About 2 years ago, I started to create a magazine called Tea For Two, which I published on Issuu and it experienced its (tiny) five minutes of fame. I really loved all the feedback I got on it so I started working on the second issue, but began to slowly abandon it as the year went on and I got busier with extra curricular activities. Or you know, the dreaded L word... LAZY!
Before I got lazy though, I managed to chat to Lou, half of the vocals for Alpine and caught them in the time that they were rising high and reaching new heights that was even unbelievable for them! They are an incredible bunch.
Simone: Hey Alpine! I've been interviewing a bunch of talented people for an online magazine (as a hobby) and I'd like to add Alpine to the mix? I've got some questions. Would you guys be up for that?
ALPINE: Hey Simone, we can totally do that! Do you need them in a rush though? We're heading off to the US in the morning so it might take us a while to get to them. But definitely send them through!
⊹ ⋅⋅ ⊹
A while later... (SXSW adventures, gigs, travelling, jet lag, some gentle nagging...)
Simone: Tell me a little bit about how ALPINE came together.
Lou: We're all friends first. Phoebe and Lou met at school in year 9, Christian was a guitar teacher at their school at the time. Phil and Christian grew up together in Phillip Island. Lou and Phoebe met Ryan while he was backpacking around Australia. Lou met Tim at University. Over the years we began hanging out and became good friends.
Simone: Describe ALPINE's journey after going from supporting Matt Corby to venturing off on headline tours.
Lou: To be honest, we were a little apprehensive about supporting Matt Corby. We love his music! We just weren't sure that his fans would dig us. Luckily, we won them over. I think Alpine supporting him was a little unexpected but was such a worthwhile tour. Him and his band are legends and we've remained good friends.
Our national album tour that followed was awesome! It's amazing to sell out shows and know it's because of your own music. Really special!
Simone: Is it weird to hear your songs on the radio or see the crowd singing along to something you created?
Simone: Is it weird to hear your songs on the radio or see the crowd singing along to something you created?
Lou: Heaing a song on the radio or seeing people in the crowd singing along at first is surprising. You have a hugh smile on your face and the reality hits you that people are digging what you are doing. It makes it all worthwhile.
Simone: Who or what are your influences?
Lou: Our influences vary - a lot! 6 members with such different influences that come together in the tour van. We're really open to hearing new genres or new artists so it's great that we get to share music we are digging with everyone. If there is a style of song we are all loving at the one time, it's fair enough to say that will influence new Alpine songs.
Simone: Do any of you have bad habits?*
Lou: Of course we have bad habits! But they are a secret! Shhhh
Simone: If you knew it was your last day on Earth, how would you spend it?
Simone: Thank you so very, very much!
⊹ ⋅⋅ ⊹
IMAGE: I took that photo when I was lucky enough to have a day off school and be able to catch them live at Melbourne Uni for freeee!
CONNECT WITH ALPINE
*I giggled at this question when I was brainstorming
No comments:
Post a Comment