Tag: "60 seconds"

60 Seconds With... Earl
0 Comments. 473 Views. Posted 1 May 2012 @ 11:14am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?The band is called earl and you've got all of us. Troy – guitars and all things tech. Tom – drums. Jackson – slappin' the bass, and myself, Mark – vocals and guitar. Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?Pop-rock. No one has told us we sound like any particular band so... Read More
60 Seconds With... The Staffords
1 Comments. 670 Views. Posted 1 May 2012 @ 11:05am.
Define your genre in five words or less: Punchy punky power pop.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? Corey: We get the obvious comparisons, like Elvis Costello or The Kinks, but we occasionally get something out of the blue. Phoebe: Fleetwood Mac was an odd one. Mike: Yeah, Chris (Cheney, who produced their debut)... Read More
60 Seconds With... Rousemoff
0 Comments. 468 Views. Posted 30 Apr 2012 @ 9:42am.
Describe your genre in five words or less.Minimalist psychedelic doom.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?"And so the beast awoke from its slumber; with a sigh, the mountains shook with great ferocity, raising the brow of the very Gods that breathed first life unto it; and so my eyeballs, they did oscillate." Someone... Read More
60 Seconds With... Ladies Singles
0 Comments. 619 Views. Posted 27 Apr 2012 @ 3:06pm.
  Name/Band:‘Ladies Singles’ – Kim Boekbinder, Jen Kingwell, Carly Fern, Xen Pow & Karen Heath   Define your genre in five words or less:SPACE (Kim), Haunting (Jen), Lucid (Carly), Quirky (Xen), Ethereal (Karen).   What inspires or has influenced your music the most?Mistakes. I think mistakes are important and wonderful creative instigators. The best art comes when something... Read More
60 Seconds With... The Khyber Belt
0 Comments. 776 Views. Posted 26 Apr 2012 @ 6:25am.
Define your genre in five words or less: Old-School New-Age Space Rock (hyphens make two words one yeah?)   1. Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? The Sun.   2. What do you love about making music? Before you walk into the room, there’s anticipation and empty space. After you’re done, there’s a living, breathing... Read More
60 Seconds With... Six60
0 Comments. 599 Views. Posted 25 Apr 2012 @ 9:54pm.
SIXTY SECONDS WITH... SIX60   Define your genre in five words or less: We own all genres haha   What can a punter expect from your live show? Our live shows are always really exciting. It feels like anything can happen on any given night. We put every last drop of our energy into every single show.   What makes a good musician? Someone who cares about the way the listener feels.... Read More
60 Seconds With... The Ovals
0 Comments. 333 Views. Posted 25 Apr 2012 @ 9:50pm.
Define your genre in five words or less: Philosophical Psychedelic Holst orientated asteroid   So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you... what do they say? "Is it possible for Fascism to re-emerge?" said Jefferey. "Why so?" replied his friend at the bar. Jefferey replied, "Because I feel the need to stamp... Read More
60 Seconds With... Big Words
0 Comments. 522 Views. Posted 25 Apr 2012 @ 9:47pm.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? BIG WORDS: K-Lee – MC/guitar, Will – MC, Cam – bass, Lawrence – drums.   What do you think people will say you sound like?  We don't really care what people say our music sounds like, we just do what we do.   What do you love about making music?  That music is a universal language that brings everyone together.... Read More
60 Seconds With... Store Bought Cool
0 Comments. 993 Views. Posted 24 Apr 2012 @ 12:15pm.
Five words that describe your genre:Rock’n’roll garage pop.   When and why did you start writing and playing music?Like a lot of people reading this, I can’t imagine not writing or playing music. To write is obviously to express, and rock music is one of the greatest methods of self-expression ever. Store Bought Cool have all been performers and players of music since teenage years, to stop... Read More
60 Seconds With… N’Fa Jones
0 Comments. 610 Views. Posted 18 Apr 2012 @ 7:44am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? The Band name is my name.. N'fa Jones.. I'm the songwriter, and MC   What do you reckon people will say you sound like? Hopefully "good, heavvvy, doooope"..   What do you love about making music? The fact that its invisible, and doesn't exist in physical form.. you vibe, clap hands, sing, record an idea that you either... Read More
60 Seconds With… San Salvador
0 Comments. 628 Views. Posted 18 Apr 2012 @ 7:42am.
  Define your genre in five words or less: Eeggae/dub/funk   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? They’d say “Oh this band is pretty funky.. Kinda sound like The Black Seeds crossed with UB40, or something.”   What do you love about making music? It comes as a natural expression of creativity. When you do things... Read More
60 Seconds With... Oscar + Martin
0 Comments. 597 Views. Posted 13 Apr 2012 @ 9:50am.
Name/Band: Oscar and Martin (Oscar + Martin)   Define your genre in five words or less: "just a couple of guys appreciating some architecture."   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? A lot of people say we sound kind of nostalgic, or like sentimental but in a genuine way I would hope.   Describe the best gig... Read More
60 Seconds With... Spell House
0 Comments. 1,252 Views. Posted 12 Apr 2012 @ 12:19pm.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? Spell House (formerly known as Frames) are four guys creating bizarre sounds in a shed out the back of the drummer's house. Sometimes we begrudgingly recreate these noises in a live setting for people to listen.   What do you think people will say you sound like? People tend to come away with different interpretation of our... Read More
60 Seconds With... The Good Ship
0 Comments. 639 Views. Posted 10 Apr 2012 @ 2:21pm.
  Describe your sound in five words or less: Porno, country, folk, cabaret.   So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you... what do they say? They don’t walk past, they dance past. And when they go get a beer, they bring it back to one of us, forget about their friend, laugh, shout, sing and dance some more.   What... Read More
60 Seconds With... Sabrina & The Red Vans
0 Comments. 501 Views. Posted 2 Apr 2012 @ 7:25am.
Define your genre in five words or less. Sassy Rock, with extra soul.   So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you... what do they say? Let’s shout this band a beer!   How long have you been gigging and writing? We’ve been together for two years, however we have been writing for many more years.   What has been... Read More
60 Seconds With... The Indian Skies
0 Comments. 564 Views. Posted 2 Apr 2012 @ 7:19am.
  Define your genre in five words or less. Fuzzy, goodtime, PsychRock.   If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?  Mozart, so we could give him LSD and he could arrange some strings for our next album.   When’s the gig and with who? Tuesday April 3, with our very good friends Michael Shaun, and Centre & The... Read More
60 Seconds With... Kristina Miltiadou
0 Comments. 1,091 Views. Posted 27 Mar 2012 @ 11:14am.
  Define your genre in five words or less? Gritty, pretty, crunk-pop.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? I’ve had a few already – Sia, Lilly Allen, Kimbra, Kate Nash, Nelly Furtado (circa '90s). Basically any white pop chick with a bit of quirk. In my dreams they say Beyonce.   Describe the best gig you have... Read More
60 Seconds With... Meet Me In Cognito
0 Comments. 898 Views. Posted 20 Mar 2012 @ 9:10am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?We’re called Meet Me In Cognito, sometimes affectionately known as Mince Meat in Burrito. I'm Toto Valentine and I play bass in the band and never sing, not even backup vocals.    What do you think people say you sound like?Lots of people say we’ve got a Blink-182 vibe, I guess that’s because our songs usually have a fast... Read More
60 Seconds With... THNKR
0 Comments. 962 Views. Posted 19 Mar 2012 @ 11:27am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? The band is called THNKR. We are Sean and Jono, and we play vocals/guitar/keys and bass/vocals respectively.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? Maybe, a black Paul Simon mixed with some LCD Soundsystem.   What do you love about making music? It's a... Read More
60 Seconds With... SMRTS
0 Comments. 568 Views. Posted 16 Mar 2012 @ 8:50am.
  So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? SMRTS. I am Predrag Delibasich, one of the three guitarists.   What do you think people will say you sound like? World music dying at the hands of garage rock.   What do you love about making music? Being able to do it with friends.   What do you hate about the music industry? The industry bit.   If you... Read More
60 Seconds With... Neighbourhood Youth
0 Comments. 1,358 Views. Posted 9 Mar 2012 @ 1:53pm.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?The band’s name is Neighbourhood Youth. My name is John Philip, and I sing and play guitar.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?I find it really hard to answer this question. We’ve been told we sound like The White Lies, The Maccabees, and TV On The Radio, but... Read More
60 Seconds With... Aphra's Cat
0 Comments. 822 Views. Posted 8 Mar 2012 @ 8:44am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? The band is ‘Aphra’s Cat’ and I’m Lara Stevens – the co-harmonist and guitarist.   What do you reckon people will say you sound like?Riot grrl rock with a splash of Edgar Allen Poe.   What do you love about making music?The feeling of soaring when multiple harmonies come together.   What do you hate about the music... Read More
60 Seconds With... Dallas Fresca
0 Comments. 1,048 Views. Posted 2 Mar 2012 @ 10:00am.
  So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? Dallas Frasca .... I sing, I howl at the moon, I play guitar, I save fish, I drive a tour van around the world and I paint sound.   What do you reckon people will say you sound like?  A grannies fart with her ring gear busted (that was my guitarist's first answer) I would say: "Slabs of guitar riffage, mammoth drums... Read More
60 Seconds With... Number Station
0 Comments. 691 Views. Posted 24 Feb 2012 @ 6:19am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? The band is called Number Station. I, Marcus, play guitar, keys, and supply oxygen when needed.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? I also don't want to sound too cliché here, but we sound like The Pope riding a surfboard on a never ending wave of... Read More
60 Seconds WIth... Bill And The Jerks
0 Comments. 714 Views. Posted 23 Feb 2012 @ 7:55am.
  So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? We’re called Bill And The Jerks and I am Bill, one of the lead guitarists/bassists.   What do you think people will say you sound like? I hear funky, groovy, smooth, heavy, light, psychedelic. My personal favorites are, fun and sexy.   What do you love about making music? The making part is what I love. And I guess... Read More
60 Seconds With... Anna Smyrk
0 Comments. 801 Views. Posted 21 Feb 2012 @ 1:12pm.
  So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? I’m Anna. I sing and play keys in the band Anna Smyrk and the Appetites.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? Like a Thai green curry: creamy and sweet at first taste, with a feisty spiciness that takes you by surprise.   What do you love about... Read More
60 Seconds With... Young Maverick
0 Comments. 783 Views. Posted 16 Feb 2012 @ 9:14am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? The band is called Young Maverick, my name is Will, and I play Drums.   What do you think people will say you sound like? We get some Vampire Weekend references, but I don’t really see that too much. We’ve branded our style as ‘Holiday Pop’, so hopefully that catches on.   What is “Holiday Pop”? It’s pretty much exactly... Read More
60 Seconds With... Michael Hickling
0 Comments. 671 Views. Posted 15 Feb 2012 @ 1:05pm.
  So then when did you start playing? I’ve been playing guitar for about 10 years. I’ve been on the live circuit a few years playing solely in heavy bands, but I’ve always been into the acoustic stuff.   Who are you influences? Aaron Lewis, Corey Taylor, Johnny Cash, and Kurt Cobain. All the bad mofos who sing from the heart.   What do you love about making music? Taking all... Read More
60 Seconds With... Pretty Suicide
0 Comments. 767 Views. Posted 14 Feb 2012 @ 11:36am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? The band name is Pretty Suicide, and I, Bud, play lead Guitar and I sing them blues away.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? We’re often compared to a meeting of AIC and Pantera, but I think we sound like the end of the world, tinted with lashings of hard... Read More
60 Seconds With... Emperors
0 Comments. 596 Views. Posted 10 Feb 2012 @ 10:35am.
  So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? My name is Adam James, and I’m from Emperors. I sing and pretend to play guitar.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? Bearing the equally clichéd nature of this answer - The future.   What do you love about making music? I love the... Read More
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