You’ve mentioned that building a community is a key measure of success for you. How has your relationship with your fans and fellow musicians evolved since then? Have there been any collaborations or interactions that have really stood out to you?

Our relationship with our fans is everything to us as artists. Since we last spoke, we've been fortunate to see our fanbase grow in new regions across Australia. Playing bigger shows in new cities has been a great way to connect with more people, and being on tour with Dice gave us the opportunity to reach audiences who might not have discovered us otherwise. Some of the highlights of the past year have been our headline shows in Sydney and Canberra, where we met so many new faces and built some amazing relationships. We've also become really close with a few other bands in the scene, like The Velvet Club and Goodbye Butterfly. The support and camaraderie we share with each other has been a huge part of our journey.

Based on your experiences, what advice would you give to other young musicians who are just starting out?

There are so many different voices out there telling young musicians how to start their careers, and from our experience, it can get overwhelming trying to make sure you’re always doing the right thing. I spoke to a guy after one of the Dice shows, and he was telling me how he was starting a band with his friends and wanted some tips on how to get things off the ground. The only real advice I gave him was to make sure that you absolutely love what you’re doing. If you’re going to fully commit to making music, then to get the most out of yourselves, you have to approach everything you do with passion—whether that’s writing your own music, playing shows, or marketing yourself. If you believe in your project, then there’s no way it won’t be worth it. The enjoyment of playing music, regardless of who’s listening, comes from being able to perform as the truest version of yourself.

For each of you, is there a particular song that has really helped you through your journey so far? 

The kind of music we listen to is constantly evolving, and between the three of us, we have a super eclectic mix of genres that all find their influences in the music we make.

Dev: Cobracaine by DMA’s is a song that has inspired my musical creativity through the vivid imagery within its lyricism. I love the way the song sonically transcends and builds to create this kind of explosion of life. It’s been a welcome reminder of the sorts of feelings we hope our music brings out in others.

Paddy: All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem is a song that I’ve consistently come back to across this year. In between the long days of writing, recording, and playing, the song’s evocative and emotional lyricism has not only helped me to expand the way I contribute lyrics to songs but also how to reflect on my personal experiences in our own work.

Sam: French Press by The Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever is a song that I think captures the sorts of emotions and experiences that we try to have in our music. The creative messaging and framing of the lyrics tell a story from an intensely personal perspective.

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