Interview: Chris Hetherington – The Slow Push

The Slow Push are launching their 2nd album “Misshapen Giants” at Beetle Bar, Brisbane on 8 June 2012 (Click here).

Lead man Chris Hetherington of The Slow Push takes time out with Life Music Media…

:: What track changed your life ::
Through Being Cool by Devo.

:: What is your favourite Album ::
It changes with the seasons. I’m currently into Wild Flag by Wild Flag.

:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
Tiger Beams.

:: Favourite Quote ::
“When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.”– Mark Twain.

:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
Socks, it’s where I keep my money.

:: When you think of Australia, you think ::
It’s a nice place to hang your coat. Rolf Harris also sprang to mind, not sure how I feel about that.

:: Worst thing to happen to music is ::
Young Talent Time coming back from the grave.

:: Best thing about the current music industry ::
The spectrum for possibilities is broader. You can make your own rules.

:: Biggest influence ::
Sugar.

:: Childhood hero ::
Gonzo The Great.

:: When you were younger you wanted to be ::
Gonzo The Great.

:: Last album bought ::
Bloodstreams by DZ Deathrays. It’s a happy nose bleed.

:: First album you ever bought ::
The soundtrack to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

:: First concert you went to ::
It was either The Little River Band or Divinyls at Expo ’88.

:: Last concert you went to ::
Ed Guglielmino and The Show album launch.

:: Favourite current band ::
Man Man.

:: Favourite drink ::
Pale Ale.

:: Favourite book ::
The Hobbit.

:: Favourite actor ::
Michael Caine.

:: Favourite website ::
It’s a bit predictable but probably Youtube.

:: The best boredom buster is ::
Overloading on coffee.

:: The best film you ever saw was ::
Blade Runner. Darryl Hannah and Rutger Hauer were creepy cool.

:: Your ultimate snack is ::
Vegemite on toast.

:: The first thing you do when you wake up is ::
Squint, cough, pat the dog, put the kettle on in that order.

:: Best piece of advice you’ve received ::
James Brown told me to get up offa that thing.

:: Your biggest aspirations ::
Keep making music, get better at making music, and keep my own teeth ‘til death.

:: Best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received ::
Given: A pair of Doctor Martin’s Boots. – Received: A large tin of 150 Chupa Chups. Mouth ulcers not included.

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