So then, what’s your name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?
Hi, I’m Steve and I am the drummer.
What do you reckon people will say you sound like?
Dancey, bluesy, alternative rock’n’roll, with inspiration drawn from genres such as rock, punk, funk, dance, and metal.
What do you love about making music?
I love working collaboratively with my mates to create something new and interesting that we can be proud of. There’s no better feeling than working hard on a project and getting to play it on stage.
What do you hate about the music industry?
I hate this misconception that ‘rock is dying’ and popular or successful music is all going to be electronic stuff made on a laptop. The local scene has some amazing rock bands kicking around, not to mention Royal Blood released what was, in my mind, one of the best albums of last year, with huge commercial success.
If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it and why?
I’m really not a violent person, but if I had to… Kanye. Just so annoying.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
With crisp guitar tones, heavy bass, driving drums, and gritty vocals, we deliver our take on what it is to be a modern rock’n’roll band.
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
Our debut EP Hit the City will be for sale at our EP launch. It’s also available in full to download on Bandcamp.
CALAMITY LANE’s EP launch happens on Friday June 5 at The Brunswick Hotel. They’ll be joined by Josh Novak, The Lost Day and The Lovelies.
