Former member of WAAX here, thats a story in itself 😅. SJ opened for us in freemantle once, 2019 if i recall correctly. lovely kids and there was something really special in the air. We all thought theyd go onto some success
Super fascinating to see this perspective. I'm an American who picked them up during Covid, specifically 2020 with Booster Seat. Manage to catch it on a surf rock playlist at a coffee shop. Since then, they've only grown, both in terms of audience and among my friends personally. I actually managed to catch them in concert in 2022. Excited to see where they go from here.
Great vid, I started streaming them in 2018 and finally got to see them at the Brisbane riverstage last year - amazing to see how far they've come in such a short space of time
You've touched on some good points, it sounds to me like they were developed through the means of an A&R person. Or at least had close connection and influence of a person who understood the 6 principals of A&R. Something that ties heavily into this prospect is the "Shit Posting" group, that's what is often referred to as the "Artist's Surroundings." A prime example of this is 21 Pilots, though the group has two members, they actually had a team of people behind them that helped act as a driving force. A frequent question from the people of the corporate music world to an individual preaching a band to them is: "Who do they surround themselves with?"
They're also not big on standing still: their audience is young, and they need to see someone being youthful and full of constant energy. That has a big effect. They need to be athletes as well. So, they are definitely NOT appealing to the 45-55yo demographics.
I call bs,in a world full of low quality garage bands, it's their music that stands out, not their gyrations, they just write and play songs that people like to hear and sing along to.
WA must be a totally different place to Victoria. Put aside Covid for the moment. There are absolutely no places where bands can make a living playing local shows.
I don't think many 'local bands' bands are making a living from playing shows. Its usually a side hustle/hobby. I think once you hit Spacey Jane's level of popularity in aus though, you probably would make reasonable money. That's what video is about: how does someone get to Spacey Jane's level of popularity and success in Australia?
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Former member of WAAX here, thats a story in itself 😅. SJ opened for us in freemantle once, 2019 if i recall correctly. lovely kids and there was something really special in the air. We all thought theyd go onto some success
Super fascinating to see this perspective. I'm an American who picked them up during Covid, specifically 2020 with Booster Seat. Manage to catch it on a surf rock playlist at a coffee shop.
Since then, they've only grown, both in terms of audience and among my friends personally. I actually managed to catch them in concert in 2022. Excited to see where they go from here.
this was so interesting the whole way through, absolutely loved it
Great vid, I started streaming them in 2018 and finally got to see them at the Brisbane riverstage last year - amazing to see how far they've come in such a short space of time
Saw SJ at a packed venue in Brighton, UK. Great band and definitely have a big future.
You've touched on some good points, it sounds to me like they were developed through the means of an A&R person. Or at least had close connection and influence of a person who understood the 6 principals of A&R. Something that ties heavily into this prospect is the "Shit Posting" group, that's what is often referred to as the "Artist's Surroundings." A prime example of this is 21 Pilots, though the group has two members, they actually had a team of people behind them that helped act as a driving force.
A frequent question from the people of the corporate music world to an individual preaching a band to them is: "Who do they surround themselves with?"
Care to expand on what the 6 principles of A&R are?
Love the content man! super interesting insights into WA music
Such a good band
It would be awesome to hear about your thoughts on solo artist advice and whether it's necessary to be a band in the Australian music industry
Great video!
caleb said hi sam to me in 2018 once i saw them play for free with abt 60 over people feels weird as hearing them live
They're also not big on standing still: their audience is young, and they need to see someone being youthful and full of constant energy. That has a big effect. They need to be athletes as well. So, they are definitely NOT appealing to the 45-55yo demographics.
I call bs,in a world full of low quality garage bands, it's their music that stands out, not their gyrations, they just write and play songs that people like to hear and sing along to.
WA must be a totally different place to Victoria. Put aside Covid for the moment. There are absolutely no places where bands can make a living playing local shows.
I don't think many 'local bands' bands are making a living from playing shows. Its usually a side hustle/hobby. I think once you hit Spacey Jane's level of popularity in aus though, you probably would make reasonable money. That's what video is about: how does someone get to Spacey Jane's level of popularity and success in Australia?
Moist
They are not a rock band
Indie rock band.
they literally are
@@evilduck5691 nope haha, guitar doesn’t equal rock
@@Bangbongwong cool, I didn't say it does. Why don't you enlighten me, what defines rock music?