Define your genre in five words or less:
Electronic, progressive, experimental, goth, dance, witch-rock.
Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?
Crystal Castles, Crim3s, Nine Inch Nails, The Presets – we honestly have no idea what people will compare it to.
When are you playing live/releasing an EP?
We are putting the final touches on the artwork for our first EP which will be available around the time of our debut show at The Liberty Social on Saturday July 26 at asylumsisters.bandcamp.com. You can always find out latest creations at soundcloud.com/asylumsisters.
What do you think a band needs to do to succeed?
There is so much music out there but so little variation. The most impressive groups are always the ones that come up with something new instead of copying a style that was pioneered by someone else. It may be harder but those who pull it off always end up changing the game.
What part of making music excites you the most?
That feeling you get when you come up with a left-field idea out of nowhere and it works better than you could have imagined. That’s what it’s about. Take risks, do something weird – it will be either fantastic or hilarious.
How do you balance making music with your other commitments?
Unless you’re touring the country, you generally need an alternative source of income. Music should always be enjoyable though so it’s easy to make sacrifices with your social life. When your passion is running low, coffee break!
When, and why did you start writing music?
We started writing songs together over a year ago now. Before that we had both been playing and making music individually. Why? Is an easy answer, because we love it and its our fulfilling creative outlet.
Where do you hope to be in 5 years?
Playing music, making music and touring all over the world. Connecting with people who love our music and sharing that experience!
