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DJ Interviews: Fedras

Hey there folks Its DJ Dizzy here & sat down with a band who had a lot to say on their humble beginnings so sit back & relax as I proudly present to you, Fedras!

How’d you get started in music?

I (Alex) started taking piano lessons when I was six. Eventually, I started doing the RCM classical program and completed the program a couple of years ago. This foundation has helped me to be able to compose my own songs, as it gives me a solid foundation to work with.

Stef  started guitar lessons at the age of seven.  Afterwards, she started taking vocal lessons when she was thirteen.  Using these two instruments together she started getting into song writing and composing.

Who are your inspirations or influences?

As a pianist, I look up to Ludovico Einaudi. His compositions are phenomenal and I listen to them when I’m studying, out for a walk or just relaxing at home. I’ve also started learning his pieces so chances are my future compositions will have elements inspired from him.

Stef likes listening to Freddie Mercury. She admires the way he captivated his audiences and his stunning vocal performances.

We both like and enjoy the music of Oh Wonder and Adele.

What advice would you offer aspiring performers?

The best advice we could offer is to keep writing. As simple as it may seem, it’s one of the most effective strategies. We tend to get discouraged once one song doesn’t work out. However, it’s important to keep going and to learn from the mistakes of those songs. We sit and right dozens of song ideas, but it’s likely only one or two of them will end up getting developed into a full song.

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?

We try and standout by incorporating classical elements into the piano parts of our songs. We also try and build and layer our songs in unique ways. Finally, our twist on the usual pop genre allows our songs to become a unique genre, different than what most are used to hearing on the radio.

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

We are currently recording our second song and have enough material to complete our first EP (4 to 5 songs) which we are planning to complete and release by the Fall of 2019.  As for Gigs, we will have a few small shows in town when we have enough material ready, and time will tell of course based  on interest and feedback received on our music.

Special thanks to them for this interview & I wish them nothing but luck in their music & careers so until then I'll catch you on the flipside! Stay awesome & rock n roll!

Forgotten Door

DJ Interviews the Forgotten Door

Hey there one & all its your old pal DJ Dizzy here with an interview of a band who call themselves The Forgotten Door who had so much to say on their sucesss

How'd you get started in music?

The individual band members all started their love of music under the age of Ten. We individually pursued our various talents and continue to protect our craft.

Who are your inspirations or influences?

Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers, Janis Joplin, Allman Brothers Band, Duran Duran, The Police

What advice would offer aspiring performers?

Stay positive and keep the love of music a priority.

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?

We keep creativity and story telling a staple of our creative process.

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

Currently working on songs for a new album, also we have concerts planned the first part of the new year.

Special thanks to them for doing this interview & I wish them nothing but luck in their music. Well that's going to do it for me but until then I'll catch you on the flipside! Stay awesome & rock n roll!

ALWAYS /JAM-TAKO from ROCKSAURUS

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DJ Interviews: Shaun Ginka

Hello one & all its DJ Dizzy here with an artist who answers to the name Shaun Ginka who sat down with me to speak of his musical career & beginnings.

How'd you get started in music?

I started singing when I was seven, then got a keyboard for Xmas when I was 13.  Started writing songs then. Joined a band at school when I was 15 and just took it from there.

Who are your inspirations or influences?

The Beatles

Elton john

Coldplay

Queen

David Bowie

Oasis

Pink floyd

Norah Jones

The list goes on

What advice would offer aspiring performers?

For performers, go to big live gigs and see what the pros do.  Watch videos of live concerts and watch how they perform.

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?

Don’t know to be honest, it’s all about the tunes for me :-)

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

Debut EP out - Reflections

Available on all digital download sites x

Special thanks to him for doing this interview & I wish him nothing but luck in his career. So until then I'll catch you on the flipside! Stay awesome & rock n roll!

DJ Interviews: Phillip Foxley

Hello everyone Its DJ Dizzy here & I had the pleasure of sitting down with a singer named Phillip Foxley

How'd you get started in music?

Well I started way back in the 1970’s when I bought an old (even then) Gibson SG Junior guitar to play Black Sabbath riffs. As time went on I joined a few of the local club bands where I learned about chord structures and the importance of accurate timing, by playing the standards of the day. Strange thing is that I started thinking that, because the SG only had one P-90 pickup, it was somehow a ‘beginners’ or ‘student’ guitar so I sold it for a pittance and bought myself a Fender Strat’ simply because it had three pickups lol. Years later, I discovered that the SG was really rare and worth a small fortune. How I wish I had it now.

After gigging around for a few years, I was asked to play on various studio sessions for other bands which was really a great time for me.  I soon realised that I actually preferred song writing to actual playing gigs all over the place so I naturally gravitated towards the recording and production side. I still much prefer this even today.

Who are your inspirations or influences?

My inspirations and influences are many and varied from my early days playing Black Sabbath riffs through to Buzzcocks, The Clash, Mick Ronson (David Bowie), Zal Cleminson (Sensational Alex Harvey Band), David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler and Yngwie Malmsteen to name a few. Life experience is also a strong influencer.

What advice would offer aspiring performers?

I can spout on about the need to practice to perfect your craft etc. All of which is important, but for me the most important thing is to be original, which means writing about what you believe in and playing what you feel. There are many examples of brilliant artists out there that are very successful and instantly recognisable because they have their own style, yet they may not be the best musicians. They surround themselves with great musicians.   

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?

I think the answer to this is mainly within my previous response. In my case, it’s tricky because my songs are multi-genre (I don’t know why) which means that I don’t have a specific fan base. I tend to get different fans on a track by track basis. This appears to make me very different from the norm. Something I’m now used to.  

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

No gigs or new albums planned. I released my debut album ‘I’ll Try ‘Till I Die’ in 2015 but the funny thing is that I don’t intend to release any more albums so I just keep adding tracks to this one. Right now there are 24 tracks from the first to my latest releases – it’s all on there. Not sure if that’s a great marketing strategy but it’s just how it worked out.

Special thanks to him for this interview & I wish him luck in his success & career so until then I'll catch you on the flipside! Stay awesome & rock n roll

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