1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
We knew we wanted to make music when we saw Nirvana on the Ed Sullivan Show.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
Nirvana, Weezer, Beck, Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Hum, Placebo, The Cardigans, Liz Phair, Arcade Fire, The Pixies, Massive Attack, Lonely Island, Depeche Mode, Radiohead, Silversun Pickups, Doves, Bjork, Pinback, House Music.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
(DAVE) Recording an album in the same music studio Michael Jackson had used, with the same engineer the Foo Fighters were working with. It lasted about 2 weeks, off and on. The studio smelled like egg rolls, and I had a 102 degree fever. Either that, or when a tube amp gives nice feedback on stage, and people think I'm doing it on purpose. (JUSTIN) - When "Temple," became the #2 song on the MUSIC CHOICE electronica station on my television. That felt awesome.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
I don't think music "changes" the world. It's a part of the world already. It is one of the more pleasant aspects of the natural course of human events. It does appear to alter mindsets and emotions, though that effect, as well as the existence of the music, is likely fated to have existed, both from a spiritual and scientific perspective. If the "current event" is a volcano errupting, music has little to no effect. If the "current event" is a little kid crying or not crying, then music is likely to at least appear to influence that situation
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
All musical instruments and methods of recording or amplifying sound are forms of technology. Modern technology, specifically digitization of sound and computerization of the recording process has greatly increased the amount of music available to audiences. As such, the audiences have learned to make their own music. Now, basically everyone can make high quality sound experiences to share with others. Due to this, when we try to participate in this infinite miasma of sound, our contributions, however decent, are lost in the screech of the hive. "Technology" has both enabled and doomed our careers as musicians, in that it has allowed us to more effectively create music, but also created a system wherein we cannot profit reliably.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
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