Japanese Wallpaper

Artist info

Genre

Electronic, Indie

Unearthed artists we like

The Townhouses, Flume

Website

www.japanesewallpaper.bandcamp.com

Bio

working on album #1

Featured Artist

2014

Sep

Japanese Wallpaper

Melbourne, VIC

This year's Unearthed High winner Japanese Wallpaper has just released his brand new single, featuring Jesse Davidson. It follows on from outstanding collaborations with Wafia and Pepa Knight, but who else is on the 17 year-old's 'collaborator wishlist'? And what are his plans for the rest of 2014? Find out below...

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What’s the first thing you’re gonna do when you turn 18?

Most likely just go and see some bands - not being able to get into venues is definitely the worst part of being underage.

Who’s on your collaborator wish-list?

Hmm… I think Bon Iver would be pretty beautiful, his voice is so superb. Phoebe (ex-Snakadaktal) would be awesome too.

On average, how much time do you spend in your bedroom making tunes each week?

I’m not sure how many hours but definitely a lot! It’s a great way to procrastinate and avoid schoolwork…

What’s your go-to snack when making music?

Definitely this frozen yoghurt ice-cream thing that Mum has started buying. It doesn’t last very long when I’m recording ;)

What’s your vision for the ultimate Japanese Wallpaper live show?

I’d love to make it a band-driven show at some point - I love playing in bands and I think that with a little tweaking the music would really lend itself to it.

What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?

Hmm, 'Pickles From The Jar' by Courtney Barnett would be a pretty good one. Or maybe 'Void' by Seekae. Depends why they were crying in the first place I guess!

What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?

Sorry to use Seekae twice but their song 'You’ll' is a definite tearjerker. Works on me every time.

You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?

That Polographia and Cosmo’s Midnight collab always goes down well! Or maybe an Andras Fox track. Depends on the party.

What are your plans for the rest 2014?

I definitely want to do some more touring and keep developing my show, so hopefully there will be plenty of time for that in the school holidays…

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