Time for Medicine Boy

How did the decision to join forces and create Medicine Boy come about?

Very naturally and necessarily. We both wanted to be making music with a similar attitude and a similar drive. And all the time. So it made a lot of sense.

What was the writing and recording process of Kinda Like Electricity?

We had more time than usual and so we could really experiment and take care with the kind of sounds and attitudes that were being created. It was wonderful to have that, but also quite challenging in the sense that you have the opportunity to second guess yourselves and the songs more than you might when the process is quite rushed.

We worked very closely with Dave Langemann at his home studio in Pinelands. He has an amazing ear and feel for music and became a very integral part of our team and process.

What exactly is dream noise? How would you describe this?

It’s the meeting point between the calm and the chaotic: a lullaby that could just as easily become nightmare.

Why the name Medicine Boy?

When I say Medicine Boy and when I see it written I never think of the conversation around the naming. It has come to mean all that the band entails.

What local artists have currently got you feeling excited?

I’ve always been a real Sannie Fox fan. Dangerfields is a new band that I’m already in love with. I’ve also been getting into Felix Laband over the last little while - all bands playing at The Endless Daze Festival in November.

What was it like touring Europe and the UK?

A whole lot of fun. It’s an incredible way to travel - to play and connect with local musicians in different parts of the world. The gear gets pretty heavy - but it’s a small price to pay.

What are some of the advantages, as well as challenges, in the current SA music scene?

The scene is quite small, but I think the heart of it is pretty big and in the right place. You have to create your own space which can be challenging, but it’s also possible and quite rewarding.

You’re touring the album in Europe. Will you be touring it locally too?

We’ll be doing a few more shows in the Cape before heading off. We’ll be at Bohemia in Stellenbosch on 25 August, at Alma on 2 September and on 3 September we’ll have one last show at The House of Machines. We’ll make sure to head North again when we’re back in South Africa.

Purchase Kind Like Electricity on iTunes. The album is also available on 180g vinyl, CD and digitally. Vinyl orders are now available from Roastin' Records and Permanent Record.

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