Hi and welcome to the Awayday Radio interview where each week we will be interviewing new and up and coming bands and artists from the UK.
Hiya Guys firstly thanks for letting Awayday Radio interview you?
Please introduce us to the band.
We’re called Moonlight Parade
Ben Todd on vocals, guitar and our main songwriter
Al Borg on Bass
Steve Murphy on Guitar
What first got you into music?
Hearing my parents records.
Who inspired you to make music?
It would be different for each band member, but just a love of music and not just one genre either.
A variety of people from Chuck Berry to The Chemical Brothers. They’re all inspiring.
How would you describe the music that you typically create?
Melodic guitar pop.
Have you signed with a record label?
No, we put our own music out.
Where have you performed?
Locally in our home town of Worthing and then we got locked down.
What are your favourite and least favourite venues?
We like The Factory Live and Bar 42 in our home town. We haven’t played any bad venues.
Do you have any upcoming shows?
We have a gig in Manchester that sold out in 45 minutes planned for summer this year.
What is your favourite song to perform?
Catch Our Breath and Two Wrongs
What other songs or albums have you done?
We’ve put out 2 albums and 2 EPs.
Which famous musicians do you admire and why?
Too many to mention. If you listen to our music you’ll pick up on our influences.
What is one message you would give to your fans?
Thanks for the support and stay safe.
I got to ask this but what football teams do you support?
Brighton and Nottingham Forest
What casual gear do you all wear?
Adidas, Admiral, Fred Perry, Lacoste etc.
What’s next for you?
A wider audience.
Well, here at Awayday Radio we are big fans of yours so we will follow you on your journey to the top and we hope that you will come back and do another interview with us after you finish your world tour?
No problem, any time.
