theaussieword.com meets with ‘A Band Called Quinn’ in a very special interview.
What can you tell our readers about you? How and where did it all begin?
East Kilbride. That is all.
What had you first interested in music?
My Mum says I used to sing & make up songs in my pram…
Who motivates or influences your quest to make great music?
The tune fairy – if I’m lucky enough I catch the odd one passing by…
Do you have any planned tours coming up?
We tour multimedia in show Biding Time (remix) around Scotland, London & Brighton Fringe this May.
What are some of your biggest goals you hope to accomplish as an artist?
Overcoming my ego.
What can fans expect from you in the coming months?
A single, a video, a tour.
Success, what is the secret to it and what has been your biggest career highlight so far?
Being a malcontent. Biggest career highlight so far is making Biding Time (remix).
Which stars of the music industry do you find inspiring?
Too many to mention… David Byrne, Blondie, Bowie, Lou Reed, Brian Eno, Bjork, Ella Fitzgerald…
How would you best describe you and your music to your fans?Woozy.
What can you tell us about your latest album?
It’s the soundtrack to Biding Time (remix) the show.
Are there any new exciting projects in the works?
Yep. But they are top secret ; )
The music industry is huge, where do you see yourself a few years from now?
Making stuff.
Name a few of your favourite Aussie artists.
Nick Cave, AC/DC & Olivia Newton John.
The shape of the music industry has changed significantly over the years, including the use of social media, how do you feel about the industry as a whole and what does it mean to you in getting your records out into the public eye?
It’s nice to be able to have direct contact with people that are into what you make – it spurs you on.
Thank you for the interview! What can you leave fans of theaussieword.com with here today?
Snowing In Paris featuring The Sunken Starlet Choir
Website: http://www.abandcalledquinn.com/