Interview with Vulgarithm
By Mick Michaels
The Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us! Vulgarithm: Thanks to talking to Vulgarithm
CV: Describe your definition of the band’s sound and style and how does that definition uniquely describe the music?
Vulgarithm: I'd like to describe Vulgarithm as "Riff Rave" which is the perfect combination of giant riffs and danceable beats and rhythm.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?
Vulgarithm: As a musician who largely plays behind a mask, it's important to keep a sense of anonymity, although no musician would ever be where they are without the support of those who take their music to heart, so whenever there is a kind word said, I get back to them with a kind word back.CV: Is fan interaction an important part of the band’s inner culture?
Vulgarithm: I suppose in all aspects in life, nothing would get anywhere without the "consumer," so unless I listen to my music by myself, then fan interaction is essential, I need to make sure they know exactly what I can offer. Whether that is at a live show or a Youtube comment, they are all important.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?
Vulgarithm: Absolutely. A band or artist is a lot like a person you are close to. The main difference is unless the person you're close with isn't in the public eye, then big parts of their personal life won't be in the public domain. That said, you can't just walk into a neighbors’ house without permission, so any respectable human being should respect the privacy of anyone, fan or not.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?
Vulgarithm: At the heart of it, music
is very tribal. It brings out an almost psychedelic feel for anyone who hears
it. Sadly across history, political and religious powers have tried to claim
music away from the common person, but most importantly couldn't destroy it. In
this streaming generation we are in, music has become a little bit disposable
sadly but music has survived pretty since the dawn of man so it will have its
place in every country around the world no matter what happens.
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?
Vulgarithm: Hard to say as a British artist, each state is like its own country with very different scenes. I suppose here in the UK if a foreign band comes over to tour near where I live I may be more inclined to go watch.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?
Vulgarithm: It's made things easier to create the illusion of being an artist. It's like owning a microwave and thinking you're a chef, just because you have the technology to create something you still need that musical imagination to create something unique.CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?
Vulgarithm: Biggest difference is the trend setter took a risk at creating something new, not caring if it kicks off, while an artist following a trend is always playing it safe, just look at the endless grunge bands that came out at the end of the 90s.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?
Vulgarithm: Sub-genres are fine, makes it easier to find similar bands to a new band you've discovered, it's a both a blessing and a curse. It might give a better identity as a band or the listener, but the impact I think is already happening with legacy bands taking up major festival headline slots with successful modern artists not having the same back catalogue to compete. Viral videos have a lot to answer for.CV: What can fans expect to see coming next from you?
Vulgarithm: Few more singles, more gigs and a full length album in 2024.CV: Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.
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