JC Internet Radio interviews this next group who will certainly take you on a musical ride that one will not soon forget. Check out the funky style of Mr. Meeble as this Electronica / Indie / Trip Hop group will elevate music fans to a new level of excitement about music. Here is what developed.
Isaac: We'd love to know about your inspirations growing up. I hear so many influences in your music. How old were you when you first discovered music? Is there any kind of musical history in your family?
Devin: I was probably 5 or so when I started to like music on the radio and the stuff my mom played. My mom sang, and my dad played in a band.
Isaac: What drew you to pick up an instrument in the first place?
Devin: Hmmm... my first musical experimenting took place with cassette recorders. I just wanted to make music, and more importantly, my own recordings.
Isaac: As you hit your teenage years, did you know that this was what you would be doing for the rest of your life?
Devin: Not a clue.
Isaac: Is there a performer in any genre of pop culture that you would like to work with?
Devin: Pop culture? Is Thom Yorke pop culture enough? Bjork? Eno? Not sure any of those count.
Isaac: Who are some musicians that you really like, present or past?
Devin: Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Bjork, Broadcast, Blonde Redhead, Bat for Lashes, Lymbyc Systym, Massive Attack, Grizzly Bear, DNTEL, Atlas Sound, Aphex Twin, Mum, Global Communication, Bon Iver… the list could go on for pages...
Isaac: What is your ultimate goal with your music career?
Devin: To somehow make a difference in the lives of people.
Isaac: What has been some of the obstacles it has taken to get this far in your career?
Devin: What ISN'T an obstacle? Nothing has been easy. Yet, I continue on.
Isaac: Would you recommend this "field" to others who are aspiring to be musicians like you?
Devin: Only if you like to starve.
Isaac: Describe one piece of advice you've have been given to by others in the music industry.
Devin: Never give up.
Isaac: What genre of music do you consider most of your music?
Devin: Electronic. But our next album will lean more towards rock.
Isaac: What has been your favorite piece of work?
Devin: Our live DVD "Smoke & Mirrors".
Isaac: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
Devin: Our album Never Trust the Chinese is available in CD and digitally on many sites. For a CD, try CDbaby.com. For digital, try our store: meeble.com/store
Isaac: Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?
Devin: I'd love to thank my mom for always believing in me and for encouraging my musical pursuits.
Music Interview with Donnie Vito (guitar) of PLANK
By: Isaac Davis Jr., BGS, MBA
JC Internet Radio loves Rock music and especially Rock music that has a 80s rock sound. Plank is certainly creating quite a stir in the indie music industry with their hardcore sound that music fans are loving these days. What I am enjoying particular about Plank’s music is that the passion, love, sweat, and blood that it takes to make great music easily come across when you hear Plank’s music which comes out sounding top notch. JC Internet Radio recently spoke to Donnie Vito (guitar) of Plank who was kind enough to allow us to enter into the band’s world in the ultra cool spotlight. Here is what developed.
Isaac: What’s the name of your band?
Plank: PLANK.
Isaac: What’s the origin of that name?
Plank: Years ago we rehearsed in a basement back when we were nameless and we got booked for a show and needed a name desperately. We couldn’t agree on anything, so above my head was a plank with the #63 written on it. As a goof, I said tell the club PLANK63 and we did. We played that show and got offered a few more, but never got around to changing the name, so it stuck.
Isaac: Have you changed the band’s name before?
Plank: Well now you know the story, yes we changed the name to PLANK about a year ago.
Isaac: What genre of music do you consider your work to be?
Plank: We are a straight ahead, down and dirty, hard rock band influenced by the heavies from the seventies and some eighties.
Isaac: Who are your major influences?
Plank: Sabbath, Zeppelin, Aerosmith and Tesla.
Isaac: How long have you all known each other?
Plank: We’ve been together for about 8 years and have known each other for much longer.
Isaac: How did you meet?
Plank: We were all in different bands together at one time or another. We met basically from playing with each other in different bands. James and I (Donnie) have played in various projects together over the years and Ara and Cameron were in a couple of different bands together. Jim was friendly with Ara and when he was free he began jamming with me and Jim and eventually Cameron was brought in through Ara.
Isaac: When did you form your band?
Plank: We started around 2000 and we just started as jamming to see how things went, well after the first night we had a couple of solid songs together and a ton of ideas.
Isaac: What inspired you to make music together?
Plank: We loved the direction it was moving and were having a blast doing it.
Isaac: Do you have a record label?
Plank: Sadly, we are not on a record label right now, but that is the goal.
Isaac: Are you a member of any music organizations?
Plank: We are registered at BMI, Sound Exchange, and various radio airplay reporting organizations.
Isaac: What can you tell me about your instruments?
Plank: We are pretty much loyal to our brands. Myself and Dan both play Classic Les Pauls through classic Marshalls.
Isaac: (i.e., are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever’s available?)
Plank: We are pretty much loyal to our brands.
Isaac: What made you choose the instruments you have now?
Plank: Myself and Dan both play Classic Les Pauls through classic Marshalls. We’ve both just always loved the sound that is produced with the combination of the two.
Isaac: Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/color preference?
Plank: We play them because we love the tone the combination produces. Same for Jim, He plays a Spector bass through a Mesa head and an Ampeg SVT Cab. Killer tone!! Ara has been using Grover Pro drums for the last seven years at least. He loves them and is endorsed by them. Jim is also endorsed by Spector Bass.
Isaac: Where have you performed?
Plank: We have played up and down the East Coast and out to the Midwest and back.
Isaac: What are your favorite and least favorite venues?
Plank: I really can’t say that I have a least favorite venue but I will say the further west we played the better the crowds. It seems that people from those areas are still into the live rock.
Isaac: Do you have any upcoming shows?
Plank: We have a few dates lined up before the end of the year down along the southern coast of MA.
Donnie Vito (guitar) of PLANK
Isaac: Which songs do you perform most frequently?
Plank: At the moment, we play the newest singles most frequently. SO WICKED and WASTED.
Isaac: Do you ever play any covers?
Plank: Normally we don’t play any covers, but lately we have thrown a surprise in here and there. As a matter of fact, we closed with Judas Priests Heading Out to the Highway at a show over the summer and it went over well.
Isaac: Do you have a set play list?
Plank: For the most part yes, but we will change it according to the amount of time that we are allotted.
Isaac: Who writes your songs?
Plank: Overall it’s a group effort. Usually I or Dan comes in with a solid idea that we all build around. As far as lyrics and melodies it’s mostly Cameron.
Isaac: What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs?
Plank: In the past, the songs were more about life situations, such as relationships or just about anything. The newer material has been more positive and partying, hot chicks and drinking! Heh! a lot of drinking!!
Isaac: Do you think these topics will change over time?
Plank: Not sure. I think it depends on where we are mentally in that moment. If things are going good then so be it. Hell, if I’m pissed at the world while I’m riffing at home I’m sure the song is not going to be pretty.
Isaac: Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
Plank: As I mentioned earlier, either I or Dan will bring a solid idea to the rehearsal room and we build on that idea as a band until we feel it’s right. Then Cameron puts melodies and lyrics to the music. Sometimes we make changes to work better with Cam’s ideas.
Isaac: What are your rehearsals generally like?
Plank: Usually it starts with the crack of a beer and warm up with a couple of songs from the set list or if an idea is burning in my head, we jump right into the writing and end with a couple of songs from the set, but we always start out the night cracking a cold one!!!!
Isaac: Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
Plank: We practice twice a week. We have been keeping that same schedule for the last 7 years or so. We’ll add a night here and there before important gigs if we think we need it.
Isaac: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
Plank: Our writing has evolved quite a bit. We take our time and try to build a song to its fullest potential. Between all the dynamics in the music and all the different backing vocals and concentrating on the hook, these are the things that we have learned are important when writing.
Isaac: What has been your biggest challenge as a band?
Plank: Our biggest challenge has been getting the industry to take a chance on us. We have the fans and the radio play but no love from the industry.
Isaac: Have you been able to overcome that challenge?
Plank: No!
Isaac: If so, how?
Plank: That’s what I’m saying how? (Do you know anyone?) heh!
Isaac: Let me get back to you on that one Donnie.
Isaac: What’s your ultimate direction for your band?
Plank: To have left our mark on the world …
Isaac: Are you seeking fame and fortune?
Plank: Who isn’t? If I was solely working for that, I would have thrown in the towel a long time ago.
Isaac: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
Plank: Go for it, but make sure that everyone is in it for the same reason and make sure that you are having a good time while doing it. When it becomes a job and you are not enjoying what you are doing, then it’s time to move on.
Isaac: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music?
Plank: Thank God for the Internet!! We are on ITunes and most download sites. For more info, go to www.myspace.com/plank63 and that has everything and links to Facebook, twitter and anyplace you can think of.
Isaac: Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
Plank: As mentioned earlier, you can go to www.myspace.com/plank63 and hear the newest singles that will be on our new CD due out next year or you can purchase our previous full length CD Symmetry. Also there is the EP Divisional.
Isaac: Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?
Plank: First and foremost our fans, they have been with us a long time and keep us motivated! Also, the people behind the scenes such as our manager/lawyer Michele Palulis. Our road dog, Tim Santos. Our light guy Chip Topjian. Our sound man Bear. Beau Hill for mixing and producing us to our maximum potential!! And of course all of our families.
Isaac: Any last words?
Plank: Thank you for taking the time to seek out bands like us that need all the help we can get to get our music out to the masses. Keep it real and Rock on!!!
Let’s take a ride with a band that knows how to make great music. Stian (drummer) of Fox Feather recently chatted with me online about the band’s music and where fans can learn more about the group. In this in-depth conversation with Stian, JC Internet Radio discovered many wonderful things about the band in this cool spotlight. Enjoy!
Isaac: What`s the name of your band? What`s the origin of that name? Have you ever changed the band`s name before?
Fox Feather: Our name is Fox Feather. The origin of the name Fox Feather is unknown, actually. We really don`t know how we came up with the idea, but I think it had something to do with us wanting to have a name that could mean various things. Our idea of the meanings could be that Fox Feather either means “nice ass”, or an object that doesn`t exists, a feather on a fox. It may sound stupid, but if you take a look at many other band-names out there, very few of them actually make sense.
Isaac: What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
Fox Feather: It`s very difficult to label your own music. But, we are all fan of really back-to-roots rock. We listen to everything from Led Zeppelin to Mastodon and everything in between. We always try to incorporate something from every genre when we write music. A good song with groove and heavy rhythm is always the goal. People have said that we sound like Velvet Revolver mixed with the Norwegian stoner band El Caco. That is quite the compliment considering the fact that Velvet Revolver is our main influence.
Isaac: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
Fox Feather: We all live in the same area and since our town Mysen isn`t that big, we have always gone to the same schools and been around each other since we where kids. Two years ago Lauritz teamed up with Mats, the other guitarist to have a good old-fashioned basement-jam. They ended up drinking a ton of great, Norwegian beer and decided to form a band. They found Stian the drummer and Andreas the bass-player trough other friends and immediately asked them to join.
Isaac: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
Fox Feather: Two years ago we were still youngsters with not to much experience within the band-phenomenon. We had a guitar-riff and two vocal lines to start with. Not much of a start, but we managed to create a song from it. It was not the best song, but we put it all together and were quite pleased with the result. Since we where kids we have been playing our instruments and we felt that we were ready to make our own music. The favorite bands at that time where Guns ‘N Roses, AC/DC and Supertramp.
Isaac: Do you have a record label? Are you members of any music organizations?
Fox Feather: No, we do not have a label. Yet. Actually, Stian (our drummer) started his own little indie label so that we could distribute our music ourselves, but that is not the way we want it to be in the future. It is a lot of work, and kind of drags the focus away from the music from time to time. And of course, with no economical support from a bigger label, we are not able to go as far as we want to with our music.
As for musical organizations, we are members of something called bandorg, which is an organization who gives us cheap instrument insurance, discount on hotels, and airplane tickets, and also gives out some money to all of their member bands every year, to support either a record or a tour. And of course we are members of all the artist interest organizations, who look out for us, and make sure that no one steals our music or use it improperly.
Isaac: What can you tell me about your instruments? (i.e., Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever`s available? What made you choose the instruments you have now? Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/color preference?
Fox Feather: I think every musician knows what he likes and dislikes when it comes to instruments. That goes for drummers, bassists, guitarists, or whatever other instrument you might play. We only use Gibson guitars, and that is because we think these are the best guitars, and we are comfortable playing them. Lauritz uses an ES-335 and a SG. In his case, the ES-335 has always been his dream-guitar. Mats plays a Les Paul and an SG and is really satisfied with both the sound and the overall feeling of these legendary guitars. Stian plays PDP drums, with DW hardware and he feels really comfortable with these drums. The sound and looks of the drum set is killer. And he always talks about drumheads. He says that you can have whatever drums, as long as it has Evans drumheads. Our bass player Andreas prefers Thunderbird bassguitars. The heavy sound from two heavy microphones is satisfying in our genre. Of course, when you`re going to invest your money in an instrument of this caliber, you want to get exactly the one you want. This goes for color, size and other specs. If you prefer humbuckers on your guitar you want to make sure you get the right ones. This could go on and on forever. When you are starting to play an instrument, it doesn’t really matter what brand or style you choose. The point is that you like what you like, just make sure you get what you want when you spend your hard-earned money.
Isaac: Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?
Fox Feather: Actually, we are starting to get a whole lot of previous gigs, and we can’t claim that any of htem has been any bad. It is always cool to do a show, but of course , even more fun if the place is crowded. Last year we had a show at a place called John Dee. It is a smaller stage in the same building as the more known Rockefeller. That was a cool gig, with a lot of people and great sound. We are now booking festivals for next summer so hopefully we will have our hands full all next year.
Isaac: Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play list?
Fox Feather: Naturally, we always play the songs from the new EP, to promote it. We think it its more fun to hear the songs live instead of from your CD player. Of course, we get really sick and tired of playing the same tunes over and over again, so we often play some new songs to. It`s always fun to see how a new song works out live since we`ve only played it in our rehearsal space. We usually play Treetop Ghosts, Bury Mary, I`m God, Funeral Car, Bait and Leaving you together with new songs as well as an old song now and then. Our set list is frequently changing from show to show. We haven`t been playing any covers live yet, but maybe time will teach us to do so in the future.
Isaac: Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
Fox Feather: Lauritz does most of the writing in our band, at least when it comes to lyrics. A new song often starts with a cool riff or a melody. Fox Feather is a riff band and all our songs contain notable riffs all the way. The first riff could come from anyone in the band. Our drummer can one day hum a melody and it`s the string players job to play the melody on the guitar. We often have 5-6 riffs and then it`s just to put them in order and frame them into a song. The lyrics are most frequently written by Lauritz on late nights or at times where he feels really creative. We try to write lyrics with some loose ends so that people can make up their own idea of the meaning. It`s fun to write deeper meaning texts sometimes. Of course the “As long as it sounds cool” – concept kicks in now and then but we always try to have some sort of meaning to it at all times. When we have the music and lyrics ready, we play the song until we know it well enough and then we can add any details if we want to. A solo or some fills on drums or strings is always necessary to make the song stand out. Then, if we`re satisfied with the result we add it to our repertoire. A new song is born. We often make songs without lyrics and call them “the new song”. For a while we had five or six “the new song”, so we had to give them lyrics and titles.
Isaac: Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
Fox Feather: Read point 9:D.
Isaac: What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
Fox Feather: We rehearse as much as we can possibly do. Usually three times a week. Two of those times are set in advance, and the last one is more like a spontaneous jam.
Isaac: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
Fox Feather: Of course, when you play your instrument almost every day you get better and better. And the influences like hearing new bands and playing new instrument always gives you more energy to get better. Our music has evolved from heavy stoner rock to more melodic music. We like to think so ourselves. Of course when you are a teenager, your voice changes and gets deeper and deeper. Not that Lauritz’s voice was so high before, but it changes every time he screams his ass off at rehearsals and at live shows. We also feel that we have gotten better in writing music. When we play our oldest songs today, we think like: “wow’ did we write that?, that’s kind of bad!”
Isaac: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
Fox Feather: I think our biggest challenge as a band is how to be friends as well as business partners I the band. To still be good friends after arguing about everything and talking **** behind each other backs is our biggest challenge. Band members should always first of all be friends and then business partners. A band would never make it if the members hate each other and just play for business and not for the sake of having fun together. A slip every once and a while could of course happen, but we always find a way to forgive each other after an argument.
Isaac: What’s your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame and fortune?
Fox Feather: Every band has a dream of making it and we are not so different. Every band wishes they were born in the sixties. Everything seemed so easier back then. If you could play an instrument and made a song back, then you would make it. Now there are so many bands with potential that deserve a shot. So of course, we seek fame and fortune, but realism tells us to embrace every good comment and every second of acknowledge we get. And this is what we like to live by. If our music and our band are in someone’s liking, we are satisfied.
Isaac: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
Fox Feather: When you form a band, you have to choose people you are comfortable with. Remember that you`re going to see these people every week and give all of yourself to (I know that sounded a little gay but trust me, it`s the truth). When you choose your band mates you want to choose people that are as good as yourself on their respectable instrument. The last thing you want is to teach the drummer how to play drums or teach the guitarist how to play a power chord. A cool thing to do is to make a song and play it to the other guys. In that way you immediately make progress and inspire everyone to do the same. A band with consistent progress is a band that is fun to play in, I promise.
Isaac: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
Fox Feather: They could start by checking out our MySpace. In there they can find pictures, songs, dates, and everything else, worth to know. If they like it, they can buy our new record on our own merchandise shop, which you can access trough our MySpace. If they want to buy the songs digitally, they are for sale in all of the major web shops, like iTunes and Amazon.
Isaac: Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?
INTERVIEW w DAN DINSMORE (drums) and JASON ACHILLES MEZILIS (guitar) of NY-LA based progressive hard rock band OWL
Sorum and Noce shoot. Photo by Chris Callaway
By: Isaac Davis Jr., BGS, MBA
JC Internet Radio recently spent some time via online with Dan Dinsmore (drums) and Jason A. Mezilis (guitar) of the NY-LA based progressive hard rock band OWL who spoke to us about their music and what fans can expect from this amazing band. If you want to hear music that has a kick to it, then OWL is going to knock you down with their style of music. Check out what Dan and Jason had to say when we asked them several questions about the band’s influences, beginnings, and goals.
Isaac: What’s the name of your band? What’s the origin of that name? Have you changed the bands name before?
Jason: The name came from Chris' family, his last name is Wyse. Far as I know, he had the concept of the band name for a long time, before the band came together.
Isaac: What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
Dan: My influences range from Motown, the Jackson 5, Fleetwood Mac, Cheap Trick, Jane’s Addiction, Led Zepplin, and Tool - we play Prog Rock (or something similar).
J: I would call it Progressive Hard Rock, but definitely on the melodic song-driven side. Far as me, big favorites include (old) Van Halen and The Police. Also Genesis, Joe Jackson _ and the entire guitar-lovin' big rock standby's.
Isaac: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
D: I met Chris 100 years ago at a high school show.
J: Ha, I met Chris not quite that long ago, about 7+ years back in a seedy Hollywood bar. Dan was part of the package deal that came later. :-)
Isaac: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
D: Chris and I have played on and off for too long, we just click musically. It does feel magical, I have been jamming with Jason for 3 years and that is awesome.
Isaac: Do you have a record label? Are you a member of any music organizations?
D: yes we have a label [Overit Records, in NY] and belong to ASCAP, amongst others.
Isaac: What can you tell me about your instruments? (i.e., Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever’s available? What made you choose the instruments you have now? Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/color preference?
D: I am sponsored by Spaun drums and they are simply great.
J: Nothing, I play has been made in the last 30 years, so no sponsorships on my end except for GHS strings...and they are awesome. Normally, I play strat-style guitar, but for this band chose Gibson-style for tone and performance. Always stick with my old Marshall JMP head, though.
Isaac: Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?
D: All over the place, we are working on shows for winter. I think the place I like least is wherever there is a bad cord.
J: Ha, I would agree with Dan that a bad cable can really tank an otherwise good show! My favorite place with OWL is on the east coast...they seem to get it out there.
Isaac: Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play list?
J: The set changes every night...depending on the crowd, and usually 2 minutes before we play it, at Chris' behest. One cover we knocked out a while back, hopefully more to come. Covers are fun!!
D: Pfff, we play anything and everything.
Isaac: Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
J: Chris wrote all the songs on the record, with a few co-writers on select tracks. He also produced. All the songs and themes come from him.
Isaac: Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
D: Well, on the first record, it was an accumulation of Owl songs. Chris had spent writing for years. This next record we will see how that rolls.
J: Yea, this first one was much Chris' baby. The songs came from a more 'composed' place, as opposed to open jams the way bands generally write...or at least rock bands. Even Tool, with their compositional complexity, generate from the 'ground up' so to speak, by getting in a room together and jamming it out. Hopefully, we will hit that stride on the follow up. There are already ideas floating around.
Isaac: What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
D: Well we have a rigid schedule when we start usually about every day, for 1 week before the shows start. We are on different coasts.
J: Yea, we get together before a tour and knock it out....it's like boot camp, and you gotta come prepared!
Isaac: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
D: It’s becoming more organic and natural.
Isaac: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
D: The East versus West Coast [setup], but it is okay; it's kinda cool to have those different vibes.
J: It's always a challenge to come into a situation where you're [initially at least] backing up someone's vision, and then be able to take the ball and run with it. The live situation has definitely brought about our biggest growth as a band together. When we hit it, we hit hard and you can see that people get it.
Isaac: What’s your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame and fortune?
D: Just to make great music and let people hear it.
J: Yup!!
Isaac: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
D: Consistency.
J: Write good songs. Seriously.
Isaac: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
D: Yes, we have a record and we are all over the net.
Dylan, Scott and Alex make up the trio member band known as Sex and Addiction. Their hardcore classic metal sound is the perfect choice for rock music lovers looking for a band that knows how to bring the noise. Each member brings his unique talents to the group and his passion to make music. Bonded by a strong friendship, Sex and Addiction is taking no prisoners and kicking **** along the way with their melodic tunes. Check them out in this recent spotlight with our Webzine that the members of the band completed. Enjoy!
Isaac: What’s the name of your band? What’s the origin of that name? Have you changed the band’s name before?
Dylan: We are SEX AND ADDICTION, and I thought of the name in the shower; I know that's a big anti- climax but it’s the truth (laughs).
Isaac: What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
Scott: I’d say we are a special blend of hard rock, alternative, acoustic that we like to call Beer Rock.
Dylan: Yeah beer rock sounds right (laughs). My influences would have to be Iron Maiden, Papa Roach and ACDC also Alice Cooper and beer and titty!!
Isaac: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
Alex: I’ve known Scotty since we were 5 and been neighbors all the way through childhood, and I meet Dylan playing rugby when I was 13. And we have been friends ever since. We all went to the same school and were all equally bad at it so we had a bond from being drop outs to getting expelled!!
Isaac: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
Dylan: we all started playing together just over a year ago and have been kicking ass ever since. It was kind of a natural thing all of us coming together as we were all just great mates so you could say friendship was our inspiration no matter how lame that sounds, haha!
Isaac: Do you have a record label? Are you a member of any music organizations?
Alex: We were on sunset records but have completed our obligations with them so our now free roaming you could say!! And we are not members to any organizations.
Isaac: What can you tell me about your instruments? (i.e., Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever’s available? What made you choose the instruments you have now? Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/color preference?
Dylan: I love Ibanez and ESP but I’m not a Mr. Money Bags so can’t afford the great models but as long as the tones good I’m happy with whatever peace of wood I’m playing.
Alex: My favorite brands are Dean and Warick Thumb Bass but they cost an arm and a leg so I’ll play whatever.
Isaac: Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?
Dylan: We have performed mostly in bars and pubs some upper-class and some **** roach breeding grounds but we will never bring down a venue its up to us to make the most of the gig and make our own fun.
Isaac: Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play list?
Alex: we play Kamakaze, drugs and alcohol and get inside the most often and play five or six covers each gig from Black Sabbath to Jet with some mellow jams in the middle like Live. Our set list always changes depending on how we feel at the time.
Isaac: Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
Dylan: I write most of the song but sometimes the whole band will sit down and have a writing session. But, I usually write about stuff that is relative to me at the time I.e drinking, partying, sex and a few about love to keep it even (haha). But, I would say my themes of song writing will as I get more mature and older.
Isaac: Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
Alex: Dylan will write a song and give me a text to come round a see what I think and jam out some ideas then we throw Scotty in the mix and have a whole band jam and see if it has any real value or is just a waste of time then it can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 10 hours to finish.
Isaac: What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
Dylan: I fling the boys a text to see if they want to jam I say jam because we don't think of playing together as practice or rehearsals its just fun so we have a few beer **** up some other artists tracks (laughs) then work on our own.
Isaac: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
Alex: We used to be all about slow sad heavy sounds with no really catchy hooks or up beat tempos with depressing young teen lyrics that were just awful know we like to have a good time and that reflects in our music today.
Isaac: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
Dylan: That would have be writing songs that people like and tell there friends about or make them want to bang there heads or dance not just sit back and absorb the song but really get the point and feel the music but only time will tell if we have achieved that!
Isaac: What’s your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame and fortune?
Scott: Well, write now we are just trying to get heard and get people to dig our stuff and if we become successful that's great if not we can look back on what we have done and go **** it! That was fun.
Isaac: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
Alex: Surround yourself in people you like and can spend a lot of time with not just because they are a wicked musicians cause one big fight with someone you can tolerate will end it all but if your true friends you can move on and get to the rocking.
Isaac: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
