An Interview With Dave Maclachlan From THE SUN EXPLODES

Photography by Benjamin Stanton. Visit www.stantonanda.com for more information.
Photography by Benjamin Stanton. Visit www.stantonanda.com for more information.

I recently Spoke with Dave Maclachlan From THE SUN EXPLODES. What was asked and answered is as follows.

D-Rock: When how and why did the band form? Have there been any lineup changes? Why?

Dave: We formed in small town Cumbria from the remnants of local bands that all broke up, we all wanted to be part of a theatrical prog band with metal leanings and here we are. We have had two lineup changes since we began.

D-Rock: Do you care to discuss those?

Dave: Not really…

D-Rock: Who made you want to sing? Did you just fall into it or did you just always want to?

Dave: I was inspired early on by my dad, he played in a Jazz Fusion band, he was the second vocalist and was amazing. When I got older I Discovered Jamiroquai, Radiohead and Jeff Buckley and I decided I wanted to be a vocalist!

D-Rock: Can you play an instrument?

Dave: I write songs on Piano and arrange orchestral parts on a keyboard but I’m not much of an actual player. I also play guitar and the didgeridoo!

D-Rock: What Is the hardest struggle the band faces as a whole?

Dave: Just being able to meet up at a time that suits everyone is hard, that coupled with the fact we all work full time jobs and we fund the band ourselves!

D-Rock: What is the coolest thing that has ever happened at a gig?

Dave: One of the last gigs we played we had the crowd singing along to Serpentine, which was a dream come true for us it was a magical feeling.

D-Rock: What is the most f**ked up thing that has ever happened at a gig?

Dave: An elderly man slowly stripped down to his boxers and then got totally naked and just danced about. I hugged him…

D-Rock: I would like to know the names of the others and what they play. What are your jobs?

DaveAl harris – guitar/vocals Jamie harris – drums Alex Adamson – guitar vocals Mike Walker – bass, Al works as an IT technician Alex is a watchsmith Jamie is a chef Mike works in retail. I work at a laser tag center.

D-Rock: How long has this current body been together? Who do you deal with to record and do videos?

Dave: The band started in late 2009, we record everything ourselves but collaborate mixing and master duties with different engineers. We’ve done Videos with a company called Video Ink and a filmaker called Ben Herbert.  Our first album single video was by a company called Brouhaha.

D-Rock: Any upcoming shows. Which ones are you excited about the most?

Dave: Yes! I’ll send you flyers!

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D-Rock: It has been an absolute pleasure! Thank you so much for your time!

Dave: Thank you D-Rock!