{"id":82565,"date":"2021-01-15T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T14:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=82565"},"modified":"2021-01-11T14:48:57","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T14:48:57","slug":"diy-till-we-die-tempesst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/diy-till-we-die-tempesst\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Till We Die: Tempesst"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Image Credit: Tempesst<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We caught up with Psychedelic outfit Tempesst to discuss their DIY approach to their debut album, life as an independent artist and much more <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tempesst<\/a><\/b> is a project founded by twin brothers Toma and Andy Banjanin, starting in their coastal hometown of Noosa, Australia. Since it\u2019s beginning they have travelled the world, integrating in DIY scenes in New York City and (where they are located now) Hackney, London. It was from their new London home where they released their debut album \u2018Must Be A Dream\u2019<\/a><\/i><\/b>, a totally DIY project, from artwork through to recording. In fact they recorded the album in their very own Pony Studios<\/a> in Hackney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this in mind we chatted to Andy to find out more about their DIY approach and processes, why they started their own label and much more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What was the thought process behind operating as a DIY band?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, creating things is DIY – You write songs and take photos because you are interested in spending your time that way so I don\u2019t think there was much of a thought process behind it. More that it just blooms in a certain direction the more energy you put in.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What have been the advantages and disadvantages of acting independently?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We like having the freedom to create and release music whenever we like, so being independent really works for us. The disadvantages are that you need to build a whole world around your art  which isn\u2019t easy (especially if you are solo) but there are five of us so we work together. I think most artists would choose to be independent if it was a feasible and effective option.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I think most new or alternative artists will need to develop themselves independently or with the help of an independent label”<\/span><\/p>Andy Banjanin, Tempesst<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Was it something you planned to do from the get go or was it something that naturally happened? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We didn\u2019t consciously set out to be independent but have always been really involved in every single aspect of Tempesst. As time passed, it presented itself as the most logical path for us and I think it is a trend that will continue to grow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How has starting your own label and studio affected you as artists?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well it removes any barriers to releasing your music which is the most important thing. It also gives you the time and environment to create freely which isn\u2019t necessarily available in London so that is cool.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Listen\/watch ‘Mushroom Cloud’<\/i><\/b> here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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