Q&A with Eloise Mitchell of Brisbane alternate rock/pop band, Wayward Smith.
Wayward Smith have launched their new single ‘Highway’… check out their Official Music Clip below…
I find it really hard to put it down to one track. I feel like there are certain points that I get to in my life where a song really connects with me and for the next 2 months I can’t live without it but then as I grow it becomes a different song. There is one song I remember really liking though, it was called Those Were The Days – Mary Hopkins. I can’t imagine what I put my family through listening to that song over and over again.
:: What is your favourite Album ::
It depends on my mood, if I feel like having a ridiculous dance party I usually turn to the old school boy bands, Backstreet Boys and Five. When I feel like trying my hand at being a diva I pull out Beyonce’s album Sasha Fierce and when I’m driving I usually turn to Birds of Tokyo or Coldplay. I won’t settle for one. None of that stuck on a desert island business.
:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
Asta, I was obsessed with her music a little while ago. I think her music is brilliant and it would be great to see her live or even collaborate with her.
:: Favourite Quote ::
You only get out what you put in. I often remind myself of that fact.
:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
A cup of tea and some sunshine.
:: When you think of Australia, you think ::
I’m lucky enough to call it home.
:: Worst thing to happen to music is ::
Autotune. There are a few too many musicians that can’t pull off their shows live without it.
:: Best thing about the current music industry ::
Autotune… just kidding. I love that there are a lot of independent acts coming through the ranks in the music industry and that the movement of the industry towards a more independently supported basis is happening. There are so many creative and brilliant artists that are taking advantage of this.
:: Biggest influence ::
My influences are based on who I see as being a good vocalist which forces me strive to work harder on my own vocals. I would probably say my first influence was Tina Arena but now I use Beyonce for that motivation.
:: Childhood hero ::
Scrappy Doo. That guy was a real pocket rocket and I was always the smallest in primary school, what better hero could you want?
:: When you were younger you wanted to be ::
It was either a singer or a vet. I decided early on that I wouldn’t be able to put an animal down so I opted for singing instead.
:: Last album bought ::
The Chicago soundtrack.
:: First album you ever bought ::
Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time for $22. I got back into the car with my family after I had bought it and when I tried to put it on I was vetoed by everyone. I had barely finished my sentence.
:: First concert you went to ::
Regina Spektor at The Tivoli
:: Last concert you went to ::
Birds of Tokyo at the Tivoli for their March Fires tour
:: Favourite current band ::
The Wombats
:: Favourite drink ::
Strawberry Milk, something my inner child never let go of.
:: Favourite book ::
Geisha of Gion
:: Favourite actor ::
Dustin Hoffman
:: Favourite website ::
Google, I ask and it provides.
:: The best boredom buster is ::
Bike riding
:: The best film you ever saw was ::
Jumanji
:: Your ultimate snack is ::
Jelly!
:: The first thing you do when you wake up is ::
Is think about how many hours earlier I should have gone to bed than I did
:: Best piece of advice you’ve received ::
Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da life goes on.
:: Your biggest aspirations ::
I dream of main stages, huge audiences, big sounds and dancing like a maniac.
:: Best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received ::
My parents flew me down to Melbourne to see my twin sister who I hadn’t seen for around 8 months. I had a fantastic weekend and it wasn’t even my birthday.
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