SXSW 2104 Interview: Vision
One of the great things about Burger Records is their continuing push for diversity in the music world. They’ve been known for garage and psych, but I don’t think LA’s Vision really fits into that. They’ve got more of a British feel to what they’re working on, and I definitely have taken a liking to their self-titled record from last year. For me, they’re one of the band’s I’m really interested in checking out at SXSW. Get to know them via their short and sweet answers.
ATH: There was a lot of hubbub last year concerning corporate sponsors and pay to play and what not at SXSW. As a band, what’s your reason for coming to pay at the festival? What do you hope to get out of it?
VISION: We get to be part of the festival and most importantly we get to get out of LA and enjoy Austin
ATH: For most SXSW sets, you get 30 minutes to leave a lasting impression. What’s your plan of attack? You have a set list mapped out yet?
VISION: Never have anything planned it just happens or sometimes it depends on the crowds vibe that also determines wht kinda set we want to play.
ATH: The festival caters to music fans, but food and booze are an important aspect of the fans and the bands. What’s your band’s food and beverage of choice?
VISION: Water and Meat
ATH: There are tons of bands coming into town. Who would you ideally like to play with of the 1000s of bands gracing our city? Make your own optimal line-up.
VISION: We really don’t have an ideal line up we’re just kinda happy we’re playing anywhere with anyone.
ATH: We are partial to SXSW obviously, but what festival do you feel is the best around?
VISION: We feel mutual about all music festivals; we dig ’em all.
ATH: Let’s say your band has been booked an official showcase at a pop up venue somewhere in the middle of 6th street. The lineup features thrash metal, hip-hop, spoken word, and you. The sound is horrible, the lineup is not your style, and the crowd seems angry at the world. How would your band deal with such a situation?
VISION: The best way to deal with is to play without a care.
ATH: What’s your favorite album to come out in the last year? What’s playing in the tour bus?
VISION: Deerhunter
ATH: The digital age is upon us, like it or not. What are your band’s thoughts on streaming services like spotify, pandora, etc.? Blow em all up? Or embrace the future?
VISION: We say move with the future, who cares? We just play music and how ever you listento it is ok with us .
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