MUSIC INTERVIEW: O'BROTHER
Speed Date: Focused and Punchy Rock Proves to Be a Sweet Window on the World
In a world that seems to spin faster by the day, where social networking allows us to make friends with one another at a click of the mouse, we may be able to see what people have tagged or who they’ve ‘poked,’ but it can sometimes be difficult to really get to know someone and what they’re about. Feeling friendly, cutting to the chase, and learning something about current musical artists who represent the best of what they do, Buzzine has set a table and would like to introduce you to your Speed Date:
What is your name and where are you from?
Michael Martens. Texas-born, Georgia-raised.
Where are you right now?
At home in Atlanta, Georgia.
If our moms were setting us up on a blind date, what 3 things would your mom tell my mom about you?
I eat too much, I drink too much, I want too much too much.
Why are you answering these questions (what are you promoting)?
O’Brother’s latest release, Garden Window.
What 3 words best describe your musical style?
Heavy. Soft. Heavy.
What sentence best sums up your latest album?
It’s really quite the undertaking, isn’t it?
What are you most proud of in your professional life?
Seeing the world with my friends.
What other music (apart from your own) are you listening to right now?
St. Vincent – Strange Mercy
TV on the Radio – Nine Type of Light
Sigur Ros – Inni
La Dispute – Wildlife
Touche Amore – Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me
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Who is your musical hero?
William Shatner.
When are you the happiest: recording in the studio or playing live on stage? Why?
Ah man, that’s tough. I love playing live, but I really dig the focus and patience it takes to thrive in the studio.
What has been your greatest ‘rock star’ moment so far?
The Tabernacle – Atlanta, Georgia – 5/25/11.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Man, I have absolutely no idea. I’m all over the place.
What is your motto?
Less is more.
Anything more to add?
I hope I get a second date!
Where online can fans find out more about you?
www.beneathyourgardenwindow.com
www.facebook.com/obrothermusic
O'Brother's most recent album is dark, abrasive, strangely lit, and infectious. 'Garden Window' is available now on Triple Crown Records.
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