THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT 'Unbroken' Q&A Interview

“I’LL REMAIN UNBROKEN!”

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Q&A INTERVIEW WITH CLINT BOGE

Hey everyone, Brendan the blind guy here! In these “unprecedented times” that’ve Gone and issued at least One Second Of Insanity over our lives like  A Slow Descent of darkness, we Crave and Reach for freedom and normality. Although the World’s On Fire at the moment, we will rise again out of the ashes like a Phoenix, because no matter what, we Always have the lifeline that is music, which remains Unbroken! 

So, consider these guys your saviours! Ladies & gentlemen, lords & ladies, I give to you Australia’s favourite rockers, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT!

Brendan; Last August, you warmed up fans with your first new musical offering in over a decade, the fiery powerhouse single ’Unbroken’. As fitting as this song is for these hard times, point in case the first verse“when all that you’ve known, is taken away, inside a heart that died, living a lonely life”, this song was written before this current crises, even before the recent national bushfire crisis. So what was the inspiration for this song?

Clint – “Unbroken” was inspired by the emotional rollercoaster that is life. I drew on some really dark and turbulent times in my life for some of the lyrical content. But I also wanted to highlight the fact that I gotten through every bad day of my life and I was still standing. We all have a fight and I wanted people to know that they are not alone and I hope that every time they listen to Unbroken that they feel a little better knowing that.

Brendan; This song definitely has a more powerful, anthemic drive to it musically speaking I find, with a major-tone in the chorus to lift up the spirits and help carry the soaring vocals. What are the influences and musical flavours you’ve drawn on for this song, and are any in contrast to previous influences?

Clint – There is so much great music that is always out there floating around in the ether, you can’t help but be inspired by it. I don’t think there was any one influence I could put my finger on though. We really wanted to sound like a band that had grown and matured, whilst still sounding like us, just fresher and reenergised after our little holiday.

Brendan; I’m sure we’re all keen to find out if this song is a taste of a possible new album coming soon, and if so, what can fans expect from the new music to come?

Clint – It definitely is and we are working hard on a brand new full length album as we speak. We have demo’d about 6 or 7 songs to date, so we are hoping to have an album ready for release some time next year. 

Brendan; Recently you dropped the video clip for Unbroken which gives viewers an in-your-face experience on-stage and backstage, featuring footage from your performances at Good Things Festival in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. What inspired you to take this approach for the video? 

Clint – I don’t think we’ve done a live crowd footage based clip since “One Second of Insanity” from Begins Here. I’ve always loved those kinds of clips as you get an insight into what it’s like for the band both on stage and back stage. We had the best time on the “Good Things” festival and really wanted to share that great experience with everyone.

Brendan; Right, if this interview is a meal, we’ve served up the tasties, now time for the veggies. Seeing as we’re all going a bit stir-crazy stuck in isolation cut off from our surroundings and thus physical contact with people, we have to be a bit more creative with our time and methods of coping and living. Over on the Let’s Talk blog page, I asked people to share how they’re coping with the help of music and what creative projects fans and artists are undergoing. So, despite not being able to perform at shows, have these times been opened up any new creative pathways, and how have you all been coping and staying sane?

Clint – I’m sure for a lot of musicians and creative people out there, this time has been used to create new art. I’ve had time to get more lyrics written, finished songs that have been kicking around for ages, working on demos for all of my projects, so it’s that little bit of down time some of us needed. Other than that playing a shit load of COD, drinking responsibly and annoying my friends :P

Brendan; Now time for dessert! Let’s get exclusive guys, just me and you… So, what is an exclusive fun-fact about yourselves? (anything you want music related or not)

Clint – I don’t know about “fun fact” and I really wish I had some crazy stuff to tell you but we’ve become really boring ha ha! We’ve traded late nights and partying for eating well and getting enough sleep. We are leaving the crazy stuff to the next generation of musos coming through!

Brendan; Want more dessert? Good, ‘cause it’s time for my favourite question of all! It’s WTF time y’all! So, guys, you must have some pretty priceless moments on your music journey, but what’s the one that takes the cake as the most hilarious, priceless, WTF of them all?

Clint – We’ve seen the world, played some amazing shows, been on some amazing tours, there has been partying, nudity oh so much nudity ha ha, so much fun, it really does play out like the immortal words from ACDC in it’s a long way to the top. But the one that takes the cake for me and it’s pretty simple really and didn’t involve any nudity (well I think) was the time someone lost the masters to one of our albums in transit from LA to Brisbane. I’m still scratching my head about that one and they’ve never turned up, both parties involved still blame each other, ha ha 

Brendan; Thanks so much for taking the time to chat guy’s! Let’s wrap things up with a message to all fans out there, particularly those struggling in these hard times, what would you like to say to them?

Clint – Thank you so much for all of your continued support, you guys are the best. We have new music on its way and I gotta say some of the new tunes gave me goosebumps. You know that’s a good sign after 20yrs, the vibe in the band room has never been better. Everyone is inspired and energised to deliver a great album that we hope you will love just as much as the others. Hang in there guys, it’s on its way. Big luv always C

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT DROP VIDEO CLIP FOR FIRST NEW MUSICAL OFFERING IN OVER A DECADE

UNBROKEN

Off the back of a sold out tour, a towering new single, and killer sets at Good Things festival, Australia’s favourite rockers The Butterfly Effect have today served up the video for their first new musical offering in over a decade, Unbroken – giving viewers a AAA pass to life on stage and backstage.  Featuring behind the scenes footage and on-stage rampaging from their performances at Good Things Festival in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, the video will allow everyone to relive their festival-going days, and is an in-your-face reminder of just how staggeringly powerful and relevant this band is, and offers a genuine insight in to the comradery within.  
 
True to name, The Butterfly Effect is indeed a force, and they have clearly been missed by a patient and loyal fanbase who were right back there with them the moment it was revealed the band were back together.
 

“Releasing Unbroken was a pivotal moment in itself for us. We're so happy to have been able to write more music as ‘The Butterfly Effect’. To then be added to the Good Things bill really topped off 2019 for us, "lead vocalist Clint Boge says.  “To be honest, stepping out onto those festival stages again was a real uncertainty for us. It'd been 10 years between festival performances so to see that many faces, young and old in the audience really solidified to us that pushing forward with new material was an absolute must.”
 
Formed in 1999, The Butterfly Effect have enjoyed an illustrious career racking up some impressive stats, including three massive albums – all certified Gold – multiple appearances at renowned festivals including Livid, Falls Festival, Big Day Out and more, countless national and overseas tours, six consecutive years in triple j’s Hottest 100, three features on triple j’s Live at the Wireless, and a number one-selling DVD documentary and concert film.  Despite sustained successes throughout the 00s, the rigours of band life took their toll on the band – and in 2014 The Butterfly Effect went on indefinite hiatus.  After reconnecting at a rock show, the guys decided that a beer and a chat was in order. That catch up eventually led to a sold out national tour, and an ongoing desire to continue making music, which saw The Butterfly Effect jump into the studio, and as a result, the bold new single Unbroken was born.  The melancholic track is a refreshingly honest and impassioned offering from the experienced hard rockers, and one that proves their creative connection is stronger than ever. 

“We're having a blast!” Boge enthuses, “Obviously we can't all be in the studio together at the moment but writing music online is going to be the new normal for us for the next few months. It's sounding like us, which is exciting! The feeling is reminiscent of when the band first started writing together back in the early 2000s.” 

And in more thrilling news for fans, the band are hopeful to have some new music to dish out before 2020 is done, with Boge saying, “We’re obviously in uncharted territory in terms of when life will get back to normal for everyone, but for now – dropping new music before the end of the year is our plan, and Unbroken sets the tone for what's to come.”

The Butterfly Effect is Ben Hall (drums), Clint Boge (lead vocals), Glenn Edmond (bass guitar) and Kurt Goedhart (lead guitar).

Walking On Cars - Podcast Interview With Patrick (vocals), November 26 2019

THIS MONSTER’S BACK IN TOWN!

This monster's back in town! Brendan the blind guy went chasing speeding cars as he spoke to Patrick, the lead singer from Irish alt-rock band WALKING ON CARS leading up to the bands debut Australian headline tour for their critically acclaimed second album 'Colours'. The two lads spoke about the making of the new album and the inspiration behind the songs, how the band walk out onto the stage at their energetic live shows plus a whole new meaning to a "wet dream". Follow Keen Eye 4 Concerts on all your socials and sign up to our newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com

This monster's back in town! Brendan the blind guy went chasing speeding cars as he spoke to Patrick, the lead singer from Irish alt-rock band WALKING ON CARS leading up to the bands debut Australian headline tour for their critically acclaimed second album 'Colours'.

The two lads spoke about the making of the new album and the inspiration behind the songs, how the band walk out onto the stage at their energetic live shows plus a whole new meaning to a "wet dream".

Head to the What’s On? page for full information on the bands Australian tour!

Reilly Stapleton - Podcast Interview, November 15 2019

GIVE IN TO YOUR DEVILISH IMPULSE!

You best give in to your devilish impulse telling you to listen to this! 'Cause Brendan the blind guy had a long, but insanely funny, entertaining, insightful and kind of creepy chat to Melbourne singer/songwriter REILLY STAPLETON about her enthralling new dark single 'Impulse' and the unsettling horror-filled video for the track! It doesn't take a CSI detective to know you'll be bending your knees backwards and running around with a chainsaw if you don't listen! Follow Keen Eye 4 Concerts on all your favourite socials and sign up to our newsletter via the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

You best give in to your devilish impulse telling you to listen to this! 'Cause Brendan the blind guy had a long, but insanely funny, entertaining, insightful and kind of creepy chat to Melbourne singer/songwriter REILLY STAPLETON about her enthralling new dark single 'Impulse' and the unsettling horror-filled video for the track!

It doesn't take a CSI detective to know you'll be bending your knees backwards and running around with a chainsaw if you don't listen!

Watch the unsettling, wicked video clip for ‘Impulse’ below, and try to figure out how they all die!

RACKETT - 'Machinations' Single Q&A Interview

READY OR NOT, HERE IT COMES!

Hey everyone, Brendan the blind guy here! Chatting to awesome musicians is like a drug, and even if I Tried To Quit… well, we all know I’d re-lapse, because like it or not, I Please Myself at the end of the day, and honestly, it makes me feel so Alive! If your brain hurts from the onslaught of interviews, well this will Kiss It Better for you surely! So Ready Or Not, ladies and gentlemen, RACKETT!

Brendan; Recently you recreated the name Rackett to be a solo project, and released your innovative new track ‘Machinations’, taking a more untethered electronic-punk approach to your previous pop/alternative-punk style. Apparently you’ve really found your happy place with this song, so what inspired the new direction/flavours? Has working with and promoting other artists with Beehive PR helped you with this?

Bec; I was inspired by pop music. I was listening to a lot of pop artists redefining pop and creating sounds and structures that seemed to push back against what was expected of pop. I was inspired by A.I and developing technologies and virtual realities and I wanted to create art music that was concurrent with a plastic future.

Brendan; As for the lyrics, I know first-hand you’ve got a copious amount of stories and experiences to write about, but what exactly was the story behind this track?

Bec; The track is about going out of my mind. Machination means to scheme. I had to go into the pits of myself, the illusions I had created, the delusion and find a way through the turmoil and into a future self. I had to scheme a way out.

Brendan; Currently you’re taking over the stages in Japan on quite an extensive run of shows, that must be such an amazing experience! AND THEN, after you get back from Japan, you’re hitting up Sydney and Melbourne only five days after you land home, barely enough time to shake off the jet-lag! So how are the crowds there in Japan responding? Is it a bit contrast to your Aussie fans? I mean, I can’t imagine the Japanese ladies would be as inclined to flash their boobs at you like the wild Aussie ladies here do?

Bec; Well I haven’t seen any flashing boobs, but I have seen a band give their lead singer a bubble bath mid-set. I’m actually only back in Australia for 1 day before my Australia single launch shows begin. I’ve learned so much and their are contrast in priorities here verss Australia. In Japan you must be on time for soundcheck and be present for a pre show meeting where everyone is introduced to each other There are no riders or free drinks, but the schedule is very proficient and support bands on this tour have been the highest calibre of musicians I have played with.

Brendan; I know I kind of gave a bit of a teaser to what a Rackett show brings, (you did say last time you see a lot of tits) But give us a taste of what this new Rackett brings to the stages? Will I still be compelled to flash my chest at you?

Bec; I think you’ll be compelled to dance. My new music is hyper fun, fast and nothing really below 128 BPM which is prime dance tempo. Its still punk in attitude but a future-punk that has those digital elements more present in dance music.

Brendan; Right, now I reckon it’s time we get exclusive Bec, just me and you… and all the readers. So, what would be an exclusive fun fact about yourself

Bec; A fun fact about myself? I don’t know that I can say I have fun facts, I guess that’s in the eye of the beholder. I love a random dance on the street, I love to Heely, I mix up names a lot. For example, there was a Japans band covering Blitz Screen Bob by the Ramones and I got up on stage and thanked them for their cover of ’Split-screen Bob’.

Brendan; Now for my favourite question of all, that’s right people, it’s WTF time! I know I’ve asked you this before, twice actually, and you said how early on you found a dirty nappy in your travel bag on the plane, and last year you told me how at one show, a girl you kissed during ‘Kiss It Better’ took you quite literally, to the point where you had to reluctantly pull away from her to catch up to your singing. But this time, has there been any WTF moments in Japan?

Bec; WTF moments for me have been pulling an all-nighter in Shibuya, doing the rounds of bars and ending up in a party in Love Hotel. Actually this tour has been an all-around WTF moment. Every night has been an adventure, seeing really weird support bands. Another one aside from the bubble bath one was a band that dressed as ‘Where’s Wally’ and sang Queen covers.

Brendan; As always it has been a pleasure chatting to you Bec, but we’ll leave it with one more. So, what’s next for Rackett?

Bec; What’s next is more music! I have another single out in January next year and will be reassessing more and more next year. I’ll be touring, working on my Heelys game and waiting for the future to arrive.

Carthasy - Q&A Interview

JOIN THE ASCENT OF ROCK GREATNESS!

Hey everyone, Brendan the blind guy here! We all know it gives me Endless joy and an Endorphin rush when I get to Connect with talented bands on The Ascent in the Aussie music scene! Today, ladies and gentlemen I have the distinct pleasure of chatting to an alternative rock band breaking down all Walls in their path, CARTHASY!

Brendan; Thanks for being here guys! First up, the name Carthasy, what’s the story and meaning behind this intriguing name?

Lindsay; Cheers Brendan, thanks for having us. I think we were going for something which reflected the idea of catharsis, of releasing strong emotions, of everything coming together in huge moment. I think that when we're at our best we can get there with our music. Having that name has unfortunately led to a 'career' of having it pronounced a hundred different ways by everyone we meet, but it's always fun to see what people come up with.

Brendan; You guys recently unleashed your second studio album ‘Revolve’, a dynamic power-house of booming angst and furocity accompanied by fierce driving riffs, cracking beats and confronting vocal edge. So, what does this album and the songs on it represent to you, individually and as a band?

Lindsay; For me the album is a really nice testament to what we can achieve as a band. We went into the writing process with a really clear idea of what we wanted out of it, the sounds we were chasing, and the end result that we wanted to achieve. Getting to that goal required taking a lot of things away. We wanted an stripped back, raw, aggressive album, which meant there was no room for ego on any of us. We wanted a really huge guitar sound, which meant everything else had to get out of the way. We wanted a really consistent theme and impact on the songs, which meant that we weren't able to indulge some of our proggier tastes. I've always thought that the hardest thing to do in music is to write a simple song that's really good, and I think that at our best points on the album we've achieved that. Directionally, "Revolve" was also another step down a much heavier road than we've taken before, which required a bit of a recalibration in the vocal delivery and the tones we were using. Our vocalist Garry did an incredible job of adapting his vocals to the sound we were seeking for this album, and for me his performance is the highlight of the album.

Brendan; When I personally listen to this incredible album, I’m treated to stylistic attributes reminiscent of Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus, Something With Numbers’ first album ‘Etiquette’ and even the mighty Tool. So, are these incredible bands key influences for you musically?
Man, 'Etiquette'! I absolutely thrashed that album in high school, I haven't thought about that album in years. There's definitely chunks of that album buried in Garry's and my DNA which are probably still coming through in 2019. I'm going to listen to it now, I bet it's still buried in my memory somewhere. 'Sunshine Showers' is an eternal jam. Born too late to explore the pop-punk universe...

Lindsay; Aside from forgotten and underrated millenial Australian pop-punk bands, our main influences on this album were Norma Jean, Rosetta and, for me at least, early Pelican. The album was also written during a period where I was listening to Architects' 'All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us' more or less on repeat so there are probably some thematic cues that have bled through there. We've also been trying to write a song with as much melody as an Oceansize track for some time. We'll get there one day.

Brendan; More exciting stuff that Revolve around the album’s release! You guys recently played an album launch show on July 12 in North Perth. How’d that go?

Lindsay; Playing live is always an absolute thrill and it was great to have a chance to play the new album stuff for more or less the first time. Being significantly stripped back, the new album tracks translate significantly better to a live environment, it was nice to not have to play 10 minute prog jams. We were lucky enough to be joined by our great mates in Altona who were launching an album on the same night and it was a pleasure to share the stage with them.

Brendan; For those of us who couldn’t make it to this show, tell us what we missed out on? Did you guys blow the speakers? Was there any brawls? Did you break everything in sight? Or was the atmosphere tame, civilized and full of elderly Bingo-enthusiasts complaining that it’s too loud?

Lindsay; Perth has its share of people moving into new apartments which overlook live music venues then complain about the noise, and Garry's amp does go to 11 (genuinely - Soldanos do for some reason), so I'm surprised the last one didn't happen. Nothing too crazy from us, I think most of the crowd we get down are now a bit past the brawling stage and guitars are expensive. I'm also tied to a laptop these days for samples and such so I can't even run too far from the drumkit. I think the whole big rockstar move of smashing shit is fun if your parents are buying your guitar or you're getting them for free from the manufacturer - neither are true for us yet unfortunately!

Brendan; Right, I reckon it’s time we get exclusive! So, what is an exclusive fun fact about each of yourselves?

Lindsay; Ha ha, we all have reasonably professional lives so I'm going to duck that question - nothing too scandalous or doxxable sorry!

Brendan; Now it’s time for my FAVOURITE question! That’s right people, it’s best cat-video on Youtube time!... just kidding, it’s W.T.F time! (although who doesn’t love a good cat video right?). So guys, what is THE MOST hilarious, priceless W.T.F moment on your musical career thus far?

Lindsay; It's gotta be our last album launch, where our bassist Jack launched himself off a cab and immediately shredded his ACL. He managed to get through the rest of the set on adrenaline and beer but realised what he'd done as he was trying to give me a hand carrying my drums out at the end of the night. The best part of a year worth of rehab and he was ready to play again without sitting on a stool on stage. He makes his living now as a stage manager in the UK for awesome bands like the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets so clearly he's still able to carry heavy shit. A credit to his physiotherapists.

Brendan; And last but not least, what else can fans look forward to from you guys lurking around the corner?

Lindsay; Life's getting in the way for all of us a little bit at the moment and we're spread across the world - I'm the only one in Perth most of the time - but we'd love to put out some more music when the time's right. Rumour has it there might be a few more tracks from 'Revolve' that were trimmed from the release, I'd love to get them out at some point - if nothing else because one of them has a pretty sick drum part. It depends on whether finances or my ego win out in the end I guess!

Lindsay; Thanks for having us mate, much appreciated.

The debut single from Carthasy's upcoming album 'Revolve'.