Fresh faced and ready to rumble, meet Anti Clockwise - Europe's brightest
new hope from the pop-punk stable. This band get up close and personal to
tell it like it is.
MM - Hi there, Would you like to introduce the band members to us all and
tell us what your roles are in the band?
P-C (Vocals & Guitar), J-B (Bass Guitar & Vocals, Hugo (Drums).
MM - Now for a bit of background on all you
chaps - how did you all meet and where do you call home?
Me (P-C) and J-B met 10 years ago. We played in another Portuguese punk
band. After two years he left that band and we lost contact for a while. I
found him again in 96 and we decided to form another band. We had another
drummer but replaced him for Hugo (J-B’s friend).
MM - Having listened intently to a couple of your CD's I can honestly say
that your music comes across as very energetic and quite punkish in
attitude. How would you describe your music and who do you think it would
most appeal to?
Punk rock is my life since I heard “It’s alive” from The Ramones many
“moons” ago. J-B and Hugo are different from me. They like and listen to a
lot of music styles so we just put all our references in one single bag.
But being me the “force” (dictator) in the band I always have the last
word on the final sound hehehe.
We are a very energetic rock’n’roll band. Everyone who likes that kind of
stuff will like us especially live.
MM - Is it hard coming from Portugal and trying to break into the music
industry?
I think it’s hard for every pure rock’n’roll band to break into the music
industry no matter where they come from. It’s not just the music that
counts nowadays. It’s the same shit as life in general. If you have
someone to sell your image no matter if you’re good or a pile of shit, you
break into the music industry. If not you’re fucked. If you’re strong and
you love and believe in what you’re doing you keep going, if not you give
up.
MM - In a nutshell, what makes you different from all the other
bands that are coming out at present? Will Anti Clockwise change the
face of Rock n' Roll as we know it?
We don't really care about that. We just want to do what we like and do it
good.
MM - What can your fans expect from an Anti Clockwise live show?
A lot of energy from the band, rocking songs and a good night out. Rock is
having a good time so don't expect us to moan about our sorry life's.
MM - The band are due to appear on a compilation album from the UK based
Changes One Records later this year. How did you come to hook up with the
Changes One label and are there any signs of the band being signed for an
album or EP with them?
I’m in the Changes One and Wildhearts group lists so when Ian asked for
bands to appear in the comp CD I told him he could use one of
Anti-Clockwise tracks and that was it. We are recording six new songs now
and I’ll send it to Ian but I think it’s difficult for him to sign a
non-English band. Well we did a gig in London this year and we never
dreamt about it so we never know how the future will be.
MM - July this year saw the band play support to The Dead Kennedy's. How
did that come about and did your enjoy it?
That was something that we didn't find it possible to happen 'cause as you
might know the music mafia (that will be big music managers in the
business) take control of everything so they always put the same bands
supporting. We just went to the promoters of the gigs and gave them a
videotape with some live action with Anti-Clockwise saying that we would
like to open for the DK. A few days later I got a call from them saying
they loved the video and they wanted us to open the gigs. We just loved
it.
MM - What sort of feedback did you get from The Dead Kennedy's fans, did
they enjoy your bands performance?
It was the first time that we played in front of a 1000 audience, 1000 DK
hardcore fans and it was very good. The response was awesome and we got a
lot of new fans. The DK liked us as well. Even Brandon Cruz's mother loved
it. You can see the message she left on our guest book.
MM - How can people keep in touch with what the band are up to? Would you
like to tell the readers what your website address is?
Just go to:
www.anti-clockwise.net
MM - What bands are you currently listening to and are there any
underground bands you think we should watch out for?
At the moment I'm listening to all the Supersuckers albums 'cause I've
just bought 'em all. I had them on mp but now I have the original albums
so when I'm driving I listen to it. I'm also listening to The Wildhearts
CD's 'cause they have new songs coming out and I'm getting excited. Plan
A, B-Movie Heroes ... and THE PARKINSON'S.
MM - Which Anti Clockwise song is your personal favourite and why?
The most recent songs are always the ones that I prefer so the new ones
are the ones. I can't wait to get 'em recorded and start playing them
live.
MM - Where
did you get such a cryptic band name? What is the meaning behind it?
The old drummer comes out with the name and I hate it actually. It means
going against the tide. But now I'm used to the fucker.
MM - What's the best and worst thing about being in Anti Clockwise?
The best thing is being able to do the music I love and play it in front
of a crazy audience. The worst is ... well there's nothing worst about
being in Anti-Clockwise.
MM - Tell us one thing about yourself that not many people know.
If I tell you, a lot of people will know it so no way baby.
MM - If and when you hit the big time, how will you ensure that success
doesn't go to your head?
We play pure rock n' roll so we'll never hit the big time and success
sucks but sucksex is good ;)
MM - Where do you hope to see Anti Clockwise in 5 years time?
I hope the band members are still alive by that time.
MM - In your opinion, what was the most Rock n' Roll record that was ever
made?
Fucked up question ... maybe 'Never mind the bollocks'.
MM - What has been your proudest moment to date, either with the band or
personally?
I'm such a 'full of pride bastard' that I never notice it.
MM - Lastly, is there anything you would like to say to all your fans out
there?
Hope to play again in England soon. We love your beer and your weather.
