New Zealand alt-rock act Yumi Zouma play The Workmans Club, Dublin on 27 March. We asked Josh Burgess of the band the BIG questions . . .
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Composed of members Christie Simpson (vocals, keyboards), Josh (guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards), Charlie Ryder (guitar, bass, keyboards), and Olivia Campion (drums), the band formed in 2013.
They have toured with Lorde, Jamie xx, and Magdalena Bay and have released five albums, with their latest, No Love Lost To Kindness, recorded in Mexico City.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Born in New Zealand, live in New York obsessed with cricket.
How would you describe your music?
Dream, aggressive soft rock.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Fur Patrol, Prince, nilifer yanya, being in the club.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
By my own volition, Norah Jones on her Come Away With Me tour.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Michael Jackson's HIStory… eek.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Don’t Huzzle For Love - The Apostles.
Favourite lyric of all time?
'If I live too long I’m afraid I’ll die’ - The Kinks.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Joni Mitchell - Case Of You.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Our website.
Alan Corr
