: Anyone out there who likes what they hear, play it again and again... Tell a friend, pass it on. We want to do this full time. Can we get you all in our music video? Hmmmm!!??
Looking for a hot new joint? Well, JC Internet Radio has one that is the fire. Meet Jake Haze in this fun spotlight with our Webzine as Haze expounds on his passion for music, his overall goals, and where fans can access his music. Enjoy!
Isaac: I just listened to your song, "I Miss My Baby". What was the inspiration for making this song and your new album?
Jake Haze: The song reflects my mindstate at the time. Just two months ago, I was nobody. Now I am somebody everyone wants to know.
Isaac: Who were your influences?
Jake Haze: Any and all music. Musically, My father and Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye West, Eminem, Elton John, The Beatles, Hendriz, Korn. Spanish music. All music inspires me so it's so hard to pin point.
Isaac: What do you consider to have been the highlight(s) and lowpoint(s) of your career to date?
Jake Haze: I don't think I've reached a low point yet. I mean, I did take an extended break from music due to my insecurities and personal problems. I would have to say that is my low point. Not doing what I loved because of depression.
High Point? I guess time will tell.
Isaac: Brief history about your background plus the style of music you play.
Jake Haze: Born in Brooklyn, brought up in Allentown, PA. I lived in Honduras for 5 years in my youth. Music was always my thing. My dad and uncles used to play in a band when I was very young. I don't think he [my father] realized how big of an impact that had on me. Watching them play live was one of the coolest things I remember. I sing, and occasionally, rap...but I try to be true to myself and my vision. I do not talk about guns and crime. It's not me. My sound is eclectic. No two songs sound alike, but they still sound great.
Isaac: How easy is it to gets gigs for you as an artist? What is the live music scene like in your area?
Jake Haze: Not too easy at all, really. Out here [in Allentown] there are many places that discriminate urban music. Some places will charge you for performing. Open Mics are rare. But they're there.
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Isaac: What do you think of the state of Hip-Hop/R&B music at the moment? Do you listen to radio much at all? Has the Internet helped music grow or hindered it in your opinion?
Jake Haze: I think Hip-Hop/R&B is fine. Sales and interest are still high. Has it become vain? Yes. I mean, look back, though. Damn near 30 years ago we were an impoverished fledling genre. Now we are major record sellers. We've come a long way. Hip-Hop is no longer poor, so why depict that? It seems as if almost every other year a hip-hop album walks away as the best selling OR album of the year. Yea, I do listen to the radio. The Internet is a great outlet. I honestly can't imagine how hard it was for musicians before the Internet.
Isaac: If you could create a fantasy band - what would be the line-up and why?
Jake Haze: Fred Durst as the front man. Travis Barker as drummer. Carlos Santana as the lead guitarist, Jimi Hendrix at the electric bass, and me doing background vocals. Why? In my opinion, each of the members I named were/are the best at what they do in their prime.
Isaac: What CD's do you currently have available and where can they be purchased from?
Jake Haze: Not, a CD, but digital download which can be found at DaStashBox.com. It's free. It's called "Gettin Out There".
Isaac: Where can fans access your music, videos, blogs, and anything else about you online?
