Veronica Falls Australian Tour

Veronica Falls Australian Tour

London-born guitar-pop quartet Veronica Falls will be charming Australian audiences for the very first time this spring! Making the long trip across the pond, the band will be playing headline shows in both Sydney and Melbourne.

After meeting one faithful evening at a Comet Gain show in London, Roxanne, Patrick, James and Marion formed Veronica Falls as we know them today. The band's unique brand of jangle- rock has seen them compared to the likes of Morrissey and the Jesus and Mary Chain. However, their brilliance and ability to transcend their influences lies in their incredible knack for writing downright catchy pop songs - coupled with a killer live show!

Their new album Waiting For Something To Happen sees the band emerge from their humble origins as a potent, beautifully mature, fully formed indie-pop act. Met with glowing reviews from the likes of Pitchfork and NME, Veronica Falls' latest offering features bold and enchanting melodies combined with shimmering guitar lines and soaring harmonies, calling on long lost legends from the 70s and 80s.

The recipe to the band's renowned live shows is a winning combination of flawless musicianship, coupled with an innate ability to carve out endearing melodies live and a scintillating stage presence.

After blowing minds and stealing hearts across the globe, visiting Australia for the first time ever, do not miss Veronica Falls when they hit our shores in October!

Wednesday October 30th: GoodGod Small Club, Sydney
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Thursday October 31st: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
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Interview with James Hoare

Question: Can you tell us how Veronica Falls was formed?

James Hoare: Roxanne and Patrick moved down from Glasgow, I met them through a mutual friend and we started playing together. We had no plans of forming a band or agenda. I had a free practice space so it was easy to do and no pressure. After some months we recorded some songs, including our first single. We then booked some shows and it started from there. After a handful or so of shows we got Marion to join the band. The rest is as they say err, history.


Question: What is the story behind the band's name?

James Hoare: We liked the double meaning. It could be a place, a 1950's teenager etc we had a few different names before we settled on that. It's not always easy.

Question: How was you describe your music?

James Hoare: Primal/pop songs/harmonies/lo fi/hi fi/VU/wall of sound…


Question: What are you looking forward to about visiting Australia?

James Hoare: Visiting the neighbours set, the warm weather and meeting the people.


Question: Did you have any pre-conceived ideas about the music industry?

James Hoare: In general, lots. We're looking forward to playing theses shows and discovering more; there are some current Australian bands we'd like to be playing with, such as the Twerps. Hopefully we'll know more after this trip.


Question: What should Aussies expect from your upcoming shows in Melbourne and Sydney?

James Hoare: An exciting show, high energy.


Question: Do you write your own songs? What's your inspiration?
James Hoare: Yes we write the songs. Roxanne, Patrick and myself write them. I guess we're inspired by the same things most people are; relationships, life, changes, coming of age, other people music and visual experiences.


Question: What music/artists do you listen to when you are not playing your own?

James Hoare: A varied range. I listen to a lot of 60's stuff, The Turtles, The Velvet Underground, The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. We all do; I guess we listen to stuff from all eras but not so much current music. Flying Nun, Phil Spector produced groups, The Paisley Underground, early 90's US, The Beach Boys etc


Question: What's next? Tour/Album/Single?

James Hoare: We've just finished a single to promote these shows; the recordings went well. I think we'll be doing more recordings soon for a future release.


Question: Was there a moment you contemplated throwing in the towel?

James Hoare: When you're in the middle of a month long US tour, stuck in a van, driving 12 hours a day in the mid-west, dark thoughts flowing through your mind. It can be very bad, but then you play a really good show, talk to some interesting people and you're back, and all that fades away.


Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

James Hoare: Both have their plus points. I prefer the recording though as its the creative side that is the most rewarding, when it all comes together. That said there are some things that are never going to come out of a recording studio and they can be priceless so I guess both for very different reasons.

Question: What/who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

James Hoare: The Beatles, they are light years ahead of everyone else and always an inspiration.


Question: What is the biggest challenge you have faced along the way to your musical success?

James Hoare: Keeping certain things away from you, holding it together and, keeping the big picture in your mind.


Question: What's a typical day like?

James Hoare: It depends, sometimes very busy for long periods of time; other times, wake up, get out of bed, watch some TV, eat some biscuits etc I try and keep busy these days though, work on recordings/songs as much as possible; read books and don't waste time on the internet


Question: What has been your favourite part of becoming a music artist?

James Hoare: Recording, going to other countries, meeting people and experiencing things that stay in your mind for a long time.


Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

James Hoare: Maybe Lou Reed.


Question: Do you have a website fans can visit?

James Hoare: www.veronicafalls.tumblr.com


Question: Can you tell us 5 things required for a happy healthy & enjoyable life?

James Hoare: be creative
work hard
keep positive thoughts in your mind
eat vegetable and fruit
stay away from certain drugs and other dark subject matter as much as possible


Question: What message would you like, your music, to say to your fans?

James Hoare: Whatever they get out of it, personally. Everyone will interpret different things out of a song. If they enjoy it and it speaks to them, then that's enough.


Interview by Brooke Hunter