An Interview with The Fun Guy – KJHK 90.7 FM

Interviewed by Cameron Castaldi | Photos by Cameron Castaldi

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The Fun Guy members (left to proper): Joshua (bass), Ranjit (vocals, guitar), Leo (drums), Jake (guitar)

 

How would you describe your music?

Ranjit: We like to think about it as post-punk, and it’s going to be fairly political as of late, too.

 

Who are your greatest musical inspirations?

Jake: It varies a bit bit between all of us, for certain.

Ranjit: I believe the frequent denominators we now have are bands like The Clash and The Cure. We began off taking part in a few of The Smiths’ songs.

 

Do you will have a favourite tune that you simply’ve made? Any that you simply’re excited to play at Farmer’s Ball?

Ranjit: I believe most likely our latest tune, it’s known as “Perpetual War.” It’s in regards to the present state of affairs.

 

What motivates and evokes you to make music?

Ranjit: I discover if I don’t make music, it hurts my psychological well being. It’s therapeutic.

Jake: I agree 100%. I discover it in my temper if I don’t make music.

Ranjit: It builds group–I wouldn’t have met these individuals. Once we get collectively for music, you get to see everybody’s personalities and get to know them higher. There’s additionally the facet of placing your self on the market, and that’s fairly nerve wracking in a means, however you additionally meet lots of people by way of that. I typically ask myself “why am I still doing this?” It’s simply so helpful, even simply the vibration of the music, the electrical energy by way of your chest. I can’t think about not doing it.

Joshua: It’s one thing you simply must do, I believe that’s the place most of us are coming from. It’s like respiration. As dramatic as that sounds, I can’t think about not taking part in music.

 

How did The Fun Guy come to be?

Ranjit: The Fun Guy was a mission that I had been kicking round for some time. I had performed on this band just lately with a unique line up, and we have been a trio. We did effectively with that, however these guys moved, and I met all these guys. Now we’re a quartet, and I believe it really works rather a lot higher for us.

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The Fun Guy is without doubt one of the eight acts battling for one of many 4 spots within the Farmer’s Ball Finals! You can catch their efficiency this Friday, March twenty seventh at Liberty Hall at this week’s Semi-Finals. Stay tuned for extra band interviews on the web site, and take a look at our social media for extra info. Keep it locked!