So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?
Hi, I’m Matt Savage and I am the lead singer and bassist from Melbourne three-piece, Destrends.
What do you reckon people will say you sound like?
In some sense our music isn’t intentional in trying to belong to a certain sound or genre but more a case of playing what comes to us, what we believe sounds good and then letting it naturally evolve from there. People often comment our sound is reminiscent of ‘80s post-punk, although we’re a lot less melancholy and more hard-hitting.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
Everybody tells me I look like Roland S. Howard. I would have loved to have met him. At least we could finally compare and see who is the better looking one.
If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it and why?
This one’s easy. Lee Kernaghan for sure. I grew up in country NSW (Deniliquin) and hence was subjected to Mr Kernaghan’s live show around 17 times. I’m still dealing with the trauma to this day.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
We’re a no bullshit kind of band and we keep things relatively raw. I would say our live show is animated, engaging and unique.
DESTRENDS are playing at The Brunswick Hotel this Saturday December 27.
