Tadpole

Renee From Tadpole Has Answers My Questions

1. how did tadpole form?

Tadpole started off at the University of Auckland, I
joined the band because I knew someone who knew them,
and heard they were looking for a singer… We all
didn’t know each other before joining the band, but we
had friends in common. You just hear about bands
needing members through word of mouth basically. We
got our act together enough to write seven songs and
enter the Battle of the Bands. We came second that
year, but came first the year after, and it’s all
history from there.

2. what has been your favourite gig you have played at?

My favorite gig would have to be the big day out, just
because of the sheer size of the event. It’s the
biggest crowd we play to by far. Close runners up
however would be the first few dates on the
Buddhafinger tour, when I suddenly realised that not
only were the shows not going to flop, but that people
had actually bought our album and learnt the words to
the songs!

3. what job’s did you do before tadpole became huge
E.G Shortland Street?

Hummm yes, well. There were many. I did a bit of
acting stuff to pay my uni bills, and I worked at
Rainbows End as a clown. My favorite job was working
in a video library. Free movies and chocolate! Dino
was a landscape gardener before joining the band, but
had also worked as a dishwasher and cleaner. Chris has
always worked at KMart…

4. what is your favourite song to play live?
From an audience reaction point of view, Alright. That
song tends to get the biggest response, and we put it
at the end of the set to keep people waiting for it.
But actually I tend to like playing whatever song is
new at the time, and seeing how it goes down.

5. what has been the best band you have played with?
Ummm, tough question. We’ve played with a number of
really good internationals like Live and Sugar Ray,
and of course all the acts that have ever played at
the Big Day Out, but I’d have to say the best band
we’ve played with is SHihad, followed closely by the
Living End from Aussie. I also have a soft spot for
Regurgitator, because I think their songs are genius,
and their live show is made more interesting by having
screens and a vision mixer on the road.

6. what kinda music have you been listenting to
lately?
I get into quite a bit of different stuff. My current
favorite albums are Good by Goodshirt, and Red Light
Syndrome by Pluto. I’m also listening to Shirley
Bassey, Beautiful Garbage and revisiting the Beastie
Boys.

7. what is happening next for tadpole?
First priority is finishing the second album. That
should be coming out July/August. Then we are turning
our attention overseas.

8. will tadpole ever go overseas to play eg
melbourne?
Yes, actually we played Melbourne Sydney Brisbane last
year with Killing Heidi, and we are definitely going
back this year to play some more gigs.

9. when will the new album come out

See above… all going to plan!