Alister with New Youth An Interview
Alister with New Youth An Interview
Eis que Austin, Texas, chega novamente �s p�ginas do TBTCI, representada agora pelo pop perfeito de Silas Acosta, ou New Youth para os �ntimos.
"Alister" seu primeiro EP � um frescor sonoro, um tranquilizante perante ao caos di�rio dos dias atuais. Evocando obviamente o que de melhor foi feito em termos de pop perfeito, leia-se, Prefab Sprout, The Wake, The Chills e claro, a Sarah Records.
Refresque sua cabe�a e seus ouvidos com o doce e suave New Youth, vai te fazer bem, acredite.
***** Interview with New Youth *****
Q. When did New Youth start? Tell us about the history...
It started last spring after a series of relationships that fell apart, Including the break-up of my old band. Previously I was a drummer, but all my band mates moved on or moved out of town. I wanted to keep writing music but I didn�t know anyone. I realized that if I wanted to keep making music i would have to learn new instruments and muster up the courage to sing into a microphone.
Q: Who are your influences?
The Wake, The Radio Dept., The Cleaners From Venus, early New Order/Joy Division, The Cure. Really any band that used a chorus pedal during the 80s. Oh, and any John Hughes movie!
Q. Make a list of 5 albums of all time�
Turn On The Bright Lights - Interpol
Clinging To A Scheme - The Radio Dept.
Here Comes Everybody + Singles - The Wake
It�s Immaterial - Black Marble
Loveless - My Bloody Valentine
Q. How do you feel playing live?
I�m honestly quite shy when it comes to playing live. It�s very fun to play with your friends, but I�m always nervous no matter how many shows I�ve played over the years. I�d rather be home! You can�t escape it though. It�s like eating your vegetables.
Q. How do you describe New Youth sounds?
Maybe nostalgic and grainy like old photographs. I hope it sounds the way an interesting photo may look.
Q: Tell us about the process of recording the songs ?
I write and record most of everything at home. It usually starts with a drum machine and a synth or bass line. After that, I add parts to try and make it sound prettier (or more sad). Then I take my dog on a walk around the neighborhood and hum quietly to myself until I find a vocal tune I like. I�m fortunate to have a friend who runs a studio and he does a great job of tracking my drums and mixing.
Q. Which new bands do you recommend?
I�m really proud to be from a very creative town. Some really great acts in Austin that just had a debut are Hills and Guest Rooms. I love the musical diversity we have here.
Q: Which band would you love to make a cover version of?
Lately I�ve been wanting to cover �Everywhere� by Fleetwood Mac, or �More Than This� by Roxy Music. Or anything by Prefab Sprout. Those bands are so awesome.
Q: What are your plans for the future?
In addition to working on new material for New Youth, I have a couple of other projects in the works that I�m very excited about.
Q: Any parting words?
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if John Candy was still alive. Can you imagine all the great movies he�d now be in? He my favorite.
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