IOMA: AWESOME THANX.
VMU: Where are you from and who is the current line up?
IOMA: FROM SOUTHBAY CA. LINE UP IS-KEVIN
(BASS) LUKE (DRUMS) KASEY (GUITAR) JASIN (VOX)
VMU: How many releases have you put out and who produced?
IOMA: JUST ONE EP...SELF PRODUCED.
VMU: Were the recordings done digital or analog? (if comps what programs)
IOMA: RECORDED ANALOG. MIXED DIGITALLY.
VMU:
How did the band form and how did you get your name?
IOMA: KEVIN, LUKE, CASEY JUST
JAMMING. GOT SERIOUS AND AUDITIONED 50+ SINGERS TO FIND JAY. GOT THE NAME OUT
OF THE BLUE.
VMU: Do you prefer live or studio recording?
IOMA: STUDIO..BETTER QUALITY
VMU: How's the local music scene in your home town?
IOMA: SHITTY...JUST PUNK ROCK. EVERY BAND
SOUNDS LIKE PENNYWISE.
VMU: I saw you guys perform at the Anaheim House of Blues for the Core 10
record release! I was very impressed! How often do you rehearse every week?
IOMA: WE REHEARSE ABOUT 4X A WEEK TOGETHER.
"BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND WORK HARD." - Ioma
VMU: What do you express in your lyrics?
IOMA: ANGST, LOVE, DEPRESSION. ANY THING THAT LIFE'S ABOUT.
VMU: How do you feel about other artists expressing their beliefs in music? (Religious or political)
IOMA: ITS AWESOME. ESPECIALLY FOR THE
UNDERGROUND SCENE.
VMU: Could you explain in detail the gear you use?
IOMA: BASS-IBANEZ(4X6 HALF STACK/SWR)
GUITAR-WARLOCK (CRATE HALF CAB)DRUMS-GRETCH(4 PIECE)
VMU: Who are your musical influences?
IOMA: TOOL, ALICE IN CHAINS, RAGE, ZEPPELIN
VMU: Any tours in the works?
IOMA: NOR. CAL IN AUGUST. FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND 1/2
VMU: How did you do the recording process live or 1 on 1?
IOMA: LIVE, BUT THIS WEEK WE RECORD. AND
ITS ONE ON ONE.
VMU: How do you feel about the mainstream music scene? (USA and overseas)
IOMA: SUCKS...LONG LIVE THE UNDERGROUND.
VMU: Any deals in the works?
IOMA: WORKING ON IT.
VMU: New recordings in the works?
IOMA: THIS WEEK WE GO INTO THE STUDIO.
VMU: Any advise to other indie bands?
IOMA: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND WORK HARD.
VMU: Do any of you own a home studio? (What gear)
IOMA: NO.
VMU: Why do you do what you do in music?
IOMA: MAKING CONNECTIONS IN MUSIC, LIVING LIFE.
VMU: Thank you so much for your time!! Any last words?
IOMA: THANX VIC AND ROCK ON.
VM UNDERGROUND
APRIL 3 2005