MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS INTERVIEW
By Austin Jones
Australian dance rockers Midnight Juggernauts exploded into our hearts with their 2007 debut Dystopia. Now they’re touring to support their recent release The Crystal Axis and will be playing at the Echoplex tonight as part of the Check Yo’ Ponytail resurrection. We caught up with them and asked the questions we’ve all been thinking (and some no one has been thinking).
What were the differences in creating Dystopia (2007) versus The Crystal Axis (2010)?
Well Dystopia was recorded at our home studios following particular visions, but for the Crystal Axis we were coming off a long tour and wanted to try a different approach. We set up all our gear in a beach house and just jammed on songs and let them evolve loosely to see how they would come out. Plus this time round Daniel was more ingrained in the band and so had greater involvement in the new album. Plus we brought in another engineer Chris Moore who also brought his own vibe to it. It makes it more fun for us to shake things up once in a while so each new release has a distinct personality.
What do you think of more and more people discovering music via the internet?
It’s definitely a great tool to hear what’s out there. And exposing your music as well. There’s definitely pros and cons for artists in the internet age but in general it’s had a positive effect for most acts.
Do you follow any music blogs like Hypem.com?
What inspired the lyrics of Tombstone?
How is your cover art made?
What are your favorite songs to play live and why?
What do you think the world needs more of?
Free wifi.
When the impending Zombie Apocalypse comes (and we both know it will), what will be your weapon of choice?
If you could teach the children of the world one thing that would stick with them for life, what would it be?
Be good to your brothers and sisters, and remember to charge your laptop before long road trips.
Do you have any heroes?
Steve Martin.
November 23, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Can’t wait for the show tonight!