Schitz Popinov w/ TEED

SP – What’s the origin of your name? Have you change your name before?
TEED- I got drunk, and it started.

SP – What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
TEED – Just dance music.

SP – When did you form Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs?
TEED – Maybe 3 years ago… not sure.

SP – Do you have a record label? Are you a member of any music organizations?
TEED – What is a music organisation? I have released 3 EPs on a label called Greco Roman.

SP – What can you tell me about your instruments? (i.e., Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever’s available? What made you choose the instruments you have now? Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/colour preference?
TEED – I’ve just bought what I have been able to afford. I do love Korg synths though.. I have an MS20, a Poly61 and a MicroKorg.

SP – What are your favourite and least favourite venues that you’ve performed at? What upcoming show are you most excited about? – Tonight I am playing at Astra in Berlin which looks amazing, so really looking forward to getting on stage.

SP – Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers or remixes? Do you have a set play list?
TEED – I have all my tracks in front of me so I can play which ever ones I feel. Of course I try to make sure that people hear the tracks they want. Occasionally I play bootlegs ive done of other tracks and I definitely play some of my remixes.

SP – What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
TEED – All my songs sound a bit sad.. one day I hope to change that.

SP – Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
TEED – Make noise, sing, add a hi hat, turn up the bassline.

SP – What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
TEED – I’ve had one rehearsal. It was fun, apart from that I like working it out on stage.

SP – How has your music evolved since you first began playing music?
TEED – That question is too big to answer..

SP – What has been your biggest challenge? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
TEED – Singing live. Im not a fan of my own voice, but im getting used to it.

SP – What’s your ultimate direction for your music? Are you seeking fame and fortune?
TEED – I’m doing what I love, and I’ll do it for as long as I can. I feel very fortunate to be able to live from my music.

SP – What advice do you have for people who want to become musicians?
TEED – Work harder! And only write tracks you want to write, never write what other people want you to write.

SP – How can fans gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or myspace iTunes etc?
TEED …. yes

SP – Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?
TEED – My parents I guess.

Questions by Danny D

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