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MM
- Please introduce the band. Who are the members of Bohica, when
was the band formed and how has it evolved to it’s current membership?
Hi, we're Bohica we are a 4 piece hardcore band and we've just released
our debut album "No Apologies". The band originated with Wingee
(Guitar) and Nat (Drums) but the line up really came together with the
addition of James (Vocals) and Tish (Bass). Over the years the line
up has changed and the band name has changed a few times but the core
vision of the band has always been the same. we write the type of
music we enjoy playing and listening to and work hard to achieve the
things we want to achieve. We all want Bohica to be our future and
will do all we can to make that happen!
MM - How would you describe your style of music to someone who isn’t
familiar with the band and who do you see your target audience as being?
This kinda question is always a tricky one. We like to think our
music is melodic but heavy, our influences come from all genres of music
from Hiphop to Heavy Metal so our spectrum is quite broad.
It's all about playing music that we love! when we write songs, we
kind of go through a process of eliminating songs we won't like!
There have been times where we've written songs that just don't really
work for us. So I guess on a subconscious level we love music that is
exactly that - we love heavy riffs but we like our music to be melodic.
MM - Are the band optimists or pessimists? Is your glass half full or
half empty?
We are definitely optimists, we put a lot of hard work into the band so
there is no time or scope for pessimism! You never know what's round
the corner but you can certainly narrow the odds! (:
MM -
Tell us one thing about yourself that not many people know.?
J - "I've killed people ........... Hahahaha !!"
Nat - I could tell you
but then everyone would know! ;o) Erm ... I first stabbed someone
when I was three ... it was my brother! Oh and I'm, in love with Meg
Ryan ... she is great!"
Tish - "Whenever I go travelling I always
make a point of taking some Bohica stickers with me to stick up in as may
random places as possible. so if you're over out around
California, Bilbao, Lisbon, Madrid, Warrington, Stoke and who knows where
else and see a sticker high up on a signpost than it could well have been
from a fairly intoxicated me stickering one off and usually being chased
by some security bloke through the streets heh heh".
Eng Wei - "I had a
verucca on tour ... well I was getting rid of a verucca on tour".
MM - The band have recently released their debut album 'No Apologies'.
Can you tell us a little bit about each of the songs included on it?
MAN!
That would take ages!! I know it sounds like a copout! But
basically I recon it's just best for people to listen to the album and
make their own conclusions. There is a bit of everything to suit all
tastes, from hard to soft. We are really proud of it and hope you
all like it.
MM - How long did it take for the new album to be created from the initial
conception to the finished product?
Well
the album is kind of a greatest hits of ours to date if you know what I
mean, it's a collection of songs that we have built up over the years,
along with a few songs that were written while we were recording. I
suppose you could say that from the initial conception to the finished
product it's been two years in total. The recording was done in our
own 'makeshift' studio in our spare time (every evening and weekend) over
a period of about two months.
MM - How would you compare the recorded version of your songs to your live
sound?
Well
they aren't worlds apart, we feel our songs are definitely true to the
album but with that added energy from our live performance! We are
keen not to replicate the album exactly when playing live ... I mean
what's the point? ... you could just be listening to the album ;:O)MM -
What age groups do you have appearing at your shows?
We have
a wide age group of people that listen to our music, depending on the kind
of venue we play at really. Most venues serve alcohol and therefore
are over 18's only, but we also try and play to a younger audience when
possible which usually range from 12 to 17 so it's all good as far as
we're concerned.
MM - Do you have more finished songs? Do you have plans already
for the next CD?
Hell yeah! We've already begun writing our next album which we plan
to start recording soon. We're loving the ideas we have so far and
are aiming to finish a few of the new songs over the next few months to
see what the reaction is at gigs. We can't wait to band a few out,
we are very excited!
MM -
How have the fans and the rock media in general responded to your debut
album
The
feedback from fans has been awesome!! Really positive! Which
of course is great! The British media has been 50/50 but the
European feedback has been really awesome too! We're hoping to do a
mini tour across the channel next year as we've made loads of contacts
recently along with a few feelers we're putting out over in the States.
MM
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Where can our readers
fine out more about the band? do you have an official website they
could check out? Also is there anywhere on the net people can listen
to some of your songs?
Yes sir! Our website is where it all happens!! Check out
www.bohica.co.uk for all the videos,
silliness and information you will ever need! If you sign up as a
bohican you will receive the very latest news and info on gigs etc and
gain access to more photos, downloads, videos etc etc. Go On!
Hop ion and have a look today!! ;o)
MM
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How has the internet helped spread the word about the band and do you
think downloading is helping or harming music?
The internet has helped us loads! Our website is the nerve centre of
our band! The whole site has a back door that we use to manage the
band, for example we have a generic diary that every member updates with
their movements enabling us to know exactly which weekends we're free for
gigs etc, that info is then automatically uploaded to the site for
everyone to see. It's the way we run things and it works for us.
With regard to whether downloading is helping or harming music, for us I
think it's helping as it helps our music get out there! We've had
over 10,000 downloads so far which is incredible!! Bring it one!
;o).
MM
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Name one possession you could not live without right now.
J -
"My ceiling fan!! IT RULES!! My place is SO hot right now I
can't think !! (o: "
Tish - "One possession I could not live without now
... um ... my camper van!"
Eng Wei - "My satellite navigation thing cos
I'd be lost somewhere probably".
Nat - "My drum kit!"
MM
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What's your idea of fun? Are you
serious by nature or a bundle of mischief?
Definitely mischief whenever possible, we try not to be too serious ...
but there are times we don't have much choice ;o)
J - "I
love getting twatted with my mates, it'd also be great never having to
work again! I could sleep all day and then faff when I'm awake ...
kinda like faffnaps! ;o)"
Nat - I love going crazy but also like
some chilling time too! My xbox, drum kit and American football
season help with that!
Eng Wei - I'm always playing my guitar writing
tunes or buying gadgets, toys rule! I'm like that little dude from
Goonies ... only I'm not an inventor! ;o)
Tish - Socialising for sure!
My friends are really important to me! Always up for some mischief.
MM -
What are you listening to these days yourself? Old classics or
modern bands? Do you ever listen to music that is very different
from what you do, if so what?
J - I don't tend to listen to that many old classics, at the more I've
been listening to Funeral for a Friend, Boy Hits Car, Taproot to name but
a few ... oh plus our new ideas ;o)
Eng Wei, Nat and Tish
have lots between them ... some old some new, some classic ... between us
we have wide taste. Basically we listen to all kinds and appreciate
music for what it is! ;o)
MM -
Who do you think influenced the world of rock more than any other person,
for better or for worse?
Man, another tough one! we would all probably answer that
differently! Maybe someone like Jimi Hendrix?!? And it would
have to be an influence for the better. We believe that influences
are dependant upon a combination of experiences over many years and
current circumstance. We all have different musical heroes and
favourite bands. To list them all would take ages! ... Is that a
copout ?!? :o)
MM -
Finally, is there anything you would like to say to all our readers out
there?
Yes definitely! Thanks for taking the time to read this, please
check us out and let us know what you think. We hope to see you
soon, either on the road or on the website! Hope you are all cool,
take it easy! Bohica.
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