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\n<\/a>Bio: We\u2019re a rock band from Brisbane. We\u2019ve all been in and out of bands for a while. Somewhere along this journey, some of the music we were involved in had become not quite as fun as what it once was. Maybe when you become more concerned about which radio station will play your \u2018genre\u2019 or whether you get to the chorus of a song within the first 30 seconds, there\u2019s a chance that you\u2019ve begun to miss the point. With The Butterfly Effect in a state of flux in the wake of Clint\u2019s departure and both Thousand Needles In Red and A Family Of Strangers at the end of their respective release and tour schedules, the circumstances had conspired to have us all be simultaneously asking, \u2018what now?\u2019<\/p>\n

The answer arose at the hands of ex-Kate Miller-Heidke bassist and A Family Of Strangers guitarist Nathan Moore, who just happened to have a swag of sexy, sleazy bluesy riffs lying around doing nothing on his hard drive. The timing and opportunity being too serendipitous to ignore, the last few months have seen us bashing those riffs into a bunch of rocking, rollicking songs.<\/p>\n

We had The Given Things answer some questions for us about the band and we proclaim them one of our Best Things You\u2019ve Never Heard\u2026<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics; can you please give us the abridged version of the story of how The Given Things came to be and where the name came from?<\/strong>
\nA group of friends who had all played together in various bands over various time periods decided they were such good mates, they should form a band together and hang out some more doing what they loved. The name is just a name. Steve came up with it, we all didn’t hate it so it stuck.<\/p>\n

Can you now please introduce each other and give us a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll fact or myth about each of you?<\/strong>
\nClint<\/strong> – vocals. fact: he’s taller than he appears on stage
\nGlenn<\/strong> – guitar. fact: falls asleep and never spills a drop
\nSteve<\/strong> – drums; can outdrink anyone but only on his birthday
\nNathan<\/strong> – guitar. fact;\u00a0 can perform backward rolls on stage without missing a note
\nBrenton<\/strong> – bass. fact: would be nude at all times if society didn’t frown on it.<\/p>\n

The band is a nice collection of accomplished musos, did the meeting of the minds and talents make The Given Things fall into place somewhat easy?<\/strong>
\nYep, it was a pretty creasy experience. We had the idea for the band and within weeks we had it rolling.<\/p>\n

Obviously when someone like Clint takes vocals people will associate it with The Butterfly Effect, so how have you set out to ensure that he\u2019s now the singer in The Given Things, is it a case of letting the music do the talking?<\/strong>
\nIt’s just such a different style that comparisons are few and far between. Clint also sings differently now so in The Given Things it’s about emphasising different parts of his range that people aren’t as used to hearing.<\/p>\n

Can you give us five words that you feel sum up the sound of the band perfectly?<\/strong>
\nSlinky, dirty, distorted, dark, fun<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve released your EP, so, in putting it together, did you have a message or intention that you set out with to introduce the band to us?<\/strong>
\nNo, music is mostly about inspiration and not intention for us. Creatively, you ride the horse in the direction it wants.<\/p>\n

From it you\u2019ve released \u2018Red Sky\u2019 as the debut single which is a ball tearer of a track, is there a story behind the song that you can share with us?<\/strong>
\nIt was originally called Dance of the Overexcited Rum Pig. Sums it up nicely I think.<\/p>\n

In terms of your song writing, what do you consider to be the most important ingredients that make up a song by The Given Things?<\/strong>
\nBig riffs, big choruses, 3 part harmonies, it’s got to make your neck work and give a goofy smile.<\/p>\n

Both lyrically and musically, what or who inspires\/influences your music the most?<\/strong>
\nNothing and everything. Creativity is not premeditated for us. There’s never any discussion about what something should be before it exists. it either rocks or it sucks. but we take everything that we’ve ever listened to and mush it up in a blender and then send it back out into the world.<\/p>\n

Touring wise, you\u2019re been playing a few shows to launch the EP, what can people expect if they come out to one of your live shows?<\/strong>
\nHead banging, collisions, sweat, smiles, nudity<\/p>\n

Are there plans to work on a full length album in the near future?<\/strong>
\nFull lengths are so 2007. EPs all the way for us now, keeps it fresh.<\/p>\n

For a bit of fun, say you get the chance to open for any artist in the world, who would they be and why?<\/strong>
\nWe’re not fussy, we’ll open for anyone. How about Pink? That’d be fun playing 48 arena shows\u2026<\/p>\n

Lastly, here’s a chance to gaze into your crystal ball.\u00a0 In the next year, The Given Things will:<\/strong>
\n1.<\/strong> release EP
\n2.<\/strong> tour
\n3.<\/strong> repeat<\/p>\n

Essential information<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From: <\/strong>Brisbane, Australia<\/p>\n

Check them out if you like: <\/strong>Rock and Roll<\/p>\n

Band members:<\/strong> \u00a0Glenn Esmond \u2013 Guitar, Clint Boge \u2013 Vocals, Nathan Moore \u2013 Guitar, Steve Pope \u2013 Drums, Brenton Page – Bass<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> \u00a0http:\/\/www.thegiventhings.com\/<\/a> \u00a0and https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheGivenThings<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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