Which is your favourite track from the EP ?
We love all of them , but like every Indian parent , it ’ s the song that takes care of our retirement that we will undoubtedly love the most . “ Sucks To Be Human ” could be the most accurate distillation of the EP so we ’ d choose that one .
What ’ s your process of creating music ? Could you break it down or give us a little peek ?
We pay close attention to Josh as he sleeps , writing down his incoherent night terrors into legible ideas that we then work on overtime . Jokes , there ’ s no set way really . Some songs come from a riff or melody , while others have the core idea established while we build around it .
How vital do you think music videos are to amplify the impact of a track ?
It did kill the radio star . Visuals are part and parcel of a fully-formed aesthetic that better informs a listener about the band ’ s vision . Does every song need a video ? Probably not , but a good video can do wonders when used for the right song .
You ’ ve gained immense global cred , you ’ ve performed at some fabulous destinations around the world , which one has been the most memorable and why ?
A backyard show in Brooklyn in 2014 would rank up there . Playing your music live to an audience in a city that has birthed the music you love is a different trip .
What is the best advice you ’ ve ever been given ?
Keep going .
And , what ’ s the one solid piece of advice that you would like to give upcoming non-conventional artists ?
Keep going , put your music out as it has never been easier to do that . Even if it ’ s received badly , it ’ s out there and you can move on and make more .
What ’ s the best compliment you ’ ve ever received about your music or what ’ s something amazing that your fans have done , that left you speechless ?
A wonderful fan of ours made a limited edition run of t-shirts with the four of our faces on it . Another got a tattoo of artwork from WKND FRNDS
RAPID FIRE :
Q . If you could have any slogan on your T-shirts , what would it be ? / What would the slogan on your T-shirts read ? A . “ Good at living , bad at life ” (?) // “ Certified Plant-Dad ” // “ Halfasleep at checkout time ”
Q . What ’ s your favourite ad jingle of all time ? A . There was this jingle for a bike called Fascino . Perhaps the worst one we ’ ve heard . It takes a special skill to make a jingle that sucks so hard that it sticks in your brain .
Q . A pet peeve that triggers youou . A . Used coffee grounds in the machine . EMPTY THAT OUT BEFORE YOU MAKE A NEW BATCH , THANKS
Q . What ’ s the one superpower you ’ ve always wanted ? A . Punctuality
Q . If you could have your pick of any artist in the world , who would you want to work with Rick Rubin , The Strokes , Kenny Beats
Q . Your favourite 90s / vintage song / album ? A . ’ Loveless ’ by My Bloody Valentine / Ok Computer by Radiohead / Cher ’ s ‘ Believe ’
Q . What ’ s your favourite pizza topping ? A . Dirt
Q . One word each to describe every member of the band . Josh : A man Harshan : A man but slightly taller Sashank : A man but slightly better looking Abhinav : Barely a man
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