Its been an amazing journey for Shadows Chasing Ghosts, one that has now taken them to the other side of the world having just kicked of their first tour of Australia. Since forming in 2007 the bands constant tour schedule has seen them share the stage with bands like Finch and Flood of Red. They were recently signed by Small Town Records and released a limited edition single titled 'searchlights', we managed to pin down Danny from SCG and ask him a few questions about the band.TFS - Hey guys! First of all congratulations on your recent success in getting signed to ’Small Town Records’. Could you tell us how this came around?
Danny - Thanks lads! First of all, we are so happy to be working along side SmallTown, they have had, and have, some brilliant artists. We wanted to get a single out there and wanted to work with a well established label, so our manager approached Pete at ST with the idea and the rest is history!
TFS - Can you tell us how ‘Shadows Chasing Ghosts’ came to be? And did you ever imagine the success you would have?
Danny - A few of us used to play in bands and have grown up together so we have known each other for a while. We liked a similar style of music, and we decided we’d come together as a collective. Thinking about it, I never thought I’d be lucky enough to tour with a band that inspired me to do this – let alone actually be releasing a single.
TFS - The current music scene has not seen many new bands break through at the moment. What do you think is unique about (SCG) that has got you so much recognition over the past year?
Danny - I think its down to us being a hard working band that give our all at every show we play. We want to gain fans whenever we play, whether it be 5 or 50 in one night. They are the people that have got us where we are today.
TFS - You are heading back to the studio in November to record a new mini album for a 2010 release. Tell us a little bit about it and what fans can expect to hear? Any surprises?
Danny - Well we already have three tracks recorded from our last stint at Outhouse, and we’re aiming to keep writing along those lines. So make sure you get a copy of the Searchlights single, and you’ll have an idea of what’s coming next! There might a few surprises in store, we’re got a few ideas!
TFS - It looks like 2009/2010 is going to be a big year for Shadows with shows in India, Austria, Belgium and Australia (Big Exo Day). Do you think your kind of sound/style is now becoming more popular over seas?
Danny - Yeah we have a nice busy year planned, nothing beats being on the road. I think the kind of music we are playing is being appreciated by different types of people over seas now. I mean Belgium is renowned for its hardcore scene, so we weren’t sure how the crowds would react to us. But they really got down with us at the shows and it was such a good time – we always look forward to Belgium.
TFS - You have played alongside bands such as Flood of Red, music giants Finch and soon Reliant K (Big Exo day) how does it feel that you are now producing such a high calibre of songs that you are getting these chances? Are there any bands out there that you would be stoked to play alongside and would make you think ‘yeah we‘re going somewhere‘?
Danny - It’s awesome to be given the opportunity to play with bands that we have listened to for years. It makes us feel proud that we are making music good enough that people consider it worthy to go alongside these bands.
As for the second part, there are so many out there that are really challenging for it at the moment. I think Bring Me the Horizon and A Day to Remember are a pretty good yard stick for success at the moment, plus we’re all pretty big fans. There’s a lot of ways to answer this one, but to tell you the truth we’re just happy to be getting the chances we’re getting, every new opportunity we get is a win for us!
TFS - What bands have inspired you and helped create SCG’s unique sound?
Danny - We all listen to so many different types of music; so I guess that’s what has given us a diverse approach to what we’re doing.
Bands like Finch, Saosin, Thrice, Alexisonfire would seem like the obvious influences. But there’s a whole bunch of weird ass stuff that we listen to and it all contributes in one way or another! We caught Damian with the Metro Station album on his laptop while we were in the studio and I’m sure there’s a lot worse than that elsewhere!!
TFS - You guys are on your way up in the music industry, what advice could you offer young bands that look at you guys and want to be in your position and head where you are?
Danny - First of all, write your songs and practice until you can play them perfectly before you think about playing a show, get some on record to sell too! Then surround yourself with people who believe in you and the band as much as you do yourself and you’ve got a pretty good start! Most importantly, have fun, work hard at it and play ‘til you bleed at every show.
TFS - Finally, what bands do you know of at the moment that you can see climbing the ladder to success?
Danny - There’s a few great upcoming bands out there from the UK and overseas. Watch out for our buddies Yashin and Her Concept!
Check out our friends Shadows Chasing Ghosts at their myspace http://www.myspace.com/shadowschasingghosts
TFS - Can you tell us how ‘Shadows Chasing Ghosts’ came to be? And did you ever imagine the success you would have?
Danny - A few of us used to play in bands and have grown up together so we have known each other for a while. We liked a similar style of music, and we decided we’d come together as a collective. Thinking about it, I never thought I’d be lucky enough to tour with a band that inspired me to do this – let alone actually be releasing a single.
TFS - The current music scene has not seen many new bands break through at the moment. What do you think is unique about (SCG) that has got you so much recognition over the past year?
Danny - I think its down to us being a hard working band that give our all at every show we play. We want to gain fans whenever we play, whether it be 5 or 50 in one night. They are the people that have got us where we are today.
TFS - You are heading back to the studio in November to record a new mini album for a 2010 release. Tell us a little bit about it and what fans can expect to hear? Any surprises?
Danny - Well we already have three tracks recorded from our last stint at Outhouse, and we’re aiming to keep writing along those lines. So make sure you get a copy of the Searchlights single, and you’ll have an idea of what’s coming next! There might a few surprises in store, we’re got a few ideas!
TFS - It looks like 2009/2010 is going to be a big year for Shadows with shows in India, Austria, Belgium and Australia (Big Exo Day). Do you think your kind of sound/style is now becoming more popular over seas?
Danny - Yeah we have a nice busy year planned, nothing beats being on the road. I think the kind of music we are playing is being appreciated by different types of people over seas now. I mean Belgium is renowned for its hardcore scene, so we weren’t sure how the crowds would react to us. But they really got down with us at the shows and it was such a good time – we always look forward to Belgium.TFS - You have played alongside bands such as Flood of Red, music giants Finch and soon Reliant K (Big Exo day) how does it feel that you are now producing such a high calibre of songs that you are getting these chances? Are there any bands out there that you would be stoked to play alongside and would make you think ‘yeah we‘re going somewhere‘?
Danny - It’s awesome to be given the opportunity to play with bands that we have listened to for years. It makes us feel proud that we are making music good enough that people consider it worthy to go alongside these bands.
As for the second part, there are so many out there that are really challenging for it at the moment. I think Bring Me the Horizon and A Day to Remember are a pretty good yard stick for success at the moment, plus we’re all pretty big fans. There’s a lot of ways to answer this one, but to tell you the truth we’re just happy to be getting the chances we’re getting, every new opportunity we get is a win for us!
TFS - What bands have inspired you and helped create SCG’s unique sound?
Danny - We all listen to so many different types of music; so I guess that’s what has given us a diverse approach to what we’re doing.
Bands like Finch, Saosin, Thrice, Alexisonfire would seem like the obvious influences. But there’s a whole bunch of weird ass stuff that we listen to and it all contributes in one way or another! We caught Damian with the Metro Station album on his laptop while we were in the studio and I’m sure there’s a lot worse than that elsewhere!!
TFS - You guys are on your way up in the music industry, what advice could you offer young bands that look at you guys and want to be in your position and head where you are?
Danny - First of all, write your songs and practice until you can play them perfectly before you think about playing a show, get some on record to sell too! Then surround yourself with people who believe in you and the band as much as you do yourself and you’ve got a pretty good start! Most importantly, have fun, work hard at it and play ‘til you bleed at every show.TFS - Finally, what bands do you know of at the moment that you can see climbing the ladder to success?
Danny - There’s a few great upcoming bands out there from the UK and overseas. Watch out for our buddies Yashin and Her Concept!
Check out our friends Shadows Chasing Ghosts at their myspace http://www.myspace.com/shadowschasingghosts
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