Published: January 23, 2008 9:21 PM EST
By: Isaac Joseph Davis Junior (Juniorscave.com)
SNE "inside" CD cover
Rock music has a new messiah in the form of Steve Northeast. Steve, originally from Australia, began to make his musical presence in the states when he moved to New York City in 2002. The extremely talented singer/songwriter is delivering to the genre of Rock something that is putting the edge back in Rock music. With his long awaited debut album, Steve Northeast has created something that is magical and joyful to the listeners. After reviewing his EPK (Electronic Press Kit) on Sonicbids (Music Resource/Submission Giant), we just knew we had to feature him on Junior’s Cave. Check out this spotlight with the entertainer.
Isaac-Joseph: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview for
the magazine. I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year. How are you
doing today?
Steve Northeast: Great thanks, things are going well.
Isaac-Joseph: You are originally from Australia; what was the
deciding factor that made you want to move from your homeland to the
states to pursue your music?
Steve Northeast: I knew that I had to move to New York from Australia to take my music
to a new and global level. The opportunity was there and I knew I had
to seize it.
Isaac-Joseph: Since being in New York City, what has been the biggest
adjustment you have had to make as a musician?
Steve Northeast: When I moved to New York from Australia I had no contacts in the
music industry so I really had to start again in a sense. Getting
gigs meeting the right musicians etc it take's time. Also, lugging my
gear around the city without a car. That was something I wasn't used
to. When I experienced my first winter here, I was looking forward to
not only playing but warming up.
Isaac-Joseph: Professionally, what would you say is the biggest
difference between Australia and New York City performing in venues?
Steve Northeast: In NYC, you are sharing the night with six or seven bands where as in
Australia you maybe sharing the stage with one or two other bands.
With the amount of bands playing on the bill in NYC, you have to be
ready to set your stage gear up in five minutes play your set then
get off the stage in two minutes. In Australia, it's a little more
laid back than that.
Having said that, it really feels something special to have the
opportunity of performing NYC.
Isaac-Joseph: You released your debut album entitled “Inside”
describe the creative process that you underwent to make this album
and the meaning behind the album:
Steve Northeast: I wrote all the songs on my debut album "Inside" on acoustic guitar
except the title track "Inside" that came on piano. I then with my
drummer Carlos AguiIar and bass player Alejandro Haaker rehearsed the
songs and did shows along the way to get the initial feel and
structure of the tunes. I like to have big sounding songs that are
memorable in their own way. I wanted "Inside" to sound real,
capturing something between a live show and a well produced album.
The meaning behind the album is about not giving up. There are time's
in ones life where you might not be able to control what's going on
around you but you can do something about what you as a individual
are putting out into the world.
Isaac-Joseph: As a singer/songwriter, what has been the most
rewarding aspect of making music?
Steve Northeast: For me there is nothing better than connecting with your audience.
When you have someone say to you that they love your music or a
particular song that you have written, that to me is the ultimate
reward as a singer/songwriter.
Isaac-Joseph: What has been the one moment in your career that has
made you realized that making music is in your blood?
(Please Elaborate)
Steve Northeast: It was very early on for me that I knew that playing music was in my
blood. As soon as I started learning guitar, I remember really being
hooked on music. I would play for hours and hours with time seemingly
flying bye. Being able to get lost in another place simply by picking
up the guitar felt very empowering. Just putting something out in the
world that only now exists because of what you created felt awesome.
Isaac-Joseph: Name some of your influences musically and the lessons
you have learned from their own music:
Steve Northeast: I have always gravitated to music that moves and inspires you. Bands
like Pearl Jam, Live and U2. I also enjoy the music of Bob Mould from
Husker Du and Sugar his music has been a big influence on me. I like
his song writing and the intensity of his guitar playing... very raw
and powerful.
Isaac-Joseph: Describe the feeling you have when you are performing
live on stage:
Steve Northeast: When I'm performing on stage it's as if nothing else matters. I'd
like to think that people at my shows feel the same way, caught in a
moment of time for a while letting the music and lyrics take them to
another place.
Isaac-Joseph: What can your fans expect from Steve Northeast in 2008?
Steve Northeast: With the release of "Inside", I look forward to touring and
performing great shows and letting people hear and see what I'm all
about.
Isaac-Joseph: Shout out time: Give props to anyone and everyone that
matters:
Steve Northeast: Everyone who worked on "Inside". Family, friends and people who have stuck with me along the way. To all my fans a big thanks for all of
your support.
Isaac-Joseph: Final Thoughts and Shameless Plugs:
Steve Northeast: To the Junior Cave reader's take a moment to listen to my debut album
"Inside". Feel free to drop me a line at www.myspace.com/stevenortheast.
I look forward to seeing you at a show sometime.
All the best,
Steve Northeast.
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