Interview with the band Scandal Tree

October 16, 2026

Interview with the band Scandal Tree

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's greatly appreciated.

CV: Every artist experiences highs and lows. Many struggle just to move from one level to the next, and some, unfortunately, never do. What would you consider to be a pivotal point in an artist's career which would take them from one level to the next that a struggling artist should be aware of? Is it an individual mindset or does it equate more to opportunity? Or is it something all together different in your opinion?

Dano: I believe that as a band and as musicians we need to be and should be constantly evolving and growing with each other. Persistence and belief in what one is doing is pivotal in looking to achieve the next steps. Not giving up or getting disheartened when opportunities don't present or go your way. You just have to keep pushing forward and creating new ones. Just be true to yourself and enjoy the music you're writing and hopefully good things will happen.

CV: What have you found to be the balancing point between relevance and over saturation when it comes to being an artist? Is there a fine line between the two or can it be looked at to some degree as the two essentially being one in the same?

Dano: Well the trick is certainly to keep things on point and to avoid flooding the market and people with information that becomes redundant. It's a fine line finding a balance between these two factions as you need to get your music out there but without risking the alienation of followers from the barrage of content that swallows them up which cam potentially lead to resentment causing people to turn away from your music. Just keep it real!

CV: Is there any level of consideration, or even concern, to deliver on expectations, whether it being your own or that of the fans, when working on new material?

Dano: We write organically allowing the song to dictate direction. The storyline or narrative that is formed out of the music breathes life into the creativity of the material. The only expectations we have is to produce great sounds with solid themes that get our fans tapping their feet, clapping their hands, bobbing their heads and thinking these tunes are catchy & melodic but those lyrics are twisted and unusual.

CV: For you, what’s first when it comes to songwriting…is it a matter of lyrics melody, chords, beat, attitude? Or is it more organic than that where the moment dictates the process and outcome?

Dano: Usually it starts with a riff or melody but all in the band are encouraged to submit ideas in whatever way, shape or form they manifest themselves in. After that it becomes an organic construction. What enters the Scandal Tree laboratory often comes out the other side something different all together which is exciting.

CV: What do you believe makes songwriting more honest and impactful...that something that both the artist and listener can share?

Dano: We write songs from a story telling point of view these days. Our vocalist Huck vibes with the instrumental and allows it to take hold almost possessing his very being. It exorcises out of him a concept and a storyline that could be based around betrayal, lust, violence, devotion, loss etc.… all relatable emotions that has impacted in a shared level.

CV: What do you feel has been the greatest contribution to your success as an artist?

Dano: Consistent, persistence. You don't succeed if you don't keep pushing forward. If you have a rough patch you just pick yourself up and keep going because music is the love and the passion. This connection and drive to create is what contributes to our success.

CV: What's next for you? What can fans expect to see coming up?

Dano: We're currently writing a follow up album to Never Look a Gift Foot in the Mouth aiming to record and release mid next year. Our goal is to limit Brisbane shows and expand interstate and regionally.

CV: Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with

our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.

Check out Scandal Tree at:

https://linktr.ee/scandaltree

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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, author, show host, big dreamer & 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 & a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books & now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar & showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.