EMQ’s With Faint On Call
EMQ’s With Faint On Call
Hi everyone! Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Mexican Rock/ Shoegaze/ Post-Grunge band, Faint On Call. Huge thanks to Bassist/ Guitarist/ Keyboard player, Cristian Hernandez, for taking part.
What is your name, what do you play and can you tell us a little bit about the history of the band?
My name is Cristian Hernandez. I play bass, guitar, keys, and a bit of everything I can get my hands on.
The band formed because we were in lockdown, we all started writing via a program called Spire and were sending each other songs and bits. A year later we had 30 full songs and recorded in Mexico with Sylvia Massy.
How did you come up with your band name?
Tobias came up with it. We were bouncing names back and forth and Faint On Call was one that jumped out from the rest.
What Country / Region are you from and what is the Metal / Rock scene like there?
Well, David (Guitar) and I are from Mexico. Metal and Rock here is very underground, but it exists. People are still faithful followers of Metal bands though. Tobias and Art are from California, Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the capitals of Rock and Metal. Lots to see there.
What is your latest release? (Album, EP, Single, Video)
We released our first single, ‘Pearl’, from our upcoming album, “Swoon”, October 7th.
Who have been your greatest influences?
I’m actually a big Classic Rock fan. As far as bass players, Sir Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones and John Entwistle wrap up the basics of my influences. As far as songwriting, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, are some of the bands I grew up listening to. I guess The Police and Sting would be the song writers I most admire.
What first got you into music?
My parents, they’ve always been rockers. I grew up with their music all day, and when I chose to be a musician, they fully supported me.
If you could collaborate with a current band or musician who would it be?
Hmm… I’d have to go with Sting.
If you could play any festival in the world, which would you choose and why?
Lollapalooza but from 1992. That lineup was beastly.
What’s the weirdest gift you have ever received from a fan?
In Pittsburg, KS we got like $2000 worth of fireworks.
If you had one message for your fans, what would it be?
Practice! Get good at what you love doing.
If you could bring one rock star back from the dead, who would it be?
Maybe Taylor Hawkins, because it’s so recent and we all felt his loss. I wouldn’t want any of the rock stars of old back from the dead, because that’s why they are legends. They were gone too soon and never got to get old and write old fart music that sucked.
What do you enjoy the most about being a musician? And what do you hate?
I love being creative, the process of writing and recording. I also love a crowd going crazy over my music.
I hate editing drums!! Takes so long.
If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?
I think that question is an interview in itself. I could spend hours talking about it.
Name one of your all-time favourite albums?
Pearl Jam, “Vs.”.
What’s best? Vinyl, Cassettes, CD’s or Downloads?
I think the only one I don’t like is cassettes. They suck. All of the above has a purpose and is good.
What’s the best gig that you have played to date?
Back with Onesidezero, we were opening for Adema in Milwaukee at the Rave. But we played the small room. It was packed to the brim, at least 100 degrees, people were jumping off the stage. Someone fell on my pedals and I saw all of them go flying everywhere. I grabbed my cable and went straight into the bass head. The whole show was utter chaos and just so fun. I love the out of control feel of a show like that.
If you weren’t a musician, what else would you be doing?
I’d probably be some kind of engineer.
Which five people would you invite to a dinner party?
Fam, I’m good with that.
What’s next for the band?
Well, we’ll be releasing a few more songs before the full album, and hopefully we can actually play all these songs on a tour next year. It’s tough being a band in two different countries.
What Social Media / Website links do you use to get your music out to people? Please include any links
www.faintoncall.com
https://www.facebook.com/faintoncall
https://www.instagram.com/faintoncall/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6pRtEeoRFon9UPJn0fBtcQ
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/faintoncall/pearl
Time for a very British question now. As an alternative to the humble sandwich, is the correct name for a round piece of bread common in the UK either a Bap, a Barm (or Barm Cake), a Batch, a Bun a Cob, a Muffin, a Roll or a Tea Cake?
I have no clue. I only know tacos.
Thank you for your time. Is there anything else that you would like to add?
All good. Thank you for supporting us and all musicians, so we can leave a little mark in the world.
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