Interview with Jonny and Jack of Slomo Casino

 


By Mick Michaels
 
 
 

The Cosmick View: Hello, Jonny and Jack and welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us! 

CV: Describe your definition of the band’s sound and style and how does that definition uniquely describe the music?
Jonny: Our sound is made up of infatuate falsettos, breezy verses and catchy, wing-spreading choruses framed with infectious grooves and gliding guitars anchored by harmony laden backing vocals. We formed the band for fun so no matter how our sound and style changes or develops the fun element will always remain a cornerstone of our writing.


CV: Today, everyone talks about artist and audience connection. Is such a level of connection actually achievable for an artist and if so, how have you made the connection to your fans?
Jonny: Yes it’s definitely achievable, there was a band called Oberhofer that used to write personalized songs for their fans, that’s just an example of how artists can go the extra mile to connect with their audience. We are doing all we can to connect with our fans, it’s all about finding new ways to draw their attention and keep it.

Generally speaking, people like to feel like they are part of something exclusive so I think we will be brainstorming ideas of how we can perpetuate that through our music and social media outlets.


CV: Is fan interaction an important part of the band’s inner culture?
Jonny: It’s one of the most important parts for us, along with writing quality music and Birra Moretti (not sponsored as of yet).

CV: Can a band truly interact with its fans and still maintain a level of personal privacy without crossing the line and giving up their “personal space” in your opinion?
Jonny: We think so, but that’s all dependant on how you measure personal space. Interacting with fans doesn’t have to be an intrusion on an individual’s physical boundaries; it can be anything from having a friendly chat after a gig or hand-writing a thank you note to be packaged with merchandise.

CV: Is music, and its value, viewed differently around the world in your opinion?  If so, what do you see as the biggest difference in such multiple views among various cultures?
Jonny: To some cultures around the world, especially those that are principally religious, music is sacred and seen as a method of worship. That being said, religious people can still value and enjoy music that isn’t part of their worship. A lot of people…ourselves include, need music just to get through the day, we believe music to be viewed with high value across many cultures.

CV: Do you feel that a band that has an international appeal, will tend to connect more so to American audiences? Would they be more enticed or intrigued to see the band over indigenous acts because of the foreign flavor?
Jack: I don’t think so, a lot of American audiences, especially those that vote republican would predictably show preference to music from their own country, I think it’s difficult to generalize though, an accurate answer would rely on things like personal taste and demographic data. 

CV: Has modern-day digital technology made everyone an artist on some level in your opinion? Have the actual lines of what really is an artist been blurred? 
Jack: On some level, maybe. Defining the “artist” is challenging when so many things affect the postulation of what an artist really is…I think rather than the lines being blurred, they have been redrawn on a different part of the page and will continue to do be redrawn as digital technology proceeds to develop through the years to come.


CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?
Jonny: Integrity is the main difference, artists that just follow trends often don’t have any interest in making music that is integral to them…they just want to make money.

CV: Has music overall been splintered into too many sub-genres in an effort to appease fan tastes in your opinion? And has such fan appeasements, in actuality, weakened music’s impact as a whole by dividing audiences?
Jack: I think that regardless of genre or sub-genre, people who care enough to listen will use their ears to measure the impact a piece of music has on them.

CV: What can fans except to see coming next from you?
Jonny: Our new single “Marshmallow”, available for download and all streaming platforms on September 17,2021!

CV: Thanks again Jonny and Jack for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.

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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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