Monday, 16 December 2013

Anthum full interview of battle of the bands.


These two girls have taken the charts by storm, each with hit singles being on the top 40 list for a number of weeks, one of these divas are very close to having one of their singles being the next number one. These girls were both handpicked by record companies who saw star quality in these two. These girls state that they are not going to change into big, green, raging fame monsters!

Well hello girls, it’s great to finally have you both together. You both are doing so well with your careers. How has the year been for you both?

Natalie; I have been touring around the world, which has been very hectic. I haven’t had a lot of time to record at the moment, but I am writing new material for the next album. But besides from that I have been to a lot of places for the first time, I got to go to Australia! It was so crazy; I’ve always wanted to go to Australia. A year ago this wouldn’t have happened at all, and then I was picked to become an artist, due to someone seeing that I had potential.

Eileen; the year for me has been really busy; I have been working hard on the next album and the album itself is a personal one. I’ve had a bit of a break last year due to having toured around the world. I feel like I’ve been a little lazy to be honest. However I hope I’ve redeemed myself with the new music. 

Well I think that with two songs in the charts, one nearly at number one, just shows you have already been forgiven by your fans. For you Natalie it looks as if you’re going straight towards the right direction for a very successful career. As if it’s only been a year since starting, this comes to my next question. what are you wanting to get across to the people listening to your music?

Natalie; The message I want to get across to people, is that music is important and is a good way to express yourself. With the music I release, I want the people to listen and have a connection to what the lyrics are. It’s not about the money, which in some cases artists do think that, I believe it’s all about the music and sending a positive or meaningful message out to fans or others.

Eileen; I agree with what Natalie has said, many people think in the music industry, all singers and bands are in this for the money. Which I do agree on that, many do. But we don’t, yes we do get paid for doing this, but it’s our job. We do get overly paid for this type of job but we don’t care about the number of noughts in the payslip, I want it to be about the music and having the fans understand my music.

Well that’s very good to hear, both of you seem to give a lot of care to your fans. What are your fan bases looking like? Are they supportive and what are they like? Have you met any fans?

Eileen; Sounds cliché, but I really couldn’t do it without them. They are just so supportive of my career I’ve still not come to terms with how my love of singing and performing has become my career.

Natalie; I have received support from fans and the fan base is doubling since the start. I can’t believe it as it’s just been nearly two years and

Eileen; Sounds cliché, but I really couldn’t do it without them. They are just so supportive of my career I’ve still not come to terms with how my love of singing and performing has become my career. I have fans that are so star stuck when they see me out in public. This is surreal as I still see myself as a normal day to day teen. It’s just so overwhelming.  When I was touring, so many people came to watch. Each concert was sold out every time. I was told by a member of staff, which said many had camped outside the stadium, the NIGHT before the concert.

Natalie; I have received support from fans and the fan base is doubling since the start. I can’t believe it as it’s just been nearly two years since I broke into the music business and have had this much support. However you always get those few people who will do anything to break you. I received messages from a few people saying; ‘your music style is terrible’, ‘who allowed you to be a singer’ and ‘X Factor reject’. Truth is I chose that style of music, it fits me well. For anyone who doesn’t like me, that’s fine. For those who do thank you.  Haters will hate... But I’m not changing for anyone.

Both of you say you have toured around the world. What’s it like to be able to travel around? Do you ever get home sick and miss the people close to you?

Eileen; yes I defiantly get a little home sick as I miss my family loads when I’m away. Luckily my mum is sometimes able to get to come on the tour for a little while. When she’s there though she’s always making sure I stick to my study schedule and getting an actual bedtime. A good side to being on tour is you get to visited a lot of places and while you’re there you get to learn a lot about each place, so you are learning a little of the culture.

Natalie; yes it’s exciting when on tour; there’s a lot of places I’ve been able to visit. I’ve always wanted to go to Australia. I got to go to Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast. Luckily my mum and dad come with me on tour, so I don’t get home sick as much.

How do you think next year will go for you?

Eileen; to be honest who knows what will happen. I hope that I am able to continue on as an artist. I do not want to take it all for granted.

Natalie; to continue making more music and to meet my starlets. I may in fact get another two tours in for my starlets also.

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