Plastic

Plastic are an Australian band doing good things, with their EP Nightmares to be launched next month. They kindly answered my questions.

https://www.facebook.com/musicplastic/

1. What was the inspiration for the up coming release?

Well we just write music, and felt it was time to put something together, and put something out.

2. How did the songwriting process go for the release?

It went well, apparently.

3. What was the recording process like for the release?

Live tracking over 3 days at The Aviary in Abbotsford.

4. Did you prepare for the recording process or what is it a case of see what happens in the studio?

Who can afford to show up to a studio unprepared? Not us for sure.

5. How was the recording process different to earlier material?

It’s all live tracking, Nothing at All and Nightmares were done in two takes, with the exception of horn overdubs in Nothing at All.

6. What did you learn from recording the release that you will take away for future releases?

At the end of the day, we’re the only ones that can make criticisms and changes to our work, and so it’s worth learning how to be constructively self critical throughout the process.

7. Why do you think Melbourne has a such great music scene and why it is so fantastic to be involved and play in it?

Maybe people just give a damn here, and see value in that stuff.

8. What buzz do you get out of playing live?

Bands these days are pretty much traveling beer salesmen. I’m mainly just concerned about how much the bar will take in on the night. I try to block out the performance.

9. Do you have rituals before playing a show?

We usually have a huge argument, then someone likely quits, and hopefully by the time we’re on we’ve settled our differences.

10. What does the rest of 2015 have in store for you?

Christmas in NZ and some shows including our single launch September 18th – The Gasometer Hotel with Frida.