Urbanscapes 2013: 5 Quotes From The Artistes
Our friends at JUICE spoke to the artistes that have and will be performing at Urbanscapes this weekend, here's what we learned from them.
By Melody Oei — 20 Nov 2013, 01:48 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
1. "It's basically just being honest with yourself." - Franz Ferdinand
"We’re not a preachy band. However, the gist of it (new album 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'), it’s whatever you feel like thinking, saying or doing. It’s basically just being honest with yourself."
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![Franz Ferdinand are an indie rock band formed in 2002, and based in Glasgow, Scotland.[2] The band is composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals).](https://images.says.com/uploads/story_source/source_image/211398/72cb.jpeg)
Franz Ferdinand are an indie rock band formed in 2002, and based in Glasgow, Scotland.[2] The band is composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals).
Image via juiceonline.com2. "A strong melody can stay with you for days. Dynamics can give you a jolt. Textures can send the imagination reeling." - Explosions In The Sky
"That’s the best part of music, the way it can immediately and naturally cause emotions and thoughts and memories simultaneously."
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Explosions in the Sky is an American post-rock band from Texas. The band has garnered popularity beyond the post-rock scene for their elaborately developed guitar work, narratively styled instrumentals, what they refer to as "cathartic mini-symphonies," and their enthusiastic and emotional live shows.
Image via juiceonline.com3. "It feels special to be singled out and recognised for your work." - Tegan and Sara
"It was really cool being nominated (for a Grammy) though. I have to say. It feels special to be singled out and recognised for your work. It was an honour to be nominated!"
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Tegan and Sara are a Canadian indie rock duo formed in 1995 in Calgary, composed of identical twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin. Both play the guitar and keyboards, and write their songs.
Image via juiceonline.com4. "It's exciting and it's our first time down in Malaysia. I haven't heard much of Malaysia and neither have I been there myself." - Efterklang
"But it’s not merely bout playing a set – I wanna know the people there cause I’ve heard so many good things about [the country]...I think the reason why we're excited for Malaysia is to see how people would react to our music."
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Efterklang is an indie rock group from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in December 2000. The band has recorded four studio albums and are currently signed to the 4AD label, as well as their own record label Rumraket.
Image via juiceonline.com5. "We always enjoyed total artistic freedom...it's a good feeling taking all power back, there's a lot more to being in a band than just making music." - Mew
"We just try to have fun and be playful. We are just always trying to push the boundaries of being a lovely little pop art band, titles included."
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Mew is a Danish alternative rock band, consisting of Jonas Bjerre (lead vocals), Bo Madsen (guitar), and Silas Utke Graae Jørgensen (drums).
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