Urbanscapes 2013: 5 Quotes From The Artistes
Our friends at JUICE spoke to the artistes that have and will be performing at Urbanscapes this weekend, here's what we learned from them.
1. "It's basically just being honest with yourself." - Franz Ferdinand
"We’re not a preachy band. However, the gist of it (new album 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'), it’s whatever you feel like thinking, saying or doing. It’s basically just being honest with yourself."
juiceonline.com2. "A strong melody can stay with you for days. Dynamics can give you a jolt. Textures can send the imagination reeling." - Explosions In The Sky
"That’s the best part of music, the way it can immediately and naturally cause emotions and thoughts and memories simultaneously."
juiceonline.com3. "It feels special to be singled out and recognised for your work." - Tegan and Sara
"It was really cool being nominated (for a Grammy) though. I have to say. It feels special to be singled out and recognised for your work. It was an honour to be nominated!"
juiceonline.com4. "It's exciting and it's our first time down in Malaysia. I haven't heard much of Malaysia and neither have I been there myself." - Efterklang
"But it’s not merely bout playing a set – I wanna know the people there cause I’ve heard so many good things about [the country]...I think the reason why we're excited for Malaysia is to see how people would react to our music."
juiceonline.com5. "We always enjoyed total artistic freedom...it's a good feeling taking all power back, there's a lot more to being in a band than just making music." - Mew
"We just try to have fun and be playful. We are just always trying to push the boundaries of being a lovely little pop art band, titles included."
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