Today’s interview was with Jono Davies, (vocals/guitar) from the Welsh rock n roll band, Something Personal... Here's a little more about them...
How and when did the band form?
The band was originally formed way back in ‘98… after many line-up changes and struggles to find suitable band members; we're now on our 7th drummer and sounding better than ever… thankfully!
The band was originally formed way back in ‘98… after many line-up changes and struggles to find suitable band members; we're now on our 7th drummer and sounding better than ever… thankfully!
Who are the bands
musical influences?
We are all influenced by many different artists although the band’s music and main song writing is probably influenced by classic bands such as The Beatles, Stones, Ac/Dc, Nirvana, The Stone Roses and Oasis to name but a few.
We are all influenced by many different artists although the band’s music and main song writing is probably influenced by classic bands such as The Beatles, Stones, Ac/Dc, Nirvana, The Stone Roses and Oasis to name but a few.
How did you come up
with the band name?
Originally the name 'Persona' was suggested by the old lead singer. Jono decided that 'Something Personal' was perhaps more fitting and it’s stuck ever since!
Originally the name 'Persona' was suggested by the old lead singer. Jono decided that 'Something Personal' was perhaps more fitting and it’s stuck ever since!
What was the worst
gig you’ve ever played?
It's the old rock n roll cliché that upcoming/unknown bands have to play to one man and his dog at times. Well we've certainly had those kinds of experiences and they’re not ideal let's just put it that way. You just gotta learn from those sorts of gigs and try and think of a way for them not to happen again! There’s more to it than just turning up to play...
It's the old rock n roll cliché that upcoming/unknown bands have to play to one man and his dog at times. Well we've certainly had those kinds of experiences and they’re not ideal let's just put it that way. You just gotta learn from those sorts of gigs and try and think of a way for them not to happen again! There’s more to it than just turning up to play...
What was the best
gig you’ve ever played?
The best gigs we've played are where we've had a good reaction, we love playing and seeing people get up to dance and jump around, it makes each gig memorable no matter where we are. Of course we're aiming to play bigger places, which in turn will bring perhaps bigger and better memorable times… Time will tell.
The best gigs we've played are where we've had a good reaction, we love playing and seeing people get up to dance and jump around, it makes each gig memorable no matter where we are. Of course we're aiming to play bigger places, which in turn will bring perhaps bigger and better memorable times… Time will tell.
Which of your own
tracks is your favourite and why?
The newer the track the more favourable they are to us. I think bands are always aspiring to become better musicians and songwriters as they progress. So the next batches of songs are always assumed to be the best a band has ever done, to the band itself. Fans have their own favourites too which differ with our band… Ask me again in a few years and I'll probably have a clearer answer ;-)
The newer the track the more favourable they are to us. I think bands are always aspiring to become better musicians and songwriters as they progress. So the next batches of songs are always assumed to be the best a band has ever done, to the band itself. Fans have their own favourites too which differ with our band… Ask me again in a few years and I'll probably have a clearer answer ;-)
Is there a running theme
throughout your lyrics or a certain message you try to put across through your
music?
God knows where the lyrics come from. I have grown to have faith that the lyrics will come to me eventually when writing. It's as though the songs write themselves. From the subconscious maybe!? Don't get me wrong if they're not right then I will know and I'll continue to write either by singing it over in my head for days until something that works appears. As for themes then they are all personal experiences that I feel will strike a chord with others on an emotional level. It seems to be the case.
God knows where the lyrics come from. I have grown to have faith that the lyrics will come to me eventually when writing. It's as though the songs write themselves. From the subconscious maybe!? Don't get me wrong if they're not right then I will know and I'll continue to write either by singing it over in my head for days until something that works appears. As for themes then they are all personal experiences that I feel will strike a chord with others on an emotional level. It seems to be the case.
What’s an average
day in the recording studio consist of?
An average day in the studio depends entirely on how prepared we are. In our case if we're paying a silly amount of money then we usually know exactly or thereabouts what we want to do. Though sometimes things can go pear shaped and sometimes they can go better than first imagined, which is always a good feeling. We set targets and try our best to reach them otherwise it can get silly, you have to be clinical.
An average day in the studio depends entirely on how prepared we are. In our case if we're paying a silly amount of money then we usually know exactly or thereabouts what we want to do. Though sometimes things can go pear shaped and sometimes they can go better than first imagined, which is always a good feeling. We set targets and try our best to reach them otherwise it can get silly, you have to be clinical.
What band would you most like to tour with?
The band of the moment for me is Kasabian without a doubt. Of course there are lots of bands we'd love to tour with, but to answer the question, it's Kasabian! Class act!
The band of the moment for me is Kasabian without a doubt. Of course there are lots of bands we'd love to tour with, but to answer the question, it's Kasabian! Class act!
Where do you see
yourself as a band in 5 years’ time?
In 5 years I’d ideally like to see SP with a few good albums out there touring the world and making a decent living. Not much to ask is it!? ;-)
In 5 years I’d ideally like to see SP with a few good albums out there touring the world and making a decent living. Not much to ask is it!? ;-)
Thanks a lot Jono!
Check them out here… you won’t be
disappointed!
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