Have You Heard: Dune

How did you get together?
Jade MacRae – vocals, keyboards, production: Dune is a solo project that I started putting together late last year. Kind of feels like the project I always meant to do but hadn't quite got there until now.

Have you recorded anything or do you prefer to tool around in your bedroom?
I've recorded an EP due out later this year, and now I'm working on the next one. I do enjoy tooling around in the bedroom though!

Can you sum up your band's sound in four words?
Synths, vocals, layered, large...

If you could support any band in the world, who would it be and why?
My answer to this could be a different band every day but today I'll go with… M83 – because I'm a fan and I'm yet to see them live – a purely selfish choice. I love their sound and I've heard some live recordings – seems like they really nail it live – something I really respect. I'd love to stand side stage and let the sound wash over me.

If a higher power smites your house and you can only save one record from the fire, what would it be?
Urgh tough choice… Maybe I'd grab The Beatles' White Album – partly because it's a double album so at least if I only had one record it would be a long one. Plus, if my house burnt down I would definitely feel like turning Helter Skelter up loud. I would probably regret not grabbing a Prince record though. And what about Stevie Wonder? LCD Soundsystem Sound Of Silver. Beck's Sea Change? Kanye's Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy? I would probably grab the whole record crate or die trying!

Do you have a lucky item of clothing you wear for gigs and what is it?
I've got a sick pair of boots I bought a few years back in New York. They have thick rubber soles and make me feel like I could kick the shit out of someone/something! They make me feel awesome on stage. And sturdy!

If you invited someone awesome round for dinner what would you cook?
It's a regular occurrence at our place - I love to cook for my friends. Anything from Mexican feasts to fiery curries to Sunday roasts with Yorkshire puds.

What's your favourite place to drink in Melbourne?
I've given up drinking! But in days gone by my drinking hole of choice was always at home where I could avoid making a goose of myself in public! If I had to go out for a drink - Vodka Borsch & Tears – it's where my husband first seduced me (with vodka). Haha.

When and where is your next show?
Playing The Workers Club Thursday 30 August 30. First ever live Dune gig – quietly shitting myself!