First of all, let’s introduce you guys to my readers. Tell us THREE interesting things about yourselves.
Claire: 1- As well as a massive Potterhead, I am also quite the Whovian (Doctor Who Fan.) My favourite Doctor Who character is River Song. 2- I like to cook too, especially desserts and sweet stuff. And I decorate cakes. 3- I have a huge phobia of onions, which leads back into my early years.
Eleanor: Well, my name is Eleanor and I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I have a highly irrational fear of the Velociraptors in Jurassic Park and I love watching musical theatre.
Obviously you guys are big fans of Harry Potter Series (the books and the films) – but what is it about the series that you guys love so much?
Claire: I find that I can escape from the world into what JK Rowling has created. The series is so different to many books these days (cough-Twilight-cough) which don’t address world issues. Like, with the Wizarding Wars, there was the issue of genocide (Muggle borns/muggles/blood traitors against the blood purists), as well as some issues as they grew. I believe this is what has made the series special.
Eleanor: Harry Potter is a lot more than a story; it's about real struggles that real people deal with. The characters fight a war against hate and discrimination, which is something we are constantly battling in our world. They fight for love, something you can never fight for enough. The characters are also incredibly easy to relate to and real.
If there was one person from the cast you guys could spend a whole day with, it would definitely be Natalia Tena. Tell us a little bit of your appreciation for her – what is it about her that you love the most?
Claire: Well, Eleanor has had the pleasure of meeting her, and I unfortunately haven’t. But it is on my bucket list to meet her!
I find that Nat is very independent. She wears all these weird and wacky outfits, colours her hair, acts crazy. I admire people who don’t want to fit in, much like myself. Also, she is fairly musical as well, much like myself.
Eleanor: Well first off, she's insanely talented. Her Harry Potter character is Tonks, and she's been my favourite character for almost 10 years, and I've always loved her portrayal of her. She has an amazing voice and I honestly could listen to her sing all day. I love how real she is, she isn't a diva and she doesn't place herself on a pedestal. She's so humble and easy going, it's incredibly easy to love her.
The reason for this interview is to get Molotov Jukebox to be a household name. So tell us a bit about them. Who’s in the band and what do they play? Do you prefer one particular member of the band or is it pretty even?
Claire: They are a six piece band, with vocals, accordion, violin, drums, acoustic guitar, bass and trumpet. They don’t have a precise genre, however, on iTunes they are classified as Alternative. The members are Natalia Tena, who sings lead vocals and plays the accordion, Sam Apley, who does vocals too as well as play the violin, Adam Burke plays the acoustic guitar, Tom Wilson plays the bass, Angus Moncrieff plays the trumpet and Max Burnett-Wain plays the drums.
I like them all, but we talk to Tom quite often on Twitter, as he sometimes manages their account.
Eleanor: At the moment, I have the new edition of the song Double Dare on repeat, so I'm in love with Angus and his trumpet. But they really are all insanely talented.
By now you have favourites to recommend to others, what are TWO song’s you would recommend buying on iTunes?
Claire: My favourites currently, both from the new single, are Voodoo and Soldieress’s Lament. Both are very catchy and I recommend them.
Eleanor: Well of course you should buy their recently released EP Double Dare and also their single Laid to Rest. But my current favourites are Double Dare, off their new EP and Before I go.
Give us FIVE reasons why we have to listen to them.
Claire:
1- Different musical style to the modern style hitting the charts currently (no synthesisers)
2- You will LOVE them if you have a very broad taste of music.
3- The lyrics have a sense of realness to them; Trying is one of my favourites because it relates to me.
4- Very catchy rhythms and beats will get you up and dancing in no time!
5- Nat’s singing is beautiful!
Eleanor:
1-Each song is different; they don't repeat the same thing.
2-They don't sound like anything else on the radio.
3-They've invented their own genre called GypStep (Gypsy & Dubstep).
4-They care about their music and their fans.
5-They make you want to dance crazy and touch people inappropriately.
If Molotov Jukebox could come to Australia, where would they play and why?
Claire: I would love it if they came to play in my city, Adelaide, because nothing happens here! Plus, it is so expensive to fly and stay around Australia, because everything isn’t close together like in other countries. I would've loved to have gone to one of the Harry Potter conventions in Melbourne or Sydney in March, but due to the geographical issues of Australia, it is a bit of a pain in the bottom.
Eleanor: Sydney and Melbourne of course, as well as hopefully several other cities in New South Wales. Australia is big, but it would be ideal if they went to Western and South Australia too.
How much would it mean to you if they came and played a gig here in Australia?
Claire: It would be brilliant. Ever since their trip to Brazil, we have been asking for a trip here. (Other countries also followed us) Plus they have been to European countries too, recently Italy, so why should Australia miss out on the fun?!
Eleanor: So much! I've already had the immense pleasure of meeting Natalia, but to spend time with them all would be phenomenal. They are the first band that I've ever really connected with and developed a big love for, so it would be amazing to see them live.
How can people contact you if they want to sign the petition you’ve been sending around? Or get in contact with you if they knew a place you could have them play at?
Are you guys going to gear up for the premier of the FINAL Harry Potter movie?
Claire: If it was in my city, I would, however I will be attending a fundraiser one the day after release on the 14th. And I’m going as a Quidditch player for my house, Slytherin!
Eleanor: YES! I have my complete Ravenclaw uniform ready to go!
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