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New Zealand duo are ready for Thai fans

By Tatat Bunnag and Suwitcha Chaiyong
Photos are courtesy of BEC-Tero

It’s only been a couple of years since Broods started writing music together, but the synth-pop duo are currently being hailed as New Zealand's next big thing. Broods consists of brother and sister, Caleb and Georgia Nott, who found nationwide recognition when they released their debut single “Bridges” online in 2013. The song soon went viral and almost immediately they got a deal with US label Capitol Records.

As part of a promo tour to support their recently released debut album Evergreen, Broods will be performing live for Thai fans for the first time on November 24 at Soundbox at Onyx RCA. The duo will be joined by local acts Armchair & ToR+ Saksit.

Student Weekly recently had opportunity to interview Georgia about her band, music and the upcoming show in Thailand.

Student Weekly: Why did you name your album Evergreen?

Georgia: There’s a track on the album called “Evergreen” about finding a way to live on longer than your body. For us, the greatest thing we can achieve and create as writers is timeless music — songs that people will carry like their own memories forever.

Student Weekly: What are the positives and negatives of working with your brother?

Georgia: Working together is the easiest part of Broods. We know each other better than anybody and have a lot of respect for one another. Our friendship is our number one priority. In our minds, family trumps all.

Student Weekly: Your parents are also musicians. Do they have any influence on your music?

Georgia: When we were kids they were definitely our biggest influence. They played music and of course we wanted to be exactly like them. The house was filled with guitars and we'd often entertain ourselves by attempting to play the piano. Mum and Dad made music the focal point of our childhood.

Student Weekly: Where do you find inspiration to write songs?

Georgia: Everywhere, for example other music that we listen to, people that we interact with or the obstacles we face. Our music is basically everything we are as two people shoved into some tunes.

Student Weekly: How do you feel about touring outside New Zealand? Do audiences in other countries react to your music differently?

Georgia: Even going from city to city, the experience is always different. That's the beauty of it. No two shows are ever the same, and we've learnt more than we ever thought we would by touring. We can't even put into words how exciting it is to be on tour around Asia for the first time. This has been a dream for a long time.

Student Weekly: If you have to pick one track from your album to recommend to Thai listeners, which one would it be and why?

Georgia: I’d pick "L.A.F." I've never been to Thailand but I've heard that it's an extremely vibrant place, and this song is about letting yourself be an explosion of all things loud, exciting and carefree.

Student Weekly: If you have any free time, where would you like to visit in Thailand?

Georgia: Neither of us have been before, but it's the top place that we wanted to visit. I never thought that the first time we came to Thailand would be to play a show. I’d love to visit Phi Phi Island or Railay Beach.

 

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