2010 Nominee Q+A: House Vs Hurricane
| 2010-09-20 16:30 | Written By:
Melbourne-based post-hardcore six-piece House Vs Hurricane [pictured right] are nominated for Best Hard Rock or Punk Album at this year's Jagermeister Independent Music Awards; the music video for their song 'We, The Reserveless' is embedded above.
Ahead of this year's awards night - more details on that at the bottom of this post - we briefly caught up with House Vs Hurricane's vocalist, Chris Dicker.
What's your favourite musical moment of 2010 so far, Chris?
Our headline show at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne on the 'Perspectives' Tour. It was incredible to play our album's songs for the first time in our home city and have such an amazing response from the biggest crowd we've ever pulled!
Favourite song of 2010 so far by an Australian artist?
'Rain Eyes' by Miles Away [audio embedded below]. I've followed Miles Away's journey as a band for a few years, and I think they've really achieved something with Endless Roads. It's a passionate song, and I feel like they mean it.
What does being independent mean to you?
It means taking responsibility for the day-to-day side of being in a band, and having both successes and failures resting solely on yourself.
What's the biggest challenge you face as an independent musician?
Finding the time and the drive to keep doing all those little things that really do matter.
Conversely, what's the best thing about being independent?
Having complete artistic control over ever facet of your band and not having to answer to or fold to any label's demands.
Favourite music video of all time by an Australian artist?
'Hearts A Mess' by Gotye [embedded below]. There's just something magical about that video, and everytime I hear the song the video always plays out in my mind.
What's the best thing about being associated with AIR and the Jagermeister Independent Music Awards?
Hopefully free Jagermeister at the awards party.
Which Australian independent act deserves to be the 'next big thing'?
I'm not completely sure about this one. I think most of the bands that I think deserve recognition are slowly but surely getting it in Australia. If The Broderick (from Melbourne) ever actually record a full-length, it'll probably the best thing to come out here in a long time.
Finally, who do you think is going to win your category this year? Who deserves runner-up?
Parkway Drive - because they are Parkway Drive. I think The Amity Affliction deserve runner up, as I think their latest effort is such a step up from anything they've ever done, and have topped it off with a sold out national tour. I managed to catch one of their shows and it's the most fun I think I've ever seen them having on stage.
Thanks for your time, Chris! For more info on House Vs Hurricane, visit their MySpace.
The 5th Annual Jagermeister Independent Music Awards are held at The Forum Theatre, Melbourne on Friday October 1st, 2010, featuring live performances from British India, Cloud Control, The Amity Affliction, M-Phazes, Sally Seltmann and Joe Chindamo. Doors open at 8:00pm; tickets are $29+BF and available now via Ticketmaster.
For more info on AIR and Australian independent music, visit http://www.ausindies.com.au/
