Empra
Empra are a Melbourne band making a name for themselves in Australia and overseas winning a LiveNation competition in America. This is a band doing good things, so read on and find out some more from this talented Aussie rock band.
1. How did it feel to be an Aussie band that won a LiveNation competition in America?
1. It was awesome to prove Aussie bands can impress anywhere in the world. The American crowds really welcomed us with enthusiasm! Heaps of people congratulated us after the show, commented on the songs and live performance. Even the judges had drinks with us!
2. Do you guys take it all in and go look how far we have we have come in a few years?
2. We have come a long way in a few years, becoming a more tight-knit band: writing songs and performing live, sharing 2 bed hotel rooms, living room floors and a ‘soccer-mom bus’ for 12 hours at a time on the road! It all shines through on stage and in the studio.
3. What will the new album be about?
3. We are currently working towards the release of a studio EP for the 2nd half of the year, so you’ll have to be patient…
4. How will things be different from the first album?
4. The new material has shifted a little from the punk-rock, polished sound of the first album and become more driving, catchy and unique. It sounds more ‘EMPRA’ than anything we’ve done previously, and less like any other band. Easier to boogie down more to the new stuff.
5. Do you think the Internet has made it harder for bands to stand out?
5. The internet allows brilliant content and ideas from unknown, unsigned talented people to reach a massive audience. YouTube and Facebook etc spread content quickly to more and more new people, which will make a band stand out far better than any amount of marketing or advertising. News of our competition win spread to around 50,000 people within a week!
6. Do you think playing regional areas is an important part in getting a band known?
6. Of course! It’s really important to bring the live show to as many people as you can. We’ve had some of the craziest, most enthusiastic crowds at regional gigs.
7. How often does the songwriting process change when writing music?
7. For us it has remained largely the same, but now we tend to flesh out and arrange Sanny’s song ideas as a full band with more even input.
8. What does 2013 mean for the band?
8. New songs, bigger shows and more touring!
9. What does it mean to connect with your fans?
9. It’s extremely important to connect with EMPRA’s brothers and sisters, both at shows and online. Our Twitter feed brings fans closer to our everyday experiences! You can follow us at www.twitter.com/empraonline
