interview with RIVER SIDE
Have any of you played in other bands? No, we play music together
How is it that you started playing music? we play music with our hearts, with what we want to play
What are your names? / Who plays what? / How old are you?
Astrid / vocal / 18
Bironk / guitar / 25
Diky / Bass / 18
Vica / Drum / 20
Have you had other previous members? No, we formed this band from the beginning and until now
Did you make music even when you were young? Yes, we are still young
Where are you from? Surabaya, Indonesia
What year did the band form? 2016
What's your style of genre? Rock Alternative
What inspires you?
Paramore
Kotak (Indonesian Band)
How often and where do you reherse? Cafe, Music Competitions, Music Festivals
How have you developed since you started with the music? Playing at music festivals
Do you have other interests of work outside the band? yes, we always want to play to our country
Are you looking for a booking agency, and what are your thoughts around that? yes, we are searching booking agency
Are you looking for a label, and what are your thoughts around that? yes, we are still in indie label
What made you decide to make this music? Because it's our hobby's, and rockstars it's our dream
What are your songs about?
Optimis
Kelam
Kebanggan kami
Impian
Hidup Ini
Kehidupan Bebas
Who does the composing and writes the lyrics? We all make composing and lirics of each of our songs
Do you start with the music or the lyrics? Lirics
Do you compose in a certain inviroment? Yes,we create songs according to the situation
Have you done any covers live? Yes, already a lot can check in my youtube acount
What language do you sing in? Indonesian
What are the least and most people to attend one of your gigs? maybe !? Because they enjoy our music nuances
What ages are most of your concert attendants? 20-25 years
Do you always play the same songs live, or do you vary? we will play the same song if the audience likes it
Do you have a regular place you play live often? Yes, in Pandaan, Indonesia
What was your first gig like? Nesvous, cool, and enjoy
What was your latest gig? 4 Januari 2018 at TRS
Have you had to cancel a gig? yes, if we are the test period
Where have you played live this year? in jawa timur, indonesia
Where do you plan to gig the comming year? jakarta
When did you start to sell merchandise, and what do you have for sale?
after our first album so
t shirt, hats, cd
Where can people buy your merchandise? my home base
What do you think about people downloading music instead of buying records now a days? no problem, because we think more and more we our song will also buy a lot of our merchandise
How do you think the music industry have changed because of this? music industry players are now more switched to streaming connections than on selling cd
What do you think of my work? hopefully your work helps us continue our career
How do you think and know that this interview will help you in the music business? i think you are very helpful, because in my opinion you will maybe develop my music
Do you have any role models or idols? Yes
Why do you think that they exist? because they inspired us
Is it easier to find inspiration from older bands, or bands that are more active today? we cover everything
What have been your biggest obstacles? finance
What advice would you give other bands or artists? for the moment we have not any suggestions for others band
How do you get psyched for a gig? promise
Do you have any new material? yes
What are your web sites? www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/artist/5498575
How can people reach you? website or email
What are your plans for the future? keep making a song
Do you have something to add? for the moment have not
