Interview: Bim 'Taking The Right Steps' [Ambient / Electro]

Bim are a british electro outfit, currently supporting the release of their debut album. The duo are part of the internet sensation: sellaband.com which elevates artists into the eyes of a wider audience, here we speak to Tim Davis about Sellaband, gigging and their eighth album...

First of all, how did you hear about Sellaband?
Katy Davis (my sister) produced the video for Second Person's 'Gone Fishing'. After hearing the band, we saw they were on a site called sellaband.. and haven't looked back!

How do you feel your Sellaband journey is going so far?
Well enough! We are still slowly creeping up the list, almost reaching the top 20 in the world. All the hard work is paying off - but there is still lots and lots to do!

Who are you're influences?
Eeek! This is a hard question! I learnt to write songs after growing up listening to the likes of Eric Clapton, Elton John, Enya and Queen. Through my teenage years I was very much into rock bands, and loved the crossover between electro and rock. Bands like Pitchshifter and Deftones were some of my favourites. Nowadays I like to use the phrase 'anything that's good' - sorry for being vague, but it's true!

We both keep a keen eye on the commercial side of music, always being interested in what is popular and 'chart-worthy'. I guess that's why we aren't a crazy-electro group - maybe for our 8th album, hehe!

How do you feel when you gain a new believer?
I feel proud. Becoming a believer shows that there is a lot of respect and faith for the music, and us as people.

Will Bim be touring/performing soon?
Yes! We are currently finding band members to play live with us - and have been playing acoustic shows with cello, piano and voice. It takes time to grow as a live act, and we are certainly taking the right steps to get there!

What will the future hold for the band?
I believe it will hold everything we dream of. Sellaband will be a fantastic stepping stone for us. I can't wait to record the album.

Finally, Any message for your fans/believers?
Stay with us! We will not forget about your amazing support. Thank you for inspiring us to continue in this rollercoaster of a journey!

Bim @ Sellaband

Official Bim Website

Interview: Invey 'It's All Rock 'N' Roll Baby' [Metal]

Invey are the self proclaimed 'Hate Fuelled' saviors of british metal. Constantly touring, and advertising themselves, they have recently released their debut cd: 'Addiction For Comfort'. Lead vocalist Claire Natalie tells us about the bands future as they continue to tour the country

What is Invey? Is it a made up word...?
It's an old English word that means to curse or to verbally harrass someone. It's kinda apt.

How far back do the band go? When were you formed?
Invey was formed about four years ago when we started writing and played Bloodstock.

You played at Bloodstock 2003, How was that?
Wicked, there's an atmosphere that's completely different to any other festival we've done.

Who inspires you, personally?
We all have different personal influences that span pop to hardcore. Hopefully that comes across well in our music.

What would you say was the high point of you're career so far?
I don't know If I can answer that yet, we've not been going long enough to have had a real career. It's like Britney writing an autobiography and everyone thing well hell your only 18 how can you write a book about your life already. I will say we love playing though and if there's an audience that get's you then that's always a good feeling.

...and the low point?
None really you take the good with the bad.

Before Addiction For Comfort, had you recorded any material?
An E.P. called Release.

What is the most receptive song at concerts?
Usually Release. It's the video that's had the most promotion. There's a new one called F.U.L that's always well received though.

Have you ever had any embarrassing moments on stage?
Every time we play I always fall over or do something stupid. I kinda zone out though and don't notice cables and stuff, one time I fell over about five times in one show that was really funny but no one mentioned it.

What does the future hold for Invey?
Hopefully a few people will buy the album and turn up to our shows. Other than that it's all rock n' roll baby.

Claire, you're movements on stage are often very energetic, do you dance outside of Invey?
Only when I'm drunk...

Invey Official
Invey @ Myspace