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Bedroom pop with spiky guitars and homemade synth sounds. Experimenting with combining a more organic acoustic sound with electronica at the moment, but style can change without warning. If it sounds good, it is good.
Why this name?
Named after British writer JG Ballard. The writer of Crash, High Rise and Empire of the Sun amongst others, Ballard is highly influential in how I view the world if not music.
Do you play live?
Not yet. Many special moments though, usually when I've finished recording a new track.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It's been opened up so much. A few years ago I wouldn't have been able to say I've had people in Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the USA listening to my music, all without me having to leave my house!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Oh yes, if only for the chance to record in a decent studio and make a living from music.
Band History:
Began recording as Ballard in 98/99. Only recently have I seriously considered doing this for real but I'll keep plugging away. First thing is to find a drummer!
Your influences?
XTC, The Kinks, Bowie, Pulp, Supergrass, Ladytron, Todd Rundgren, Ash, The Wannadies, ABBA, Pink Floyd...
Favorite spot?
Prague. Gorgeous.
Equipment used:
Music 2000 for Playstation! Child's Casio keyboard circa 1986. Fender Jaguar, Rickenbacker 4001, Roland VS-880 and Cool Edit Pro. Well that was up until a couple of months ago! I'm now up with the big boys and recording on ProTools LE with a Digi002. I've still got the VS-880 but I've no idea if I'll hang on to it. Cool Edit Pro gets used occasionaly for the odd DX plug-in, but it's really ProTools all the way. It's completely changed the way I work as can be heard in Bee compared to Loving Her In Vain.