Clap Clap Riot

Clap Clap Riot are a four-piece rock n’ roll band from Auckland, New Zealand, known for their raw and energetic songwriting and magnetic live shows.  Dave from the band answered my questions. so read on.

http://www.clapclapriot.com/

1. Are you happy how things have gone for you so far?
Yes, very happy. We’ve stuck to making music we’re proud of and have been constantly pushing ourselves.

2. What inspires you when writing music?
It can be a number of things, sometimes the beginning of a lyric can set a song off, other times it can be a guitar part or a drum beat to spark an idea into action.

3. What is your latest song about?
It’s about wanting to lead the life that others lead

4. What do you like about touring?

Playing the shows is always the most exciting part. The soundtrack in the van and the late nights together are almost as good though.

5. How important to you is touring regional alongside touring the cities?
We love to be able to play as many shows as possible to try and get out
to our entire fan base.

6. What has been your favorite show to date?

Big Day Out this year was pretty fantastic. We also did a tiny showcase of the new record in full in Auckland before it came out which was insane.

7. How does social media help you as an artist?
It’s a good way to get direct contact with your fans. It’s far more immediate than many other media.

8. How important is connecting with your fans?
Very, we always like to take the time to talk with them at the end of the show.

9. If you could have any body in a video clip who would it be?
Steve Buscemi, he is so iconic and such a fantastic actor.

10. What’s your favorite venue to play at?
Chicks hotel in Dunedin (NZ) is great. It feels like your playing in someone’s lounge. There’s a great café over the road as well.

11. What does 2014 have in store for the band?
We’ll be heading to Australia for some tour dates and will be releasing the new record ‘Nobody/Everybody’ over there. We’re looking forwards to it.