Newsletter Issue #240: 05 Jul 2009
Falter
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why?
I'd have to say a show that stands out in my mind was New Years' in Nelson with Shihad. Sweet crowd and Shihad themselves were amazing, good times all round.
What is your favourite NZ venue?
Dux de Lux (Christchurch) Personally I'm a fan of the smaller gigs, a better chance to really interact with the audience and coming home for an intimate sweaty gathering is always a treat!
What NZ musicians or bands would you like to see more of, and why?
Dictaphone Blues & Motocade. Both hardworking and genuine musicians who write music with depth and integrity. Amen
What is your most embarrassing on tour/gig moment?
Oh man so many.. most I'd rather leave on tour but one that comes to mind (which is more an on tour than on stage moment) is on tour with 48May, we were all crashing on some randoms lounge floor somewhere in Napier from memory. A few beverages had been consumed over the course of the night and eventually we all bunked up for the night. About 4am in the morning it was pitch black as I awoke to some feet shuffling.. the sound of a zip being undone and I heard our bass player saying "man.. what are you doing.. bro stop!" next thing you know there's the sound of water on a blow up mattress... only it wasn't water... turns out one of the crew members was sleep walking and thought he had made it to the toilet... if our bass player had have woken a second later he probably wouldn't be the same person he is today..
How did you come up with the band name Falter?
To be honest when we started out as a band we were in the mindset that a band name is just a brand, a name that people use to identify you. So as a result the band name was something we didn't discuss in length or take too much time to find meaning behind. In saying that I do like the idea of having a band name that truly represents what the band stands for. But really when you think about it..smashing pumpkins, foo fighters??...
How do you describe your music?
Our music is catchy, melodic and memorable. We try to bridge the gap between pop and alternative mainly because we all have a love for both genres but it's fair to say it probably leans more towards pop.. but live we'll bring a rock show no doubt.
What can we expect to see from Falter over the next year?
We've just released our debut album 'As Far As I Can Get From Here' so we're going to be busy playing shows, sharing more music with as many people as possible and hopefully introducing more and more new recruits! We're also planning on doing some travelling overseas with shows in the pipeline for Australia and America.
What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians?
Decide what it is you want to achieve as a musician from the beginning and always set goals to make this happen (be prepared for things to go pear shaped along the way!). Expect a journey of high's and lows that come with this industry and be firm in what you stand for and believe in. In saying that you also need the ability to be adaptable! Above all make sure your playing music for the right reasons and that you're always seeking new inspiration to better yourself as an artist and keep it all the more enjoyable!
Falter is Ben (bass, vocals), Thaddeus (drums), Simon (guitar, vocals) and Hook (guitar, vocals).
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Psyrok
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why?
The Big Chill Bar in London, because it was my first gig playing my own material and it went well despite the nerves! I also really enjoyed playing at Sandwiches in Wellington recently, as it was my first gig back home after being away for almost a decade.
What is your favourite NZ venue?
When I was younger I used to love going to St James Cabaret in Wellington to see bands like Supergroove and Shihad. I've been away for quite a while and I don't think it's even there anymore. I'm sure there's a lot of new cool places now and I'm looking forward to checking them all out.
What NZ musicians or bands would you like to see more of, and why?
I'm a big Salmonella Dub fan and always like seeing them play live. I really enjoyed seeing Supergroove in London last year after they reformed and would be keen to see them again. Also looking forward to seeing more of my mate's bands Elephant of the Ocean in Wellington and The Flaming Drivers in Queenstown.
What is your most embarrassing on tour/gig moment?
Thankfully I haven't had any hugely embarrassing moments so far... not on stage anyway!
How did you come up with the name Psyrok?
It was given to me in a dream by an ancient spirit.
How do you describe your music?
Original. Individual. Empathetic.
What can we expect to see from you over the next year?
I am finishing up a new EP in collaboration with Swedish vocalist Li'l Sister Jen at the moment, it will be titled 'Akinosuke' and will be released in the next few months. There is also a new remix of one of my tracks available for free download from my muzic.net.nz profile. (Ed Note - you must be logged in to download this track).
What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians?
The people who are successful in what they do are the ones who don't give up on it.
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Tiki Taane
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why?
In 1984 I mimed 'Blue Suede Shoes' by Elvis to about 60 people, it was my first gig, I was 8.
What is your favourite NZ venue?
Nothing has beaten Caanan Downs, The Gathering 1996-99, those were tha days!
What NZ musicians or bands would you like to see more of, and why?
TrinityRoots, becoz I miss them.
What is your most embarrassing on tour/gig moment?
I wet my pants while MCing in a club in Christchurch. Luckily no-one saw, so I pretended that I spilt a beer down my trousers.
What inspires you when writing music?
To be or not to be.
How do you describe your music?
Sound waves that tickle your soul.
What can we expect to see from you over the next year?
More art.
What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians?
Always own your art. You will thank me in about 15 years time.
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Salmonella Dub - Freak Local EP
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Fronted by the enigmatic Ruth Carr, her coy persona ignites and intrigues, while bandmates Ryan Beehre and Paul Dodge deliver an inventive indie arsenal which never loses sight of the desire to create fantastic songs.
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