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Interview
Moron Says What

Moron Says What

date
Monday 9th August, 2010 1:06PM

Been around since?

Gosh um since about 2006? But not doing gigs, we started doing gigs in 07

Current line up?

Alessandra (drums/vocals), Gabi (guitar/synth), Maria (bass), Nicole (synth/guitar/vocals)

Where are you based?

Auckland

Musical history?

Hehe we broke into an all boys schools music room and learnt the chords /drum beats to Kelly clarkson and ashlee simpson.

How would you describe your sound?

Girl pop that’s not specific to girls can be of a boy persuasion too

What are you listening to at the moment?

Giant drag, mika miko, I heart Hiroshima, marnie stern, driving playlist an awesome person made for me consisting of stuff like starfucker and a whole bunch of other odd bands. CONNAN'S MJ COVER/all the mj covers

What is your writing/recording process?

someone comes up with one riff on their instrument then someone joins in, then we record on sound recorder with shitty 2dolla shop mics, not because it’s ironically crap but because we don’t know how else, then we come back next band practise share ideas, and 'jam' something out, WALLAH

Your Dream Collaboration?

Me + beastie boys + A collab with everyone who is famous on youtube! Love youtube (Meekakitty and charlieissoocoollike) + bonaparte and mikamiko

Any releases coming up?

YES split 7 inch with Dinosauruxia through Envex Records and maybe a split ep with Bandicoot!

Of all the instruments you own, or have owned, what is your favourite?

Oh oh my baby, Roland Juno 106 oh. Which was found at all boys school music room. Oh my mc 303, though we dont use it its what keeps me entertained in my spare time. and i actually my bass even if it is a crap bass.... because i can get all 'funky' and pretend im in esg oh

What do you enjoy most about music?

it gives you a warm and fuzzy feelings, and it brings you together when making it and listening to it. Peoples sweaty faces suspended in the air mid-mosh jump.

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learnt musically in the last year?

Foldback speakers are your friend, reverb is a liar.

What’s the best concert you have ever been to?

CAMP A LOW HUM 08/09

Best or most memorable gig you have ever played?

Real groove Christmas party. Too bad all the people there don’t remember it at all…and stereo total with jd sampson...meeting jd sampson, WOW. Best thing ever.

If you could share the stage with anyone (band or person) who would it be?

personally right now... mikamiko or ouch my face

Most overrated band at the moment?

Moron say what, but that’s old news

The state of music in NZ is….

AWESOME THE BEST IN THE WORLD

Kiss hug kiss hug