How would you describe Cloud Mouth's aesthetic?
hmmmm. i don't think this band puts a lot of forethought into their aesthetic, either sonically or visually. as far as the music goes, we all bring stuff to rehearsal. we then jam on it, give it shape, argue about it, agree on it, begin to dislike it, sob uncontrollably, scrap it, think about it, jam on it, stop thinking about it, play it, and finally it usually ends up in the form of a two to three minute grunge song. as far as our visual aesthetic, we've either always done it ourselves, or been lucky enough to befriend some pretty talented people who seem to be able to take something away from those said grunge songs, and are able to represent them visually. either that, or we steal iconic images and use them.
You perform a lot. Do you have any suggestions for DIY bands looking to book their own shows or tours?
i think that since the inception of this band, it was agreed that more than anything else we wanted to play as much as we could. there is something to be said for really honing your sound and working to really make everything perfect, but we really wanted to just get out there and start playing shows. that being said, we'd suggest getting off the internet. go practice. write songs. sing with your friends. go to shows. set up shows for other bands. work hard. the web has made it entirely too easy to make things happen for bands, and entirely too easy to get distracted and caught up in things that don't matter. finally, once you're ready to play out, develop thick skin, smile nice, and be ready to hear no a lot.
Does songwriting happen continuously for you, or do you have to set aside time and really work on it to come up with new material?
Beyond involving a lot of crying, writing has proven difficult for us at one time or another. i think that a lot of it has to do with how much we play out. you get going on playing shows and touring, and sometimes i think its hard to come back and get settled and get writing again. and, no one person in the band writes the material, so fleshing out a song can sometimes take several practices and/or beers.
Is there any music that any member of the band has banned from the van while you're on the road?
Our radio broke on our very first tour, so apparently all music has been banned in from the van. two and a half years with no tunes. no ipods allowed. we just sit. and stare at each other. in silence. its how we get psyched up for gigs.
What is your favorite color? (question asked by Sarah)
black, the only color that matters.
What should I ask the next band?
With gas prices being what they are, how do you go about making enough money to get to the next town while on tour?
What should I ask the next band?
With gas prices being what they are, how do you go about making enough money to get to the next town while on tour?
Matt's favorite songs:
(listen over here)
1. for a tough day at work: i hate myself and want to die - nirvana
2. by a mostly female band: typical girls - the slits
3. to listen to at high volume: sweet leaf - black sabbath
4. in a weird time signature: nosferatu man - slint
5. from before 1970: frustration - mystic tide
6. to listen to while running from the cops: sabotage - beastie boys
7. to listen to on a night bike ride: color me once - violent femmes
8. for saturday night: this boy is exhausted - the wrens
(listen over here)
1. for a tough day at work: i hate myself and want to die - nirvana
2. by a mostly female band: typical girls - the slits
3. to listen to at high volume: sweet leaf - black sabbath
4. in a weird time signature: nosferatu man - slint
5. from before 1970: frustration - mystic tide
6. to listen to while running from the cops: sabotage - beastie boys
7. to listen to on a night bike ride: color me once - violent femmes
8. for saturday night: this boy is exhausted - the wrens
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