Define your genre in five words or less:
Intergalactic party pop.
Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?
Each track on the album has a very different influence or style, almost more like a collection of singles in various styles, rather than an album. I have had other people comment and say particular songs remind them of music from other artists. People have mentioned: Pheonix, Daft Punk, John Lennon, Beck. While I am very flattered by these comparisons, I am not sure it really sounds like any of these artists
What do you love about making music?
Those moments when the music feels like it is coming from somewhere else, like you’re not even really there making the music. Also the fact that sometimes music can have real power and make people think – Free Pussy Riot!!
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
Most of my idols are still around, so fingers crossed I will get to meet some of them. Ross Hanaford is one of my heroes and he is on my record, so that is a solid start. That being said, I’d love to know what Frank Zappa thought of my music.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
A house party at a venue, good musicians, good singers, good sound, a man in a space suit.
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
I will be giving away 100 copies of the single (with a bonus B-side) at the gig. This will be the one and only pressing of the single, I will then give these two tunes away online. The album is finished and will come out soon.
When’s the gig and with who?
The gig is Thursday September 6 at The Workers Club. Support from The Genie, BJ Morriszonkle and DJ Richie 1250. Special guest vocalist is Kylie Auldist
How long have you been gigging and writing?
This is the first ever show with this band. I have working on this album for at least four years.
What inspires or has influenced your music the most?
Tough question! Greatest hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed?
Work hard and be yourself, people can spot a fake.
Describe the best gig you have ever played.
Any gig I did with Buttered Loaf back in the day, and playing with Ross Hanaford was always fun.
What’s the strangest place you’ve ever played a gig, or made a recording?
I broke into an abandoned warehouse with a couple of friends and did a recording in there in the middle of the night, the space had an amazing sound.
Tell us about the last song you wrote.
It’s called Double Denim. It’s about a guy that get his heart broken by a girl that wears only double denim.
If someone made a movie about your life, who would play you?
The Mars Rover Curiosity – that thing has charisma!
What makes a good musician?
I certainly don’t think I am any sort of authority on the subject, but it seems to be something like: 1% talent, 50% hard work, 49% alcoholism.
How do you stop your pre-gig jitters?
Booze.
