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\u201cWe go for catchy melodies and riffs, we try to say something we think is profoundly important in the space of one sentence, and we always try to put something special in there that people can sink into \u2013 like a groove, a breakdown, or a dancey bit.\u201d<\/p>\n

From Bio: Bonney Read was born out of the teeth, nails, and tears of high school cheerleaders, band geeks, and choirgirls. She was born out of leather-clad fists pumping drunk rock anthems from the darkest recesses of freshly broken hearts. She was born out of creatures of the Sydney scene and everything that comes with that \u2013 think glitter and confetti, bourbon and cigarettes, lipstick and fist fights, rock n\u2019 roll and laser lights. Think dive bars, tattoos and piercings, eyeliner and hairspray \u2013 LOTS of hairspray. Think love, betrayal, anger and resilience, and \u2018It was a good idea at the time!\u2019 This is her clamour.<\/p>\n

Bonney Read is a family of four with something to say. They forged her from the desire to scream and the hunger to connect. She is now voice and army, true friend and safe refuge. She is home and hero, and she will slay your sorry ass if you ruin her birthday party. Please join her for a dance at your friendly neighborhood disturbance.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got a good history with Bonney Read and of course when it comes time for them to release their debut EP (June 5th) it’s the perfect time to feature them, so check out what Bonney Read are about and pick up \u2018Live To Tell\u2019 you\u2019ll dig it, trust us\u2026<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics; for those that aren\u2019t aware of you, can you please give us the abridged version of the Bonney Read story, how you all came to be and the decision on the name of the band?<\/strong>
\nLong story short: Coop and Kat made rad drunken jam plans and actually executed them, Astrid made out with Cooper\u2019s best friend, and Jeremy somehow managed to eat Kat\u2019s food without getting killed. A whole lot of luck brought us together, but we\u2019re still here because something special happens when we play together. Come to a gig and you\u2019ll get it. We\u2019re not exactly sure what goes on, but whatever it is, it\u2019s just SO. MUCH. FUN.<\/p>\n

As for the name\u2026 When it comes down to it, we have a rock n\u2019 roll ethos. This band is all that it is because of AND in spite of the worlds we each came from. We wanted a name that conveyed\u00a0 \u2018defiance\u2019. Anne Bonney and Mary Read were the two most ferocious female pirates to scour the western hemisphere. When their crew surrendered to the navy, they turned around and fired at them. You can\u2019t get more rock n\u2019 roll than that.<\/p>\n

Can you now please introduce each band member including yourself, and give us a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll fact or myth about each of you?<\/strong>
\nThis is Jess Cooper. She owns a vest for every day of the fortnight and will slay your sorry ass in a game of pool, unless of course you happen to be holding a little baby lamb.<\/p>\n

This is Astrid Holz. She hits too hard for some venues, drives a big strong van named \u2018Bertha,\u2019 and loses every ounce of composure when placed in the presence of dolphins.<\/p>\n

This is Sir Jeremy Goldfinch, first of his name, lord of the hairspray, and protector of drunken band mates. He has a way with older women. Actually, all women, and a lot of men.<\/p>\n

This is Kat Ayala. Hell hath no fury like this girl when she\u2019s hungry. Always feed her.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019re just about to release your debut EP, so instead of giving us a standard review, let\u2019s say if you had to give us your best door to door sales pitch to try and convince someone to listen to it before they slam the door in your face, what do you say to them?<\/strong>
\n\u201cIt\u2019s #morepopularthanabbott.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just kidding.<\/p>\n

We\u2019d say, \u201cYou\u2019re in one of these songs. Listen.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have to ask, it\u2019s called \u2018Live To Tell\u2019, what does it represent to you?<\/strong>
\nWe took it from the chorus in the EP\u2019s opening song, \u2018Fall.\u2019 It\u2019s about understanding that doing something may result in severe consequences, but doing it anyway because you know it\u2019s intrinsically worth it. It\u2019s our way of saying, \u201cFuck it. Let\u2019s go.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Live To Tell\u2019 represents giving our all and putting everything on the line for what we believe in, which is what we\u2019re doing right now. <\/strong><\/p>\n

In terms of your song writing, what do you consider to be the most important ingredients that make up one of your songs?<\/strong>
\n(Pardon this comparison, but 50% of the band are obsessed with fishing, while the other half happily oblige.) Writing a song is a lot like catching a fish: you need a hook, a line, and a sinker. We go for catchy melodies and riffs, we try to say something we think is profoundly important in the space of one sentence, and we always try to put something special in there that people can sink into \u2013 like a groove, a breakdown, or a dancey bit.<\/p>\n

You worked with a couple of great names for the EP but in particular Mark Opitz, what was he able to bring to the band that you had never thought before?
\n<\/strong>He taught us the \u201cWhat the fuck is that doing there?!\u201d songwriting trick. It was a steep and painful learning curve, but completely effective. He managed to capture our sound as accurately as a photograph, and for that we are incredibly thankful. Two for you, Mark Opitz. You go, Mark Opitz.<\/p>\n

Lyrically and musically, currently what or who inspires\/influences your music the most?
\n<\/strong>Lyrically, we write from experience. Each song has at least one face that goes with it. All our songs have rooms, daylight, dark corners, mistakes, triumphs, and I-just-wanna-dance moments \u2013 and we get to conjure them up every time we play. It\u2019s pretty cool being able to share in that kind of\u2026 witchcraft with your best friends.<\/p>\n

As for musically, it\u2019s the songs on the radio, in the clubs, oozing out of someone\u2019s car, or drifting across the park. The songs that sneak up from nowhere and everywhere, and compel us to move or to feel. We want to write songs like that \u2013 songs that you just can\u2019t ignore.<\/p>\n

On the other side of that, what bands did you grow up listening to and how did they help create the style of music that can now be heard throughout your music?<\/strong>
\nThere\u2019s no doubt anyone can hear some 80s and 90s pop\/rock\/punk influences in our music, and hell, we\u2019re not ashamed of it! Bring out the Spice Girls, make them fight with Joan Jett, pull in Guns and Roses, pour the Distillers on top and wrap everything up with the Baby Animals, The Divinyls, Fleetwood Mac and Blink 182.. that\u2019s just some of what we were listening to in the van last weekend anyway, and I haven\u2019t even started on the emo bands!<\/p>\n

In terms of touring, you\u2019ve just done a few shows pre EP release, but can we expect some further shows in support of the EP and to draw them in, how would you describe a typical Bonney Read live show?
\n<\/strong>We have one last show for the tour, and then we\u2019ll be chilling out for a bit, catching up on sleep and licking our wounds from the debaucher-filled nights out together.<\/p>\n

A typical Bonney Read show is FUN. We know how to have it, and we\u2019re taking you with us. We dare you to stand there and not move a muscle \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

For a bit of fun, say you get the chance to open for any artist or band in the world, who would they be and why?<\/strong>
\nThe Baby Animals, because they are our heroes. Enough said!<\/p>\n

If you could cover one song in your live set that no one would ever expect, what would it be and why?<\/strong>
\nWe wouldn\u2019t tell you. We like surprises.<\/p>\n

What kind of movie do you think your music would be best suited to and why?<\/strong>
\nA comedy\/drama about life in the 2010s \u2013 a cult film like The Breakfast Club, or Reality Bites, but the present day version. Something that feels real, because that\u2019s what we try to play\u2026 and hey, any skate\/snowboarding film would suit nicely.<\/p>\n

Lastly, with 2014 well underway, here’s a chance to gaze into your crystal ball and see the future.\u00a0 So, by the end of 2014, Bonney Read will:
\n<\/strong>1.<\/strong> Play a support slot for The Baby Animals \ud83d\ude09
\n2.<\/strong> Start recording our very first album
\n3.<\/strong> Reach the ears of as many music-loving-humans as possible<\/p>\n

Catch Bonney Read on the last show of their EP release tour ON release day at \u2018Brighton Up Bar\u2019 in Sydney on Thursday 5th<\/sup> June. It\u2019ll be a rockin\u2019 night!!<\/p>\n

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

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

Sounds like: <\/strong>Rock<\/p>\n

Band members:<\/strong> Jess Cooper \u2013 Vocals, Kat Ayala \u2013 Guitar, Astrid Holz \u2013 Drums, Jeremy Goldfinch – Bass<\/p>\n

Latest Release:<\/strong> Live To Tell (EP, out Thursday June 5th)<\/p>\n

Websites:<\/strong> Official Website<\/a>
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