Now for the interview...
How and
when did the band form?
John- "The band started at New Hall School
in 2010 as a 3 piece rock band with Henry, Tim and I, until later on in the
year we found James who joined our school and then finally we tried to hold
auditions for singers but when we found Tamara there was no need for auditions."
Who are the bands musical influences?
Tamara- "We are influenced by everyone and each other; it's just how things happen."
How did you come up with the band name?
John- "Well... One day we decided to look through a dictionary and we found the word Illicit, which meant rebels or outlaws. But I thought how about we change the ‘I’ into an ‘E’ and after long discussions and arguments we found out Elicit was actually a word and it is fitting for our style of music which is influenced by everyone we know Elicit means a reaction hence our E.P Reaction."
What was the best gig you’ve ever played?
John- "The Box in Chelmsford is by far the best gig we have had so far because we got such a great friendly vibe from our fans but we hope to do even better."
What was the worst gig you’ve ever played?
John- "We had a gig in Clacton several months ago there was so many things that went wrong that night. Starting with half the band getting lost and not finding the venue and barely anyone showed up to support us."
Which of your own tracks is your favourite and why?
John- "Personally my favourite song that we have written is our single Forgotten, simply because I love the tune! Haha it's not like I wrote the tune....but seriously I think it brings out the best in everyone in the band."
Is there a running theme throughout your lyrics or a certain message you try to put across through your music?
Tamara- "There's a lot of anger and strong emotions through our songs, mainly about getting through life and getting over things that don't matter. Music is everything. Not for the fame but to be heard."
What’s an average day in the recording studio consist of?
Tamara- "Hard work, rocking music and epic laughs with a great song done at the end of the day."
What band would you most like to tour with?
Tamara- "There's so many great bands out there now that we'd be happy to tour with any great band."
John- "I'd like it if we toured with our friend's bands because then we would all get along and help each other out and it would always be casual. But I'm definitely open to touring with an amazing band!"
Where do you see yourself as a band in 5 years’ time?
Tamara- "In 5 years we see ourselves still together as a family and a band that will carry on being heard whether we are famous or not!"
Thanks very much both of you!
So what are you waiting for? Go and give them a listen!
http://www.facebook.com/TheElicit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umN8McZ5fEg
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