Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?
It’s hard to say because we feel as though we have our own unique sound, but the simplest way to describe us would be that we’re bringing back old school hip hop layered with funk and soul elements.
What do you love about making music?
Creating something from nothing that has the ability to make people feel. Whether it be elated, enlightened, inspired or just moved in one way or another.
When’s the gig and with who?
We have our debut album launch at The Toff in Town on Sunday November 11 with special guest performances by Elf Tranzporter and Members Of Royalty. Because of other commitments, it’s the first time the whole band is performing live together, so it should be a crazy night for all.
How long have you been gigging and writing?
We’ve been mates for almost a decade now and started making music in a shed in Perth a while ago. There was never a plan to form a band, but when we came to Melbourne it started to seem like a good idea as a way for people to hear what we had to offer. We’ve been gigging now in Melbourne for about a year and loving every moment!
What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed?
Bribe everyone. Or come up with a silly dance for a film clip. But seriously, c’mon.
Do you have any record releases to date? What are they? Where can I get them?
Yes we do. Our debut album First Words. It can be downloaded online at theallganiks.bandcamp.com and it’s free, like music should be.
What’s the strangest place you’ve ever played a gig, or made a recording?
A hostel room in Buenos Aires, one of the songs on the album Champion was recorded there – couldn’t match the feel we had there so we ended using those takes for the final mix.
What makes a good musician?
Someone who’s true to themselves and others and speaks from the soul and most importantly love what they do. (Being able to stay on beat helps.)
