Interview with the Band Artifas
By Mick Michaels
COSMICK
VIEW: Hello! Welcome to The Cosmick
View. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it is
greatly appreciated.
CV:
What do you feel sets the band apart from other bands, especially those of
similar sound and style? What's the specific allure your sound and style has that has people taking notice?
Artifas: We think the thing that sets us apart is our energy and unique sound. Because of how wide of a range we have in influences, we feel that there aren’t really a ton of bands out there that sound like us.
Artifas: We think the thing that sets us apart is our energy and unique sound. Because of how wide of a range we have in influences, we feel that there aren’t really a ton of bands out there that sound like us.
CV: For
any band, dynamics is key to grabbing an audience's attention. What do you feel
is the main ingredient to having such a captivating dynamic and being able to
bring something more to the music?
Artifas: It’s really just about capturing the emotion of the song/story for us. We try to be honest and open with our lyrical content and those emotional dynamics tend to manifest themselves organically in the music.
Artifas: It’s really just about capturing the emotion of the song/story for us. We try to be honest and open with our lyrical content and those emotional dynamics tend to manifest themselves organically in the music.
CV:
How would you describe the ultimate musical experience
for your fans? And how does the band go about creating that musical
vision, while generating the impact the band wants to have on its
audience?
Artifas: Our live show is our biggest tool to both promote our band and connect with our audience. The ultimate live experience for us would be with some awesome production and tons of people that are connecting with us and each other over the songs.
Artifas: Our live show is our biggest tool to both promote our band and connect with our audience. The ultimate live experience for us would be with some awesome production and tons of people that are connecting with us and each other over the songs.
CV: The
music business has always been one that regardless of who you are, where you
came from or where you've been, you can either sink or swim. Does this
type of realism have any effect on how the band drives itself to succeed?
Artifas: Oh yeah. It’s always motivational to know that you can control your fate and keep grinding further.
Artifas: Oh yeah. It’s always motivational to know that you can control your fate and keep grinding further.
CV:
In your opinion, is there any middle ground for a band or is it a do or die
climate in today's music industry?
Artifas: It seems the vast majority of long term successful musicians are definitely taking the do or die route. It’s a lifestyle we’ve lived since the formation of this band.
Artifas: It seems the vast majority of long term successful musicians are definitely taking the do or die route. It’s a lifestyle we’ve lived since the formation of this band.
CV:
How would you describe the band's internal energy? Does the band’s outward
appearance align with its true inward nature from your perspective?
Artifas: It does and it doesn’t. LOL…. Our looks aren’t necessarily a reflection of our personalities other than the fact that we’re pretty outgoing guys. We tend to have a darker look, but anyone who meets us would see that we are just a bunch of crazy dudes with instruments.
Artifas: It does and it doesn’t. LOL…. Our looks aren’t necessarily a reflection of our personalities other than the fact that we’re pretty outgoing guys. We tend to have a darker look, but anyone who meets us would see that we are just a bunch of crazy dudes with instruments.
CV:
What's at the core of the band's songwriting approach? Are there
certain elements that are considered when a song begins to take form and
evolves?
Artifas: The groove, the energy, and the story are always the meat and potatoes of our process. Dope riffage doesn’t hurt either!!
Artifas: The groove, the energy, and the story are always the meat and potatoes of our process. Dope riffage doesn’t hurt either!!
CV:
Do you allow things to just happen when writing; seeing where a song goes, or
is there a certain course of action and structure you keep a song on, thus, essentially
making it destined to achieve its overall potential?
Artifas: We just let the song shape itself usually. If the ideas are flowin’, then we keep it goin’.
Artifas: We just let the song shape itself usually. If the ideas are flowin’, then we keep it goin’.
CV:
Do you feel how the fans and critics describe the band’s music accurately
reflects how you would describe the band’s music?
Artifas: Sure. Most of the bands or sounds we get compared to are usually super dope artists that we like, so it’s an honor to us that they would associate us with those artists.
Artifas: Sure. Most of the bands or sounds we get compared to are usually super dope artists that we like, so it’s an honor to us that they would associate us with those artists.
CV:
Walk us through a typical show for the band...what can fans who have never
seen you perform expect?
Artifas: Face meltage. Dope riffage. We leave it all on the stage and the fans can see that. Our goal is to entertain, so that’s what we do!
Artifas: Face meltage. Dope riffage. We leave it all on the stage and the fans can see that. Our goal is to entertain, so that’s what we do!
CV:
What more can fans look forward to seeing coming from the band?
Artifas: New music, new videos, new live sets. We have our first single from our new self produced record that drops on August 13th!
Artifas: New music, new videos, new live sets. We have our first single from our new self produced record that drops on August 13th!
CV:
Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with our
readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.
Artifas: Thanks for having us!!!
Artifas: Thanks for having us!!!
Check
out Artifas at:
Official: www.artifas.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Artifas
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Artifasrock
Official: www.artifas.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Artifas
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Artifasrock
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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, show host, dreamer and guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word. Writing has given me a voice and a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books and now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.
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