Heres my interview with a familiar guest David Est man as he talks about his new band Yes or No
How'd you get started in music?
The Open Flames’ drummer Evan Sult and songwriter/singer Dave Eastman were high school friends who played Dungeons & Dragons with friends. Dave was Evan’s dungeon master. Evan couldn’t play drums and Dave couldn’t tune a guitar, but that didn’t stop them. Their first song had three notes and was about Republicans. It was called “Blood Red”. Years later,
And now, Dave thinks Evan is a very good drummer. Evan was in the famous band Harvey Danger (of the hit ‘Flagpole Sitta’ heard at the beginning of ‘Peep Show’). Dave still can’t tune a guitar, but he loves writing songs for this band of pros who can: Paige Brubeck is an amazing guitarist and singer and Len Bendel is a groovy bass player inspired by Motown and the Beatles.
Who are your inspirations or influences?
Pavement, the Velvet Underground, the Pixies, Joy Division, REM, Henry Miller, Robert Frost, John Lennon, and of course, Dungeons & Dragons.
What advice would you offer aspiring performers?
If you perform, entertain!: Your audience braved the rain to come see you, paid for their beer and ticket, and has to stand through your set, so give them a memory to cherish.
How do you set yourself apart from other bands or singers?
In French, we’re “pop noir”. No song is the same, so our album takes you a journey with many crazy stops along the way.
Another reviewer kindly wrote: “By listening to The Open Flames, you’re creating memories in your head…I know it sounds pretty far-fetched, but yeah, it does that.” (Rock Era Magazine)
That sums it up pretty well!
How would you say that music has inspired/made an impression on you?
Music is everywhere, in how we talk, honk our horns, hear the birds and trains and rain, and in how we connect with emotions and stories. And there is no higher art form than “Louie Louie.”
Any new gigs or albums in the future?
You can pre-order our first album, ‘Same Time Next Year’ with Subjangle Records on Bandcamp!
Biography:
Pop Noir: The Open Flames bring equal parts psychedelia and lyricism. Lead singer Dave writes songs between aid missions in war zones and drummer Evan was in the band Harvey Danger of the hit 90s song, “Flagpole Sitta” (heard at the opening of “Peep Show”).
Here are some recent reviews of our music:
“As sonically alluring as poetically fascinating” – VENTS Magazine
“A dark pop groove through haunting crescendos for a catchy and distorted sonic experience… a cinematic and addictive anthem… A hypnotic showcase of pop power.” - Earmilk
“The storytelling a transcendent element sure to set them on a course for success.” – Music Crown
“It’s the kind of song that sticks in your head for hours, but in the best way.” – Mc Gig Music
“Sonically it’s an easy-going guitar-pop gem with an instantly sticky impact. Lyrically, it’s a sort of hallucinatory brain twister. All together, it’s a splendid debut. No wonder Satan plays it on repeat on his stereo in hell.” – Turn Up the Volume
“Stylishly restrained, casting a dark spell that pulls you into its shadowy world.” – Backseat Mafia
"An exciting force on the London alt-rock scene.“ – Tits Upon Tyne
“A special breed of honesty to paint pictures in your head.” – BuzzSlayer
"By listening, you’re creating memories in your head…I know if sounds pretty far-fetched, but yeah, it does that.” – Rock Era Magazine
Social media links:
· Website: https://www.
· Spotify: https://open.
· Music video: https://youtu.be/
· YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.
· Instagram: https://
· Facebook: https://www.
· TikTok: https://www.
· X (Twitter): https://x.com/the_
· Bandcamp: https://
· Soundcloud: https://
· Twitch: Twitch
