triple j – oz music month 2002

Interview with Daniel Sanders (vox/guitar)

What do you think is the most influential Australian music release and why?
For myself, and my era, I grew up watching Silverchair sending in demo's to Triple J and growing from there. As that band's age bracket is similar to ours, I saw them as a huge influence with their album 'Frogstomp'. Not a musical influence but more a realisational influence - that if you get your shit together, work hard, and get your product out, no matter your age, you CAN get ears to listen and make your way up in the industry.

Can you tell a story behind the Take Time EP?
The release is a story of relaxation, progress and intent. All the tracks were written within a 4 month gap after we had a 7 month hiatus. There was no stress and nothing to prove. We felt most comfortable whilst writing those tunes and felt that they were the best songs we had written to date and overall we were all happy with this being our direction and a great start. We can build from here.

What is the most important issue facing Australian music?
Music being so diverse these days and Australia having some of the front runners in particular genres, I think the issue is for bands and the public to go keep checking out bands at pubs and venues, stay clear of those pokie machines, and just have fun with sound.

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