Interviews: Lost Dogs Of Ultimo

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Reggae Punk project, Lost Dogs Of Ultimo from Australia. Check out the interview and follow the project on his FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that? 

Thanks for the opportunity to chat I was living in Ultimo an inner city suburb of Sydney Australia a long time ago playing and recording hanging out with lots of musicians artists and activists. then we started to navigate away following different pathways before a few of us reconnected and I thought Lost Dogs Of Ultimo just sounded good.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

I've always enjoyed big heavy sounds interspersed with a hint of reggae and screaming vocals

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

The Lost Dogs project is primarily driven by Me and when I can involve anybody to collaborate on a track or release I grab it whether they play instruments sing write lyrics or engineer Or Artwork I grab them

4. Each band member's favourite band?

I grew up In the UK on a mix of Punk Rock and Reggae My current favourite is Aussie Band The Wolfpack

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

I'm inspired by authentic artists and me Love Joe Strummer If you read his lyrics like poetry it's incredible stuff then re-listen to the tracks it's a great way to reconnect with an artists songs

6. Where was your last gig?

I haven't had a gig for years as I was busy having three very serious accidents and Orthopaedic trauma repair but is now looking to connect with new management and take this Music and street art project out and showcase the tunes with a backdrop of Melbourne's street art

7. Where would you like to perform? 

I would love to get back to the UK to do a festival

8. Whom would you like to perform with? 

I would love to play with The Subways im really getting into Charlotte Coopers bass playing blows my mind

9. Whom not? 

The Wiggles

10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?

I have the worst anxiety before a Gig I try to avoid pissing my pants in the first song then Im good to go

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

I continue to be inspired as I get a little older I get blown away by new band energy at the moment The Stripp is killing it here rocking up and down the coast of Australia  

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for? 

To finish the song and fuck off! Ha ha I was the worst busker in the world

13. What do you think of your fans? 

I Love anybody that can connect with a song I've written its a pleasure for me to be able to share my art with someone that takes the time to listen

14. What do you think of our site? 

That's a great site full of awsome artists reviews songs and playlist everything you've covered so much

15. Something to add?

Thanks so much for supporting musicians artists and for keeping it real