Who am I talking to and what do you do in the band?
John – singer/guitarist.
You have all hailed from different music projects, such as Prettymess, Icecream Hands, Motor Ace and P76. What is it that brought you all together?
Each of us emerged from Melbourne bands from roughly the same period in the mid-to-late ‘90s and through gigging and touring together, remained good friends. We just needed a timeframe in our busy lives that would allow us to play together again and fortunately it arrived.
Your debut album, The Sound of Trees, is set to be released February 2015. What sort of sound can listeners expect from this album?
Comments we have received so far have included “dark, cinematic and lush.” For me personally it’s a collection of honest tunes, written about real life experiences that include difficult issues such as youth suicide, cancer and depression although there are equally many uplifting tracks. You’ll hear wailing guitars, loops and beats, electric piano and ambient textures throughout the record and we worked hard to ensure every track was crafted to convey its subject matter.
The first single off the forthcoming album is Gone, which will be launched at The Workers Club on November 7. Why should punters head down and check you out?
Anyone who has seen any of our prior bands will know that it will be a special evening with six musicians (squashed) on stage, each contributing their unique character and personality, it’s sure to be a sonically powerful show. We also have the delightful Ben Birchall from Klinger (also of our era) playing solo, Plymouth and Lachie Moore opening the night.
Come along to FIVE MILE SNIPER’s launch party, and hear the first taste of their upcoming album The Sound of Trees at The Workers Club on November 7.
