Written by: Jo Ann L.B. Duggins
Cover Photos by: Marcus Donates
Full Names and Functions: Phil Bush - singer, Luca C - guitar, Daniel Gallagher - guitar, Warren Stubbs - drums, Martin Dubka - bass
Age: Phil 29, Luca 29, Daniel 27, Warren 26, Martin 27
Currently Residing: London
Currently Listening to: NO ANSWER
Cazals's debut, "What of Our Future" incorporates a definite 80's rock feel and although most critics have scathingly dismissed this album, they are missing the bigger picture. The point of being in the business is to try and stay as long as you can, but also produce the truest material at the same time. It's rare that a band's debut album is the end all be all. Perhaps Cazals is trying to find their way and the least one can do is give a listen. It is fun to listen to while the top is down on the convertible.
Every band is allowed to progress and grow and with that comes change...this is why I don't actually review bands. See, while the music magazines are dissing this album I'm telling you to listen and enjoy the raspy rawness of Phil Bush's voice mingling with spiky guitars and subtle electronic elements. I will say this band reminds me of Jawbox....Jawbox with a coat and tie and I like Jawbox. My point is, some critics think Fall Out Boy is the best thing since sliced bread where I think they are complete shite. I think these guys just enjoy playing music and they do it well together.
What do you consider Cazals sound incorporates?
D: When producing the album Martin said "Stravinsky, Paul Jackson, YMO, Nile Rodgers, Morton Feldman, Daft Punk, The Strokes, Jack and Alexander Kittel, Stanley Kubrick, John Carpenter, Delia Derbyshire, John Baker, Rob Hubbard, Jeroen Tel, Neil Loughran, Frank Strazzeri, Joy Division, Gustav Holst, Krystof Penderecki, Thorsten Klose, Slipknot, Metallica, Cyndi Lauper, Chaka Khan, Mrs. Fawcett, Vaughan Phelps" were the artists that were influencing the sound of the band for the album.
You lads are quite involved in many different realms of music as well as film...what are some things that have helped or hindered your development with Cazals?
D: I think anything that anything the band does within music can only be beneficial, Luca dj's a lot and sources rare music and comes across interesting sounds etc, Martin's scope for building synthesisers and re-working and manipulating electronics and computer consoles helps to make the bands sound stand out.
W: Martin's interest in music production certainly has it's benefits.
You are on a label with some pretty amazing electronic bands....who do you enjoy the most within that group?
D: Autokratz are great guys, we've done lots of shows with them and its always fun.
Is it difficult having Daniel be lead guitarist and manager? Do you think you will ever venture
outside for management?
W: Who can we trust to look after us better than one of us?
D: It's difficult for me, and if the right person came along to manage I would definitely step aside.
What are your thoughts on the American music scene?
D: Too much R&B, I think that genre has go to the point where its become the complete opposite of what it is supposed to be. Its now soulless soul, where a video to a song about heart break is just a car and mobile phone commercial.
Where do you enjoy playing the most?
W: At home.
D: Japan
When was the moment you decided you were to be a musician and is this a lifelong arrangement or would you enjoy another profession?
W: I don't remember there being a defining moment that made me think that music was like my destiny or something but I can't really see myself with another profession either.
In the past when things haven't been going so great I've kind of thought fuck it, I give up, I'm going to get a 'proper' job. That usually happens just before you hear the best news of your career so I haven't got that far just yet.
D: About a year into university I realised that I wasn't going to be happy unless I was making music full time so I dropped out and formed a band.
How do you all interact with each other musically? For instance are there two of you who click more than the others? What do you find are most challenging working with each other?
W: It's been said in the past that we've got one of the tightest rhythm sections around and it makes me really proud to hear that.
D: I think live myself, Warren and Martin play a bit off each other and try different things. With a band of 5 the most challenging thing is appeasing everyone. Sometimes the best thing for a song is to have less in it but its hard to tell people not to play, as everyone wants to feel involved.
What makes your band distinctive? What do fans tell you they love most about you?
W: Again, a lot of people at our shows recently talk about the rhythm section and how Dan's playing locks in with that. Also I think that in a time when English bands all sound like they're either from a council estate in the north or your average public school boys, Phil's vocal tend to stand out.
Least favorite chore
W: Making cups of tea, I think I'm the only one who knows how to!
D: Managing Cazals!
If you want more information on Cazals, feel free to visit their WEBSITE or their MYSPACE. Here's their most recent video for "Somebody, Somewhere".
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Cover Photos by: Marcus Donates
Full Names and Functions: Phil Bush - singer, Luca C - guitar, Daniel Gallagher - guitar, Warren Stubbs - drums, Martin Dubka - bass
Age: Phil 29, Luca 29, Daniel 27, Warren 26, Martin 27
Currently Residing: London
Currently Listening to: NO ANSWER
Cazals's debut, "What of Our Future" incorporates a definite 80's rock feel and although most critics have scathingly dismissed this album, they are missing the bigger picture. The point of being in the business is to try and stay as long as you can, but also produce the truest material at the same time. It's rare that a band's debut album is the end all be all. Perhaps Cazals is trying to find their way and the least one can do is give a listen. It is fun to listen to while the top is down on the convertible.
Every band is allowed to progress and grow and with that comes change...this is why I don't actually review bands. See, while the music magazines are dissing this album I'm telling you to listen and enjoy the raspy rawness of Phil Bush's voice mingling with spiky guitars and subtle electronic elements. I will say this band reminds me of Jawbox....Jawbox with a coat and tie and I like Jawbox. My point is, some critics think Fall Out Boy is the best thing since sliced bread where I think they are complete shite. I think these guys just enjoy playing music and they do it well together.
What do you consider Cazals sound incorporates?D: When producing the album Martin said "Stravinsky, Paul Jackson, YMO, Nile Rodgers, Morton Feldman, Daft Punk, The Strokes, Jack and Alexander Kittel, Stanley Kubrick, John Carpenter, Delia Derbyshire, John Baker, Rob Hubbard, Jeroen Tel, Neil Loughran, Frank Strazzeri, Joy Division, Gustav Holst, Krystof Penderecki, Thorsten Klose, Slipknot, Metallica, Cyndi Lauper, Chaka Khan, Mrs. Fawcett, Vaughan Phelps" were the artists that were influencing the sound of the band for the album.
You lads are quite involved in many different realms of music as well as film...what are some things that have helped or hindered your development with Cazals?
D: I think anything that anything the band does within music can only be beneficial, Luca dj's a lot and sources rare music and comes across interesting sounds etc, Martin's scope for building synthesisers and re-working and manipulating electronics and computer consoles helps to make the bands sound stand out.
W: Martin's interest in music production certainly has it's benefits.
You are on a label with some pretty amazing electronic bands....who do you enjoy the most within that group?
D: Autokratz are great guys, we've done lots of shows with them and its always fun.
Is it difficult having Daniel be lead guitarist and manager? Do you think you will ever venture
outside for management?W: Who can we trust to look after us better than one of us?
D: It's difficult for me, and if the right person came along to manage I would definitely step aside.
What are your thoughts on the American music scene?
D: Too much R&B, I think that genre has go to the point where its become the complete opposite of what it is supposed to be. Its now soulless soul, where a video to a song about heart break is just a car and mobile phone commercial.
Where do you enjoy playing the most?
W: At home.
D: Japan
When was the moment you decided you were to be a musician and is this a lifelong arrangement or would you enjoy another profession?
W: I don't remember there being a defining moment that made me think that music was like my destiny or something but I can't really see myself with another profession either.
In the past when things haven't been going so great I've kind of thought fuck it, I give up, I'm going to get a 'proper' job. That usually happens just before you hear the best news of your career so I haven't got that far just yet.
D: About a year into university I realised that I wasn't going to be happy unless I was making music full time so I dropped out and formed a band.
How do you all interact with each other musically? For instance are there two of you who click more than the others? What do you find are most challenging working with each other? W: It's been said in the past that we've got one of the tightest rhythm sections around and it makes me really proud to hear that.
D: I think live myself, Warren and Martin play a bit off each other and try different things. With a band of 5 the most challenging thing is appeasing everyone. Sometimes the best thing for a song is to have less in it but its hard to tell people not to play, as everyone wants to feel involved.
What makes your band distinctive? What do fans tell you they love most about you?
W: Again, a lot of people at our shows recently talk about the rhythm section and how Dan's playing locks in with that. Also I think that in a time when English bands all sound like they're either from a council estate in the north or your average public school boys, Phil's vocal tend to stand out.
Least favorite chore
W: Making cups of tea, I think I'm the only one who knows how to!
D: Managing Cazals!
If you want more information on Cazals, feel free to visit their WEBSITE or their MYSPACE. Here's their most recent video for "Somebody, Somewhere".
Back to Sounds