Interviews: Los White Noise
1. Where did you get the idea for the band name? Did you plan it, or did it come out just like that?
Well, the name came up during a conversation with my bandmates. A few of them had some ideas, and our guitarist suggested "White Noise." Most of us agreed, so I spoke with a cousin of mine who’s a graphic designer; he created some images related to the name, and we really liked how they looked—so we went with that name.
2. Why did you want to play this genre?
The genre began to take shape as we created our music and songs; little by little, various influences started to emerge. We wanted everyone to contribute based on their own personal tastes, and we soon noticed that our sound was becoming distinct—to the point where music festivals found it increasingly difficult to categorize us. We weren't "metal" enough for the metal category or "punk" enough for the punk category—we had a bit of everything—so we decided to label our sound as "powerpunk."
3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?
We actually knew each other from previous jobs. I was a sales promoter for a major company in the country, and the guitarist worked as a salesperson at a store where I used to work. I met the drummer in my neighborhood after seeing him play with one of the most prominent bands at the time. Back then, I wasn’t a musician and didn’t know how to play the guitar, but I had a dream of starting a band—and that’s how it all began. I didn’t have the money to buy an instrument, so I decided to build my own guitar, which is how I learned my first chords. Everything just fell into place along the way. Later, the original bassist joined, and we started playing a mix of covers and original music. At first, we went by the name "SoundN*Chain" and played grunge, but eventually, we decided to switch to punk rock and change our name.
4. Each band member favourite band?
In the band, we have many influences. To give you a quick summary: our drummer, Paulo, is a musician with influences from a wide range of genres—for instance, one of his favorite bands is Madness. Our bassist, Sergio, prefers darker genres, like Slipknot or Gojira. Cristian leans a bit more toward the "emo" side, with bands like Bring Me the Horizon, while I personally gravitate toward a more "Californian" sound—bands like Pennywise.
5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?
Our inspiration for songwriting comes from personal experiences and the current state of the world; we like to tell stories that we find interesting—from the perspective of a protagonist—as well as create songs that are simply fun. All of this inspires us and excites us to bring these ideas to life.
6. Where was your last gig?
We held our most recent concert in our home city, as part of the festivities that celebrate our culture. We were invited by the organizers to perform at the event, and we took the opportunity to play some new songs from the album we are currently promoting: Sin Dios y sin ley.
7. Where would you like to act?
Like any other band that dreams of playing around the world and taking advantage of every space to showcase our music.
8. Whom would you like to feature with?
We would like to share the stage with bands like Helmet, Pennywise, The Offspring, or Bad Religion.
9. Whom not?
Well, the truth is we respect all genres, and we have no problem sharing the stage with any band—even if it’s not to our personal taste. We know that many people’s dreams are tied to those performances, and we aren’t here to tear things down, but rather to make history. If there happen to be things we don’t particularly like, we simply move forward and stay focused on our own work, regardless of what others might do or think.
10. Any of you has ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?
Yes, of course—it’s normal to feel nervous before a show; if you don’t feel those nerves, it means you’re no longer enjoying the performance. You learn to manage them little by little, and every time you step onto the stage, you gain more experience. Over time, this builds the professionalism needed to deliver a high-quality show. It’s a big responsibility, after all! My advice is to take it all in stride—not everything will be perfect, but it will help you gain experience. That’s what it’s all about: growing along the way.
11. What bands have inspired you the most?
As for the bands that have inspired us the most, I’d say the Beatles, Nirvana, Black Sabbath, and many others. We could talk about influences all year long, haha! But, in short, those are some of the most important ones—for me, at least.
12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?
Hahaha, our fans are incredible and crazy, but also very affectionate—we truly love them! They’re always supporting us, and whenever they come to our concerts, they ask if I can give them my guitar! Hahaha. Anyway, it’s total chaos once the mosh pit starts; I love it when they jump off the stage—that’s why we love small concerts. You know, it’s just so exciting!
13. What do you think of your fans?
Well, I think I already defined them in the previous question—they are incredibly loving, they support us a great deal, and they always show up to sing and mosh with full energy. We wouldn’t be anything without them; every single day, they encourage us to keep going on this path.
14. What do you think of our site?
We believe that sites and spaces like this, which help showcase bands, are truly special. We are very grateful for the opportunity to reach new ears through this platform, and we hope to connect with new audiences as well. Keep up the great work—continue sharing new talent with your audience and bringing them the joy of discovering fresh sounds from all over the world! Today, it was our turn to be a part of this, and we are incredibly grateful and excited. Thank you—thank you so very much!
15. Something add?
Lastly, we invite you to listen to our new album, Sin Dios y Sin Ley. It’s now available on platforms like Spotify, and there are also two music videos on YouTube: Skaterosol and Putrefuckshion. The album will blow your minds! Thanks to everyone—power punk forever!!!
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