we earn , the better we can be ! This has got to be a win-win for audiences and performers . And as indie audiences grow , our marketing potential for prospective sponsors grows too .
One change that I might like to see is for there to be more live music on stage . Typically Indie is a predominantly live genre but when it leans too heavily on backing tracks it misses the whole point , just my opinion .
As a band , what would you like to do outside music that contributes to your musicality ?
SAURABH : As a band , I would like us to go for holidays together . It really effects the energy you have as a unit on stage when you know each other better .
If there is a band / artist you would like to collaborate , who would it be and why ?
RAMON : It had always been a dream of mine to play trombone with Rico Rodriguez ( The Specials , Jools Holland orchestra , etc ). But he passed away in 2015 . His trombone playing ( Message to You Rudy ) was what kept me fascinated with the trombone as a kid . How cool would it be to have Ranking Roger of The Beat to collaborate with ! Again , their sound is one of my big influences .
SAURABH : I would like us to collaborate with a rapper from Mumbai , his name is “ Illastraight ”. I have played with him a couple of times . I would love to hear that rap element sit with our sound .
How was your latest EP Gansta TV received ? Tell us a bit more about it .
RAMON : It ’ s been received very well ! People who have never heard SKA ( or our brand of SKA ) before are really liking it . I love it when people say it sounds like the band is playing live right in front of you because that was exactly our intention . We ' re also getting positive messages from Colombia and other Latin American countries where SKA is very big . It ’ s really cool to be out in the big , wide world !
Your favorite genres of music as a band ?
RAMON : Outside of The Fanculos , we are all full time , professional musicians and as such we listen to a huge variety of music . As a band , I think we like the same songs or artists that we listen to even though the genres may be different . We all have very good but varied taste in music is what I ' m trying to say .
SAURABH : I think as a band we all like Rnb , soul , old school disco , Reggae , Jazz , Pop and of course Ska .
What are the hobbies that you would turn into to rejuvenate to improve your creativity ?
RAMON : For me personally , any kind of working-out or physical activity is good . Our gigs require quite a bit of physical stamina and I can really feel the difference on stage if I haven ' t worked out enough before . Apart from that , I ' m not sure if Netflix counts as a hobby ! But , ah well .
SAURABH : I love working out , it really is the most uplifting thing for me and helps me be more creative , productive and efficient .
Upcoming projects that you would like to talk about ?
RAMON : Our album ! Aiming to have it done early next year . If you like the EP , you are going to absolutely LOVE the album !
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