EXCLUSIVE: New Empire – “An Album That…”

Sydney alternative quartet New Empire headline Destroy All Lines run event, PLASTIC this Australia Day.

To coincide with the show, the group recently took time to answers questions as part of our feature – “An Album That…”

We continue with an entry provided courtesy of New Empire’s Kale Kneale and Nate Cairns.

Kale Kneale:

An album that…made you want to become a musician?

Rage Against The Machine – S/T

In my early teen years this band inspired me to one day want to play to monster crowds. I used to sleep at my mates house and watch their live music videos through the night and get excited about being in a band.

An album that…has had the biggest impact and influence on you?

Incubus – ‘Science’

Growing up I loved Incubus and listened to every album they released.. I found a connection within the heavy/fusion driven riffs and fell in love.

An album that…instantly puts you in a good mood?

One Republic – ‘Native Sounds’

This album has a really good mix of sounds and beats that make me want to drum along every time I listen to it. the more I listen to it the happier it makes me!

An album that…is considered a guilty pleasure?

The Used - any album (laughs)

Surf/camping trips were sided with this album at a time when life was care free and surviving on $200 a week was all you needed to have a good time.. I guess listening to these guys makes me want to go back to those days and cause a little ruckus again (laughs).

Nate Cairns:

An album that…was considered a massive letdown?

I hate this question, cause I think every musician puts so much effort into an album. But if I did have to choose one, I would say 
Gypsy & the Cat's album 'The Late Blue' was a bit of a letdown for me. Their first album "Gilgamesh' was fantastic though!

An album that…you wished you performed on?

Mutemath - S/T

Mutemath's Self-titled album was such an inspirational album for me, just in terms of the songwriting and parts written for each track, blew my mind! I totally wish i had performed on that album.

An album that…you consider underrated?

Our Last Night – ‘We Will All Evolve’

I think this band in general is very underrated. They have such a solid sound, and the pre-production of their songs is ridiculous. Never cease to amaze me with each release.

An album that…you would like played at your funeral?

Jon Foreman – ‘Limbs and Branches’

I had the pleasure of meeting Jon Foreman at a festival called 'Easterfest' and he was honestly one of the most down to earth people I have ever met. Truly inspirational, and his songs are nothing short of that either. Such beautiful melodies, and lyrics make this album so moving.

New Empire play PLASTIC this Australia Day. Details here.