The Medics (30/05/2012)
The 59th Sound recently spoke with Kahl Wallace of The Medics, who have just released their debut album Foundations.
You have recently played at some of Australia's largest festivals including Big Day Out and Laneway. How would you compare these experiences to some of your more intimate gigs?
I love playing intimate shows, it's a great chance to really connect with the audience. I like to think to myself, all shows are the same and not one is better than the other. Even if one person rocks up, I'll still believe we're playing to a thousand people.
What would you say has been one of the bands most memorable moments?
Getting a Deadly award for 'Band of the Year' was a great moment. Our family were really proud of us.
You guys have recently returned from a tour supporting and playing with The Grates. Has this been a highlight of your career so far and did you learn any dance moves from Patience Hodgson?
It was definitely a huge highlight of last year. I am pretty sure our bass player got a few lessons. Patience is such a beautiful person and is insanely talented on stage.
Do you believe that Triple J Unearthed has contributed to the success of your band?
It has helped a lot, it is such a great platform for bands and artists.
I was fortunate enough to catch you guys at Big Sound 2011. How important are live shows in contrast to your recorded work?
Live shows for us are always full of energy, we really tried to capture what we do on stage and put into our new album.
What has been one of your favourite venues to play at within Australia?
In Cairns there is a beautiful venue called The Tanks Art Centre. It is almost hidden amongst the rainforest, made out of 3 giant concrete fuel tanks, that were used in World War 2.
How has your move from Cairns to Brisbane changed your career?
It's a lot easier to travel and play more shows. The music scene in Brisbane is pumping out great bands lately.
Brisbane have a huge list of recent successes including the likes of Last Dinosaurs, Ball Park Music, Hungary Kids of Hungary and Jungle Giants. What has it been like moving into such a notorious music scene?
It's great! We all get along and see each other out most nights. Brisbane is really heating up, we really enjoy the lifestyle. It's great to see quality bands play pretty much every week.
You're set to release your debut album Foundations. Can you tell us a bit about this?
It is out on the 18th of May. We're also were having a launch party on the 22nd of May at The Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane to celebrate the album finally being released. We recorded at 301 Studios and Airlock Studios with local Brisbane producer Yanto Browning and got a few tracks mixed by Magoo.
You have already started 2012 in good stead, recently being anointed as one of Triple J's 'Next Crop' artists, what do you hope to achieve within 2012?
We are just going with the flow, not having any goals set. Just enjoying the moment. We're super stoked for Splendour.
Hannah Mungovan
You have recently played at some of Australia's largest festivals including Big Day Out and Laneway. How would you compare these experiences to some of your more intimate gigs?
I love playing intimate shows, it's a great chance to really connect with the audience. I like to think to myself, all shows are the same and not one is better than the other. Even if one person rocks up, I'll still believe we're playing to a thousand people.
What would you say has been one of the bands most memorable moments?
Getting a Deadly award for 'Band of the Year' was a great moment. Our family were really proud of us.
You guys have recently returned from a tour supporting and playing with The Grates. Has this been a highlight of your career so far and did you learn any dance moves from Patience Hodgson?
It was definitely a huge highlight of last year. I am pretty sure our bass player got a few lessons. Patience is such a beautiful person and is insanely talented on stage.
Do you believe that Triple J Unearthed has contributed to the success of your band?
It has helped a lot, it is such a great platform for bands and artists.
I was fortunate enough to catch you guys at Big Sound 2011. How important are live shows in contrast to your recorded work?
Live shows for us are always full of energy, we really tried to capture what we do on stage and put into our new album.
What has been one of your favourite venues to play at within Australia?
In Cairns there is a beautiful venue called The Tanks Art Centre. It is almost hidden amongst the rainforest, made out of 3 giant concrete fuel tanks, that were used in World War 2.
How has your move from Cairns to Brisbane changed your career?
It's a lot easier to travel and play more shows. The music scene in Brisbane is pumping out great bands lately.
Brisbane have a huge list of recent successes including the likes of Last Dinosaurs, Ball Park Music, Hungary Kids of Hungary and Jungle Giants. What has it been like moving into such a notorious music scene?
It's great! We all get along and see each other out most nights. Brisbane is really heating up, we really enjoy the lifestyle. It's great to see quality bands play pretty much every week.
You're set to release your debut album Foundations. Can you tell us a bit about this?
It is out on the 18th of May. We're also were having a launch party on the 22nd of May at The Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane to celebrate the album finally being released. We recorded at 301 Studios and Airlock Studios with local Brisbane producer Yanto Browning and got a few tracks mixed by Magoo.
You have already started 2012 in good stead, recently being anointed as one of Triple J's 'Next Crop' artists, what do you hope to achieve within 2012?
We are just going with the flow, not having any goals set. Just enjoying the moment. We're super stoked for Splendour.
Hannah Mungovan