Who are members of Youngbreeder and what are their roles?
Jason PC – Bass, Callan O’Hara – Drums, Craig Westwood – Guitar, Vocals.
How long have you been playing together? Can you tell us how you originally formed? Where did your name come from?
Originally since 1996 under the name of Dern Rutlidge, took a little hiatus from 2002 through till 2006 and reformed under the new name of Youngbreeder.
How would you describe your sound?
As “our” sound or failing that “rock polka”!!!
Who are your influences?
We are usually under the influence of alcohol but musically there are too many influences to name. Personally for me it’s not like when I was a kid that tends to be a total sponge to whatever is appealing to kids at any given time back in the day. Today I tend to write what ever song so happens to pop into my head and hang around long enough for me to flesh it out later. I don’t really make a point of going out and listening to the latest bands and music going around because honestly it’s all been done before. I tend to find myself going back and delving into older music more and more these days which despite being decades older still comes across as fresher than a lot of what I’m hearing these days including my own music!
What are some of your more memorable gigs?
Unfortunately the most memorable are often the worst ones which you really want to forget but the uniqueness makes them unforgettable. I would say that our Falls Festival appearance fell under this category. The better ones though were opening for The Rollins band back in 96(i thnk), Monster magnet, The Hellacopters, Fu Manchu and of course going overseas and playing in a foreign country is always a blast.
If you could share a stage with any band in the world who would you choose?
Dunno, really never gave it much thought!? I guess we have already been fortunate enough to have already shared bills with bands that we like and respect as mentioned in the previous question/answer.
What is Youngbreeder’s career highlight so far?
mmm still waiting?
If a crowd comes to see Youngbreeder perform live what will they go away remembering?
That we didn’t suck!!! I can’t say really…I’m more concerned that on the night we can somehow hit the right notes that triggers the right response in the punter. If for what ever reason we manage to pull that off then i guess that’s what I hope they walk away with and remember!?
Can you tell us about your new EP?
It’s just a collection of about 4 to 5 songs that we recorded late last year which hopefully represents where youngbreeder are currently at now. Also we’re hoping to have it released soon (2008) on vinyl as well as being available for download.
What was it like recording it?
Tedious would be the best way to describe it because we took on a fair chunk of the production and engineering ourselves. In future I would rather distance myself a bit more from the process to prevent any delays on getting recordings finished and out. I know how to record etc but I’m not that good or efficient at it and really should be leaving it to those who know best i.e jason PC etc…
What can fans expect to hear on it?
Hopefully something that will motivate them to come to our gigs in vast numbers.
Are there any plans for a full length album soon?
I’d like to think that we are in a position to begin recording one by late 2008.
Where do you hope Youngbreeder ends up in 2008? What are you short term goals? What are your long term goals?
Ideally we would like to head back to Europe etc and probably to re-establish ourselves to a point where Dern left off back in 2002.
Where will people be able to get your single from?
I would hazard a guess that myspace or itunes my be in the mix somewhere but if it’s the physical product that you are referring to then all good record stores that most other music is sourced from.
Where do you play live so people can come to see you?
Who ever,and where ever is willing to guarantee to money that can coax our sorry arses out of our respective homesteads.
Is there anything else you would like people to know about Youngbreeder?
No, I figure we’ve already got all the bases covered but thanks again for approaching us for the interview.