The interview with Desert sparrow from Sydney, live @The Lair @ Metro Theatre on Thursday, April 23rd for Emergenza Festival Australia:   

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF YOUR BAND: WHEN WAS IT BORN AND HOW?

Back in 2013 after losing a bet to a friend, we were forced to play open mic at the local pub. We never performed live in front of an audience before, but the initial rush and adrenaline became so addicting that we kept going back each week. Then we started writing our own songs in 2014 and recorded an EP several months later. Now here we are. 

WHAT ARE YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Oasis, and BRMC are the most important bands that matter to Dave. Kylie loves everything Fleetwood Mac and Angus & Julia Stone.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? TALK US ABOUT THE PECULIARITIES OF YOUR MUSIC!
Folk rock. For us, simplicity is key.  Someone once told us, "Don't bore us, get to the chorus!" We do what works best for us: 3 chords, tambourine, and a voice. 

IS THERE A SONG THAT IS SPECIAL FOR YOU? IF SO, WHICH ONE AND WHY?

"City of Dreams" was written one night in Los Angeles after having a horrific week that kept spiraling  downward. We nearly lost faith in humanity and the only thing we could do was write about it. It's a song about never losing focus on what's important in life and to keep fighting for the things you love. 

ON AVERAGE, HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND  PLAYING AND HOW CAN YOU BALANCE THIS WITH YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE?
We practice everyday. Some people go straight to the gym or beach after work, we go to our rehearsal space. People will often say that they never have the "time" to do the things they love, but we have friends who get up at 5am every morning to go for a surf before work. If you want something bad enough, you can always make it work. 

HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUT EMERGENZA FESTIVAL AND WHY YOU DECIDED TO TAKE PART IN IT?
Francesca from Emergenza contacted us. We saw the opportunity and jumped on it immediately. 

DOES THE COMPETITION WITH OTHER BANDS WORRY YOU OR GIVE YOU ENERGY?

Music is too personal and sacred to be solely judged by others in a competitive manner. The only competitive aspect should be with yourself and playing to your best ability. We see this as an opportunity to push ourselves, write more songs, and just have fun with it. Whether or not people like it, that's completely up to them.  

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM EMERGENZA AND HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR FIRST EMERGENZA CONCERT?

We're super excited to see the other bands, make new friends, catch up with old ones and enjoy the ride! 

Wanna enrol your band in  Emergenza Festival Australia? Click here!