Who am I speaking with and what do you do in the band?
Phil, guitarist, and Nick guitarist/vocalist.
How would you describe your music to the uninitiated?
Psychedelic shoegaze laced with infectious groovy riffs, meltdown jams and epic breakdowns. Reverb drenched.
Give us a brief history of Spiral Arm.
After migrating to the west island, Nick and I found the sweet rhythm section that is Nicolo Brambilla (drums) and Chakrit Narula (bass) – both seemed like stand-up guys on Tinder. In 2014 we added synth extraordinaire and South Island bodybuilding champion Harry Rae.
You’ll be playing a show at Cherry Bar on November 28 to unveil your debut self-titled EP. Why should punters come down to this show?
If you like rock’n’roll, smoke machines, lava lamps and the movie Gladiator, this is the gig for you. Rabble Rouser and Coastbuster (our supports) are the chillest dudes you’ll meet.
What’s next on the cards for Spiral Arm?
A summer 2015 tour of Australia is already in the works. Recording the EP was an incredible experience for us; we’re raring to get back in the studio next year to record a full-length album for release on mini disc.
SPIRAL ARM launch their self-titled EP at Cherry Bar this Friday November 28.
