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It's time to get sweaty with indie-rock quartet WHARVES, as they take over Splendour In The Grass this weekend as our Unearthed comp winners!
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
Developing our sound was pretty much a trial and error situation where we would write songs, test them live and then fix the parts or get rid of the songs that we weren't happy with. We have transformed the pool room in Mike's parents' house into WHARVES HQ where we write, record and rehearse.
Mikes dad is annoyed that he has lost the use of his beloved pool table that he never used, but it was a sacrifice we were willing to make. Steven Schram has produced our last two singles and we have certainly gained a lot from working with him.
What's your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
We are all huge fans of music. Watching bands smashing it out on stage or listening to an awesome album makes us want to do the same.
What can punters expect from a WHARVES live show?
Four sweaty dudes on stage, bouncing around like a beach ball at a Nickelback concert.
What's the best advice you've been given and who was it from?
We supported Polish Club in Byron Bay and we had a few beers with them before the show. They were telling us to always work with people that really care about your music and are passionate about what you do (makes sense, right?). Top blokes.
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
Bad//Dreems and their track 'Feeling Remains'. If this doesn't get you jacked up, then you must be a robot.
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and their track, 'Into My Arms'. Shares in Kleenex must have skyrocketed when this song came out.
You're the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
Luke Million and his track 'Arnie'. We lose our biscuits when this banger comes on. An absolute must have in any party mix. P.S. Matt has a mad party mix - it's on Spotify if you wanna check it out. We're looking forward to checking his set out at Splendour!
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
We went and saw Tora, Mookhi and Angie Hudson at the Northern in Byron Bay a couple of weeks ago. Huge lineup and that light show was lit! There were more lasers than the 'Lasers Only' mode on GoldenEye '64.
Tell us about the bands or people in the North Coast, NSW music community that inspire you.
Mario from our local record store in Byron Bay, Howl and Moan Records, is really creating a music scene in the local area. We've played and been to gigs at his shop and it's always an awesome vibe. Plus, we always walk out with a new vinyl!
We are also really lucky to live in an area that has some seriously amazing festivals such as Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and Blues Fest. How could you not be inspired seeing your favourite band thrash it out to thousands of people?
What are your plans for 2017?
We've actually got some new music being released very soon as well as a tour, which we're really looking forward to. We have a couple more exciting things on the horizon but they're more secretive than Mr Krabs' Krabby Patty recipe.
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With a voice that'll melt your ears and songwriting that'll have you captivated, Melbourne artist Samsaruh brings you her brand new track 'Golden To Thrive'.
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
My music is very much a reflection of myself as a person.
Artists that have influenced me include Stevie Knicks, The Cranberries, Kate Bush to Lana Del Rey, Hozier and Florence and The Machine. I'd call all of these artists more of a sub-conscious influence as I think the real development of my sound stems from me just growing as a person and being true to myself by embracing my own uniqueness and using that as a drive for my sound development.
I think the world around us has a big influence on everyone's point of view and for me, that's my songwriting.
What's your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
My greatest source of inspiration for songwriting would have to be a big mix of different elements like feelings and emotions, to experiences in life and whatever is going on in the world at the time. What happens in the world can have such a big effect on us as individuals, it's nice to put that into my lyrics.
What can punters expect from a Samsaruh live show?
You can expect to see me dancing around the stage, singing my heart out with an epic band behind me. I hope people leave with an electric energy.
What's the best advice you've been given and who was it from?
The best advice I've ever been given was by my parents when I was a kid.They would always tell me "You can be whoever you want to be, and you can do whatever you want to do as long as you put your mind to it and work hard for it". It may sound a bit cheesy, but it's stuck with me my whole life and here I am pursuing what I love, being a singer/songwriter.
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
'Till It Kills Me' by Montaigne. It's not just a cool track with cool lyrics, but also a track that makes you feel cool and empowered listening to it.
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
'Never Be Like You' by Flume. I feel like this song has some sort of amazing connection with everyone, perhaps reminding them of an awesome memorable time they once had. So I'd play this song because I think it would definitely provoke tears of joy.
You're the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
Either 'Take Me Over' by Peking Duk or 'You Were Right' by Rufus. Both tracks give off some major good vibes.
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
The last local gig I went to was the Slumberjack show in which I sang at. Those boys never fail at creating an incredible show, it was a tonne of fun!
Tell us about the bands or people in the Melbourne music community that inspire you.
I think Meg Mac is super inspiring. All of her tracks are so different to what's out there and her voice hits you like a punch in the stomach. So it's always exciting listening to her music. I would happily take a punch in the stomach from her music any day.
What are your plans for 2017?
Do some cool stuff. That may include, doing my own first live shows in August, performing at Splendour in the Grass with Slumberjack and Kuren, releasing my new EP at the end of the year and hopefully lots more!
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