So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?
We’re an acoustic pop band called ASAMI. My name is Asami as well. I write the songs and the guys arrange them. Our guitarist James is also here, making sure I don’t say anything stupid.
Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?
Our new material is hopefully heading in the direction of Sia and The Kooks crossed with nostalgic folk-rock.
What do you love about making music?
James says, the girls and the money… No he actually doesn’t, but it would be pretty ironic if he did. I would say, I love being able to keep a diary of my experiences in the form of little pop songs. Every time I play a particular song, I can remember exactly how I was feeling when I wrote it.
What do you hate about the music industry?
Australian Idol, Popstars, X factor, Australia’s Got Talent, and The Voice. I don’t hate the contestants, I just dislike how these shows turn consumers into idiots.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
We would be so upset if one of our musical heroes rejected our music, so we thought it would be a better idea to travel back in time purely to ask for advice. I would ask Simon and Garfunkle for some advice.
If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it and why?
The idea is much too violent for us.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
Catchy songs, three part harmonies, guitar soloing, party poppers, disco basslines, shout outs, a bit of mingling and more often than not, a lot of cheering (by you).
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
We’ve got two EPs out at the moment, our first Sweeter EP and our more recent Please Stay EP.
When’s the gig and with who?
Throughout February we’ve been at the Empress every Thursday night for our very first residency. We’ve got two more to go – the 16th with Charlie Lim and Hotei, and the 23rd with Ollie Brown, and Firebird from Sydney. These two will be the last big ones for a while!
Anything else to add?
We’re all over the internet! Type Asamilovesyou and you’ll find something of ours. Hope to see you at a show one day!
