Name:
Jorjee.
Define your genre in five words or less:
Alternative, fuzz-fuelled, melodic, bipolar and anthemic.
Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?
A three-way between Smashing Pumpkins, Bruce Springsteen and The Bronx.
What do you love about making music?
Freedom, energy, no regulations. Being able to communicate through instruments and escape from reality (to a degree), and the fact that you appreciate having a few $$$ in your account on the rare occasion it happens.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
Lots of energy, emotion and sweat, and a very loud show.
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
We’ve just released our debut EP The Memo. Available online through iTunes, Amazon, etc. You can stream it free from our Facebook and website as well. We sell the physical copies at our gigs.
When’s the gig and with who?
Friday April 12 at The Espy Basement with Bonez, Palace Of The King and Cotangent.
How long have you been gigging and writing?
Since January 2010 – two and a bit years.
What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed?
Everything and more. Sound amazing, be social (online and in person), plan seven moves ahead with 30 backup plans and most importantly – write amazing songs.
What part of making music excites you the most?
Travelling the world, playing shows, and constantly being in good company (the rest of the band).
What part of making music discourages you?
Money. Touring, CD pressing, recording and all the rest becomes very expensive for self-funded artists.
Describe the worst gig you have ever played.
Well not too long ago we had an awesome sound check in Byron. Then the venue got shutdown not too long after the second support came on due to “noise complaints”.
Tell us about the last song you wrote.
It’s a slower number that was inspired by a close friend who was riding through a hard time. It’s called Monday Mourning and is our current single off our EP.
When, and why did you start writing music?
It has always been in me somewhere. Even when I was a kid I’d just hum tunes I’d make up in my head and pretend I was in a band. But it started to become a lot more real when I was 15-ish. I essentially wanted to create music that gave me the same feeling as my favourite artists songs would on every listen.
Do you have a pre-gig ritual? If so, what is it?
I tend to keep to myself before a show – a man of few words.
Name an interview question you wish someone would ask you, and answer it.
“I’m so excited you guys are headlining Glastonbury! It’s been a long time coming. Are you guys excited?”
CREO : Thank you! Yes we most certainly are!
If your music was a chocolate bar, which one would it be, and why?
Cadbury Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy Beanies. Like us or not we’ll still be banging in your head after the show.
Anything else to add?
Check us out online at facebook.com/creotheband, triplejunearthed.com/creo and creotheband.com.
