White Summer Soul Breaker Interview

I'll Look After You…

After a massive 2017 supporting the likes of British India and Ash Grunwald, rock band White Summer have released their debut album Soul Breaker.

After sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney, rotation on MTV Upload, national and community radio airplay plus a song feature in the 'Nevermind Adventure' documentary that had over 50,000 views, White Summer have readied their debut Long Player for release.

On the back of singles Zero In Tennis, Talk Me Through and Out Of Phase the Melbourne rockers have continued to gain momentum with support slots with Holy Holy, DMAs and Kingswood.

Their debut album was recorded at the Grove Studios with acclaimed producer Burke Reid (who has worked with the likes of Peter Garrett, Sarah Blasko, Courtney Barnett and DZ Deathrays).

To celebrate, White Summer will Launch Soul Breaker in Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney this June.

Saturday 23rd June 2018
The Toff, Melbourne VIC

Friday 29th June 2018
The Lass O'Gowrie, Newcastle NSW

Saturday 30th June 2018
Frankies Pizza, Sydney NSW

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Soul Breaker Tracklist:

I'll Look After You
Out of Phase

Zero In Tennis
Talk Me Through
Soul Breaker
Honey
Measure of Millions
Rattle My Cage
Your Cairo

Interview with Anthony Zielke

Question: How would you describe White Summer's music?

Anthony Zielke: Ohhh my most hated question (laughs). I would say 'grunge rock that's serious, with a tad bit of blues thrown in". We have been referenced to a lot of bands so I never know.


Question: Can you talk about the inspiration behind Soul Breaker?

Anthony Zielke: I think there isn't a member in the band who didn't want an album from day one. It really was a bucket list kind of thing for us. Of course there's meaning behind the songs and album as well, but I'll let you decide what that is.


Question: What was it like supporting British India and Ash Grunwald?

Anthony Zielke: Pretty crazy Ash is such a lovely dude and to play not one show but do a tour was amazing! British India the same really, first time we have played 170 Russell and we had a ball on that stage with a massive screen behind us. Think Super Bowl.

Question: Which is your favorite song to perform live and why?

Anthony Zielke: Probably Rattle My Cage. It's a real turbo song and we usually play it later in the set so we can use the remaining energy we have left on it!


Question: What should we expect from the upcoming launches this June?

Anthony Zielke: We have a pretty animated live show, it's pretty high energy.


Question: If you could have anyone, in the world, attend the launch, who would it be?

Anthony Zielke: The Queen of England… she would probably bring a pretty big crowd.


Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

Anthony Zielke: I would say live. It becomes addictive; if we haven't played in a month we get all antsy. Recording has its pro's but overall it's an intensive process, whereas performing is more of a free feeling.


Question: What is the story behind the name, White Summer?
Anthony Zielke: Based off a lesser known Jimmy Page/Led Zeppelin track


Question: How did the band come together?

Anthony Zielke: Mike and Jimmy have been playing together for years, since high school. Then I joined six years ago and then Alex took over drums from Jimmy (who used to be our drummer singer) and recently Brendan has joined. So now we are five.


Question: What motivates you most when writing music?

Anthony Zielke: Everything any anything. Sometimes songs are about unmotivated teachers, sometimes lifestyle choices and of course a love song or two.


Question: Which music/artists are you currently listening to?

Anthony Zielke: I can only speak for myself and I'm listening to the Viking soundtrack, I love sound tracks, NAS and new Arctic Monkey album.


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

Anthony Zielke: I think it was more we start/joined a band then feel into the industry.


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

Anthony Zielke: Someone who had a totally different style to us; could produce more interesting results like Beck, Bjork maybe Die Antwoord


Interview by Brooke Hunter