Smoking Martha

 

Smoking Martha are an awesome Aussie rock band who music I totally dug after I heard it. I knew I had to interview them for the site and this what they had to say.

http://www.smokingmartha.com/

1. What will be the inspiration for the up coming release?

We really want our energy from our lives shows to translate into this recording. Our inspirations are raw, tough, punk rock sounds but with structure and heart, every song tells a story.

2. How will the songwriting process be different to earlier material?

We have grown as artists and we know what we like and don’t like.

3. How will you prepare for the recording process or what is it a case of see what happens in the studio?

For us it’s important to be as ready as possible before hitting the studio, all the songs are written so we start with Pre- production which basically involves tightening up, working out tempos, and any new additional ideas per song. This gives us more to time to experiment in the studio.

5. How does social media and the internet help you as a band?

It helps get out our music out to the world, we can constantly update our fans with upcoming gigs, music and any other exciting news!!

6. Why do you think Australia has such a great rock scene?

I think parts of Australia like anywhere in the world support rock music because it feels real, its high in energy so it gets people pumped. Which is why we enjoy live rock so much, and it’s just so easy to listen too.

7. What buzz do you get out of playing live and what can people expect from the up coming shows?

Nothing beats playing a live show, it’s our favourite way to truly share our music with everything we’ve got, Balls and all.

8. Do you have rituals before playing a show?

A little Drambuie a little tequila and band hugs

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

We have been lucky this year to have already played 2 international supports with Uriah Heep and with Seether. We have heaps of shows booked in until the end of the year including the 27th of November at Yah Yahs in Melbourne, 28th at The Music Man in Bendigo and the 29th at The Barwon Club Geelong. We are also in the process of sourcing the best studio for us for our next release.