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\n<\/a>\u201c\u2026it\u2019s like a dream come true situation for us, we\u2019ve been talking about trying to get to Australia to play some shows seriously for about the last three or four years and we\u2019ve just been chasing it every opportunity and now that it\u2019s actually going to become a reality we\u2019re just kind of shocked but really, really excited man to finally make it.\u201d<\/p>\n

From Bio: When Glasgow\u2019s Twin Atlantic released their 2009 mini-album, Vivarium, it immediately found an awestruck audience. The reviews were uniformly ecstatic. Grand, sweeping and eloquent, it was a collection of songs with a heart and soul, crafted by passion and informed by staunch lyrical and musical frankness. It set Twin Atlantic on a roller coaster; one that has led to the release of their full debut, Free, on Red Bull Records, an inspiring collection of songs full of ambition, pain, belief and soul. In a world of music dominated by talent show winners, mass-marketed bands and meaningless music, here, finally, is a band in which to invest your heart, and now with newest album ‘The Great Divide’ things can only continue to get bigger and better for these lads.<\/p>\n

In transit in Germany we chatted to Sam of Twin Atlantic about the band\u2019s upcoming first trip Down Under for Soundwave, as well as their newest album \u2018Great Divide\u2019, and what he\u2019s learned from being in a band\u2026<\/p>\n

You’ve just been added to the Soundwave bill, how pumped are you to be heading down to be a part of this massive festival?<\/strong>
\nOh man, it\u2019s like a dream come true situation for us, we\u2019ve been talking about trying to get to Australia to play some shows seriously for about the last three or four years and we\u2019ve just been chasing it every opportunity and now that it\u2019s actually going to become a reality we\u2019re just kind of shocked but really, really excited man to finally make it.<\/p>\n

This will also be your first time to Australia, outside of the shows, what are you most looking forward to doing down here?<\/strong>
\nI think the people that I\u2019ve met that are from Australia have either been really friendly or really cool and being up for a party and just a really good time, and if not that then I\u2019m just interested in the weather and some sunshine, I don\u2019t get that every day of my life in Scotland, so that will be something to probably look forward to, and I know that the music scene for rock music in Australia, people are very passionate about it, and I\u2019m just excited to see how all that works out there.<\/p>\n

You’re no strangers to a festival, playing the likes of Reading and Leeds a few times before, do you have a specific preparation for festivals compared to your own headline shows?<\/strong>
\nThat\u2019s a good question, I don\u2019t think so, and if I do it\u2019s totally subconscious because I think you can\u2019t really plan for a festival because anything can happen as soon you walk on stage and you haven\u2019t had a sound check, some of the gear may not work as you only had five minutes to set up and that edginess sort of works if you just plan for nothing and that\u2019s what you have to do a lot. Deal with a lot of sketchy moments and just being ready for anything.<\/p>\n

As it is your first trip, is there any talk of sideshows?<\/strong>
\nYeah we\u2019ve been trying to figure out if it\u2019s possible and like I was saying, we\u2019ve been wanting to come for so many years that if we can make that happen, well definitely be doing it.<\/p>\n

You released your newest album ‘Great Divide’ a few months back, are these songs now second nature to you on tour or are you still finding your feet with a couple of them?<\/strong>
\nYeah I think there\u2019s a couple that we\u2019re still getting used to *laughs* because we made some crazy decisions in the recording sessions like a really high vocal or a really complicated guitar part, and we\u2019re still learning how to do things like the crazy time changes that we do like when the lights are flashing in your eyes, but we\u2019re getting there and it\u2019s all part of making the album come o life so we relish the challenge.<\/p>\n

In the three years since ‘Free’ and with a relentless amount of touring, did this three years help shape the band for what then became the end result of ‘Great Divide’?<\/strong>
\nA million percent man, definitely, and actually a lot of the record was written when we were touring for \u2018Free\u2019 as like you said, we did it for three years and song writing is just an extension of it in some ways and we just channel it through that and I think part of what became our life was adjusting to the size of the shows in the UK, and I guess we channelled that and tried to fill the gaps that we had with some bigger sounding songs or some with a bit more space, but a bit more extra for this record so it was all formed by the touring we did in America the last few times and stuff and those sort of life altering experiences *laughs* it\u2019s a crazy place.<\/p>\n

‘Heart and Soul’ is one catchy song man, is there a story behind this one you can share with us?<\/strong>
\nI wish there was, I wish there was some wild story to go with it because it has that feel sometimes when you hear it, but it was really sort of born from a situation of our album felt real edgy and there was a lot of different political subjects and loads and loads of guitar playing and busy drum parts and we just felt like we needed a song that had a bit more space and that\u2019s sort of just what came out without really thinking. I don\u2019t know if maybe says that was in our thoughts at the time, but maybe we just wanted to have a bit more groove, not sure, but no, there\u2019s nothing too crazy to go with it. People lose their minds at that song, but no crazy story to go with it now\u2026<\/p>\n

Let’s get a little insight into you with some quick fire questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

First album you ever bought?<\/strong>
\nIt was \u2018Enema of The State\u2019 by Blink182.<\/p>\n

First concert you went to?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m going to sound like such a loser here because it was again, Blink182\u2026 I was thirteen.<\/p>\n

A song you wish you’d written?<\/strong>
\nOh, \u2018Imagine\u2019 by John Lennon or \u2018Thunder Road\u2019 by Bruce Springsteen.<\/p>\n

If there was one song that the band could cover that no one would expect you to do, what would it be?<\/strong>
\nThat\u2019s a good question\u2026 maybe\u2026 it would probably be something that was really fun and like overly melodic, ooh maybe like a Daft Punk song or something like that, something a little electronic.<\/p>\n

In the seven years since the band formed, what’s the biggest thing you’ve learned from being in the band you didn’t expect was a part of it?<\/strong>
\nI can\u2019t believe no one has ever asked me that question, no one has ever, ever asked that\u2026 ooh\u2026 I guess maybe the responsibility of how much the music means to some people, and that\u2019s a thing that a lot of bands realty wish for and you want people to be that passionately connected to your music, but when you\u2019re connected with the human side of that, I meet a lot of the same people at some shows or people tell me a story about how one of our songs affected them, changed them or made them think differently about something, that is a really powerful thing and I don\u2019t think I was really ready for that. It\u2019s just a sign that your band is getting popular and stuff\u2026\u00a0 and it makes it feel so worthwhile, ultimately we make music to have a good time and just like be quite carefree but we try and put some messages in our songs, but you never truly think that will connect with anyone and it\u2019s great, but we feel really lucky that has happened.<\/p>\n

Lastly let’s look ahead to the future, finish this sentence for me. In 2015, Twin Atlantic will…
\n<\/strong>*laughs* headline a festival\u2026 just anywhere, somewhere, we\u2019ve done one before in Scotland but it was only a small local one, so maybe we could move to a bigger one, that would be awesome.<\/p>\n

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Catch Twin Atlantic as part of Soundwave 2015 at the following dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY & SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 2015
\n<\/strong>BONYTHON PARK, ADELAIDE & FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE, MELBOURNE<\/p>\n

SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY & SUNDAY 1 MARCH, 2015
\n<\/strong>OLYMPIC PARK, SYDNEY & BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS, BRISBANE<\/p>\n

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Or catch them at their sidewaves with Fall Out Boy & Emily’s Army<\/strong><\/p>\n

TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY:<\/strong>\u00a0SYDNEY, UNSW ROUNDHOUSE \u2013 Licensed All Ages
\nwww.ticketek.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY:<\/strong>\u00a0BRISBANE, THE TIVOLI \u2013 18+
\nwww.ticketmaster.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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For tickets and more information head to<\/p>\n

soundwavefestival.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0facebook.com\/soundwavefestival<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\/
\ntwitter.com\/soundwavefest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

From:<\/strong> Glasgow, UK<\/p>\n

Band members: <\/strong>Sam McTrusty, Barry McKenna, Ross McNae, Craig Kneale<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.twinatlantic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Latest Release:<\/strong> \u2018Great Divide\u2019 (Out Now \u2013 Red Bull Records)<\/p>\n

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