Kidz In Space
Kidz In Space
Kidz In Space (Ashley Hughes, Mat Neshat and Josh Fountain) landed on the earthy music scene at the 2009 Big Day Out and have been putting their intergalactic sound out on NZ radio waves ever since, recently taking out the My Space peoples choice award for best dance/elektronica group. In Unison chatted to the group about the band’s reclusive behaviour and their impractical spaceship.
Q: Which planets do Kidz In Space draw their musical inspiration from?
We usually just muck about in the studio doing nothing until all the planets align and then there's a mad rush for about 30mins when everything just falls into place. Then it’s back to square 1. Pluto was a huge inspiration for us but unfortunately it's no longer considered a planet.
Q: Can you describe your space ship?
It's pretty much just a balloon with a triple seater bicycle inside. We take turns being at the front. It's not very practical.
Q: Why haven't you been showing your faces in your clips? Is there some flesh-eating skin condition you're hiding?
Yes there is and it is a sensitive issue.
Q: You've previously chosen to conduct interviews' through a spokesperson rather than in person why is that?
Well at first conducting the interviews this way was to us a lot more interesting and fun, and that is why we chose to do it. But after finding how hard it was to pull it off at every interview we pulled the plug on it. It became a mission, with the lighting, suits and everything and was less fun and more of a hassle. It was fun collaborating with the media in pulling those interviews off though.
Q: You launched the band at the Big Day Out, will you be back for a third year in 2011?
Hopefully! We love the Big Day Out and we definitely have a soft spot for it. It’s where we played our first ever Kidz In Space gig!
Q: Where are your favourite locations to play a gig?
We had an awesome time down in Dunedin. The gig was full of technical difficulties and faults but no one seemed to care. They’re a different breed down there. Big Day Out is also great because you get to watch all the other bands for free!
Q: What can we expect to see from you in the near future?
We've just shot the video for our first single “Ghost” which hopefully will be out by the time this goes to print. We're putting the finishing touches on the album and planning a New Zealand wide tour. It’s going to be a big year.
Kidz in Space will be playing live at the Mt Albert Campus with P-Money, Computers Want Me Dead and North Shore Pony Club on Friday 30 July. Click here for more information.