February 12, 2010

Artist Interview - The Sweaters


















Here we are with The Sweaters who had one of the top 5 PopScores last week

Jango:
So when did you start in music ?

The Sweaters: We collectively started playing music together around 2001 but began developing and experimenting with our own sound shortly before we came to Nashville, TN in 2008.

Jango: And where are you based ?

The Sweaters: We are originally from East Peoria, IL but we came to Nashville, TN for the music scene here which is not all country but a variety of Indie, Rock, Pop, and other genres. There are a lot of interesting bands coming out of Nashville right now and it's definitely a good place to be playing with many great venues.

Jango: Tell us your three most important influences ?

The Sweaters: Some major influences of The Sweaters are Pinback, Nirvana, and The Postal Service. Each of these bands have qualities that inspired us such as Pinbacks melodies and arrangements, Nirvanas lyrics and originality, and The Postal Service's use of time-based effects and drum loops.

Jango: How would you describe your sound ?

The Sweaters: We would describe our sound as melodic and original. We like to combine catchy guitar, bass, and synth lines with both live drums and loops, while keeping a certain pop sensibility. We strive to not fit into any one category but to blur the lines between them.

Jango: Any new releases in the works ?

The Sweaters: We have just released a new single "All for Sun" which can be found here on Jango.com, feel free to check it out. We are currently writing now and will have an ep out later this year.

Jango: Do you perform live ?

The Sweaters: We have been playing locally at various venues here in East Nashville and West End. You can check out our myspace page for upcoming shows, however we primarily play out with our other band "The Garden Leo", which has a show coming up Feb 20th at the 5 spot. Definitely check this band out. We are currently recording an ep with "The Garden Leo" at lake fever productions.

Jango: And lastly, any tips for Airplay artists ?

The Sweaters: Our best tip would be to keep in touch with your fans on jango and let them know what is going on with your band and your music.

Thanks guys,

The Juggler