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Band Girl On: Anavae

The ultimate antithesis to the formulaic music climate we’re living in has arrived. In under a year of being a band, Anavae had been featured in Kerrang, played the 02 with Kids In Glass Houses and self-released their eight track EP onto CD format for their expanding #aermy to listen to. Now they’re recently signed to LAB Records, have another EP out called Storm Chaser, and the brand new music video for the title track is currently making its rounds on television channels like Scuzz. A while ago I got in touch for my student newspaper; and here is what Becca Need-Menear, Jamie Finch and James Pearce from the band had to say.

 

Describe Anavae in one word.

Jamie : Intergalactic

Becca : Organic

James : Anti-Lacklustre

 

With the final video from “Into The Aether” released, what’s next on the agenda for Anavae?

We’re currently writing for our next release [Storm Chaser, available on iTunes]

 

You’ve supported Kids In Glass Houses on the 3rd of October, do you think that supporting bigger bands is a good way to showcase your music to a potentially new audience?

Definitely, especially if they’re on a similar scene to you as it gives you a chance to play to whole load of people who may have never heard about you before.

 

Do you think that bands have it easier nowadays, with social networking sites such as YouTube and twitter, to get music out there?

I wouldn’t say ‘easier’. Every band has access to social networking and online promotion, so it’s still a level playing field. But it definitely has its benefits. Again,[its good] for giving us the ability to reach a whole audience who otherwise, would have never heard of us.

 

How was the Weekender tour, back in September?

It was a brand new experience for all of us, an awesome one at that! We’ve never played three shows in a row before, so I was convinced I was going to be in a haggard heap by the end of it. More please! The Violet guys are literally some of the nicest dudes I’ve ever met. If you ever get the chance to see them live, then GO! DO IT!

 

What is your favorite song to play live?

Becca: Sunlight definitely! Or the drop in Invaesion. It just takes over my body.

 

If you could play with any other band, still together or not, who would it be?

Becca: Such a toughie. I was about to say There For Tomorrow but we’re supporting them on the 26th which is a little bit crazy. They’re one of our favourite bands! Next stop, Evaline, Mutemath, or 30 Seconds to Mars. (I wish!)

 

What is your favourite part of being in a band?

Becca: Getting to travel to places I otherwise wouldn’t have, getting to meet and befriend lovely and talented people, receiving absolutely amazing feedback from people all over the world, and most importantly, getting to express myself through sounds and messes of words. This is the best kind of therapy.

 

What is your favourite song you’ve written?

You haven’t heard it yet.

 

What inspires you all individually?

Becca: People. People everywhere, and their strange conversations and interactions. Most, if not all of my songs are about moments and fragments involving other people who I’ve stumbled across. Haruki Murakami is a huge inspiration, as is Clive Barker, and reading in general. Movies, adverts, drones, soundtracks, photographs, the weather. Everything beautiful and ugly.

Jamie: Science, space, the future.

James: QI Xl on Dave

 

Want more ANAVAE in your lives? Catch them on the Ourzone FOUND Tour this April. Tickets are free!

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