Wolfmother Uses Spray-On Hair
And Other Unknowns About the Breakout Band
Three months ago, no one this side of the equator knew the difference between Wolfmother and the equally-obscure indie-rock band Wolf Parade. But then, Wolfmother’s self-titled debut album was released in the U.S, and they played South by Southwest, then Coachella. At which point the Australian, ‘70s-style hard-rock trio became known as “that Sabbath-sounding band that’s actually kinda awesome.” Then, Rolling Stone named them one of the “10 Artists To Watch,” Apple picked their howling guitar-riffer “Love Train” for an iPod commercial that started airing last month and hasn’t stopped, every girl wanted their baby, and every guy wanted lead-singer Andrew Stockdale’s afro. Not really. But suffice it to say, they got BIG.
Currently on what appears to be a never-ending world tour, the band (actually, drummer Myles Heskett—thanks, Myles!) took a minute out to answer some need-to-know info:
Describe Your Music:
Our music is psychedelic rock... or something.
Name Some Influences:
Air, Beck, JSBX, The Who & Pink Floyd
3 Jukebox Favorites:
"Ice Ice Baby" - Vanilla Ice, "You Can't Touch This" -MC Hammer, "Jump Around" - House of Pain
3 Favorite Films:
2001: A Space Odyssey, Anchorman & The Royal Tenenbaums
Beer of Choice:
Corona with lime
Bar of Choice:
Alexandria/Erskineville Bowling Club in Sydney
Hair Product of Choice:
Spray-on hair
Favorite Electronic Gadget:
Handheld Donkey Kong Game that was around in primary school
Best Thing About Blowing Up:
All the pretty colours
Worst Thing About Blowing Up:
Picking up the little pieces
Most Extravagant Purchase:
TR909 drum machine
What You’re Wearing Right Now:
Underpants, jeans, T-shirt, socks & shoes
Who You’d Like To Meet:
Jon Bon Jovi
A Favorite Lyric You’ve Written:
"Look up in the sky, I don't know why, I squint my eye and sigh, because I'm high"
Something You’d Like Everyone To Know About Yourselves:
We are also trained in Ninjitsu.
Hear It:
DOWNLOAD SONG: "The White Unicorn"
Get It: Wolfmother, $8, amazon.com
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