“Get ready to dance!” was the text message I received from a friend after telling him I was going to watch the concert of Northern Irish “alteronica” (alternative rock and electronica) band Two Door Cinema Club (TDCC) in Jakarta, Indonesia. My friend watched them perform live in Hong Kong when they opened for the equally talented electro-dance band Delphic, and he was so taken by TDCC, that he’s been a fan ever since.
It wasn’t too far back this year that these Irish lads released their first album Tourist History and yet they’ve already performed almost everywhere, and by the looks of it, have no intentions of slow down. A quick history about TDCC for the unaware: the band is composed of Alex Trimble (vocals/guitar), Sam Halliday (guitar/back vocals), and Kevin Baird (bassist/back vocals). The trio met in Bangor, Ireland and started the band when they were 17. A few years after they formed the group, they released an EP called Four Words to Stand On. Then, on January 2009, they were signed by Kitsuné, the French record label responsible for the albums of Hot Chip, Foals, Fantastic Plastic Machine, and Phoenix, to name a few. TDCC’s songs “Undercover Martyn” and “Something Good Can Work” have been getting airplay from some radio stations in Manila.
A few months ago, the band released a deluxe edition of Tourist History, which includes remixed songs, a new track called “Kids,” and an hour-long documentary of the band. UNO was able to interview guitarist Sam Halliday before the band jetted off to yet another gig in another continent.
What is it about touring that you guys like and dislike the most?
It’s great to have seen so many different cities because we love traveling. It is difficult not seeing friends and family for months on end though.
Has it already come to a point that any of you got really physically ill from touring?
Yes. Tour flu is the common illness! It starts with one person and is quick to spread, especially after late nights and long travel hours.
How are you guys taking all this attention now from the press? Honestly, are you guys a little surprised that you’re being interviewed for a Filipino magazine?
It is always great when people want to talk to you. It is a bad sign when they stop caring! So we are very happy.
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A behind the scenes look of the video shoot of Kamikazee’s latest single, ‘Hanggang Tingin’.
Words and photos by Denise J. Mallabo
When I arrived in a studio somewhere in Cubao around 11am, the video shoot for Kamikazee’s latest single ‘Hanggang Tingin’ was already in full swing. As far as experience goes, this was an early call time for musicians since gigs would always finish in the wee hours of the morning. Never the less the production and the band wasted no time. Production designers Wiji Lacsamana and Hannah Liongoren did an awesome job turning maybe two pieces of plywood into a whole house! Complete with Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Hendrix posters and other nostalgic fixtures. The music video’s director Denise Castillo said it was based on the hit sitcom That 70’s Show, which made Ashton Kutcher and Topher Grace popular. “Kumuha kami ng scenes from the show na favorite nung boys tapos gumawa kami ng sarili naming version,” said Denise. (In fact the production team behind the shoot had to borrow a red Mustang instead a Vista Cruiser which was not available.) “May parts din na may disco scene. For the performance mala KISS naman yung dating pero medyo uuhhmmm jologs ha ha!”
Every Kamikazee video that’s been released, there’s always something peculiar to look forward to—be it the boisterous dance sequences or the unexpected drama but personally. Personally, I’d go for the cameos. In the past, they’ve had stars like Rica Peralejo, Kaye Abad, Ping Medina and band friends like Parokya ni Edgar and Concrete Sam. This time they went all out. For this one, there’s comedian Nova Villa doing a pseudo make-out scene with drummer and UNO illustrator Allan Burdeos. Folk singer Freddie Aguilar took time off to do a quick scene with the boys who were star struck upon seeing him enter the room. UNO girl and Turbo Goth front woman Sarah Gaugler appeared as the “Jackie” from That 70s Show. There are still more familiar faces but I’ll let you find the rest (Clue: there’s a contributing photographer and a Managing Editor of a certain magazine who dressed in authentic jeproks outfits, dancing there…somewhere) .
The song ‘Hanggang Tingin’ can be found in Kamikazee’s latest album Long Time Noisy under Universal Records. It’s out now in your favorite record bars; do grab a copy of the original album, the entire packaging is definitely worth it.
Hey! Our May issue is out — grab it if you still haven’t! Here’s a trick – notice the UNO logo? If you tilt it in a certain direction, you’ll notice a small caps silhouette, which is really a teaser of sorts. And that happy prognostic is what we’re looking over in our creative director’s Mac (Caption this!).
More behind the scenes of us goofing around (and more hot photos of Shawn even when she’s not trying to look hot): Read more…
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